What are your thoughts on this?

[WarrantsWifey]

This is a new ordinance in my city. What are your thoughts??

Council passes ordinance requiring Clarksville breeders to get licenses

The City Council on Thursday passed into law two ordinances aimed at cracking down on puppy mills.

The first bans the sale of animals in public places such as flea markets, parking lots and the side of the road; the other requires anyone who sells litters of dogs and cats to purchase a breeder's license for an annual $250 fee. Those already licensed under state law are exempt.

The council last month approved the first reading of the ordinances, while narrowly defeating another that would have limited the number of cats and dogs allowed in residential areas. The vote on the latter was 6-6, with the mayor voting against it to break the tie. Ordinances require two readings to become law.

While the roadside sale ordinance passed its second reading without discussion, several pet owners, a few of whom breed their pets for dog shows, spoke against the licensing ordinance during a public comment period.

Opponents said the ordinance would be tantamount to eliminating breeding in Clarksville — and only punishes those who already obey the law.
"Don't hurt us," said Patricia Rust, who breeds show dogs. "Hurt the ones that need to be hurt."

Ward 2 Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin, who proposed the ordinances, noted that the city zoning code already makes it illegal to operate a breeding kennel in residential zones; the ordinance merely requires those who are breeding for compensation to purchase a license.

Link: Council passes ordinance requiring Clarksville breeders to get licenses | The Leaf Chronicle – Clarksville, Tenn., and Fort Campbell | theleafchronicle.com

[PaddyD]

Some broadly defined laws like that throw out the baby with the bath water.

[WarrantsWifey]

Originally Posted by PaddyD

Some broadly defined laws like that throw out the baby with the bath water.

Never heard that saying.

[PaddyD]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Never heard that saying.

Throw out the baby with the bath water is an idiomatic expression used to suggest an avoidable error in which something good is eliminated when trying to get rid of something bad,[1] or in other words, rejecting the essential along with the inessential.[2]
It means they are trying to eliminate the bad parts but aren't careful to preserve the good.

[Mac's Mom]

This will probably ruffle some feathers (you've heard that saying before right

When dealing with something as important as a living being, there should be license requirements.

[Greydusk]

Just a question, if a puppy mill buys the $250 license fee, they can continue their breeding practices?...

[BR870]

Originally Posted by Greydusk

Just a question, if a puppy mill buys the $250 license fee, they can continue their breeding practices?...

Sounds like it...

Its kinda like the florist license that my wife has to get. Its really a revenue gathering scheme...

[Greydusk]

Originally Posted by BR870

Sounds like it...

Its kinda like the florist license that my wife has to get. Its really a revenue gathering scheme...

Yeah, not sure I really get how this combats puppy mills. I agree, sounds like a revenue gathering ploy.

[WarrantsWifey]

Yea, they wrote up a petition here, I couldn't bring myself to sign it, because I saw the good as well as the bad.

I think this, mixed with our low income spay and neuter program, should decrease on people breeding their pets because they just want one of their puppies.

[Mac's Mom]

Originally Posted by WarrantsWifey

Yea, they wrote up a petition here, I couldn't bring myself to sign it, because I saw the good as well as the bad.

I think this, mixed with our low income spay and neuter program, should decrease on people breeding their pets because they just want one of their puppies.

I'd sign it. If it prevented one irresponsible litter...it would be worth it to me.

I think it should be more then simply purchasing a license. There should be a list of requirements, tests and inspections.