editor Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 NEWS RELEASEHARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTAPPROVES BAN ON ROADSIDE ANIMAL SALESViolators Face $500 Fine For Each ViolationHarris County Commissioners Court agreed unanimously Tuesday to outlaw the unlicensed sale of animals on public property in an effort to discourage irresponsible pet breeding and to combat animal overpopulation.The ban makes it illegal to sell any type of animal on public property or public rights-of-way in unincorporated Harris County, including shopping center parking lots. Violators could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by as much as a $500 fine."We may not be able to eliminate unscrupulous animal breeding, but we can certainly eliminate a lot of the profit motive," said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. "We can also help protect our residents from sick animals and the slick breeders trying to make a buck off them. Many of these animals are unwanted and ill and end up being euthanized. That's a tragedy that Commissioners Court is trying to prevent."The Texas Legislature approved a law earlier this year allowing officials in Harris, Bexar, Dallas and Tarrant counties to implement such a ban. Dr. Dawn Blackmar, the county's director of veterinary public health, told court members that the ban would be an important tool in combating animal disease and overpopulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnd Susan Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 It's about time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 There used to be a lot of people selling animals on Fry and Mason Rd. in the Katy area. It's also good because who knows what the person who's buying them from the side of the road is intending on doing with them.If a person goes into a shelter to get an animal, there is more comfort in them intending on actually loving and caring for the animal. Though the downside is if its a shelter that youthinizes(sp?) animals then there may be more chance for the animals to lose their life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I want a kitty! Calling all kitties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 awesome!!! I'm sick of seeing this clutter on the road. Who wants boulevards that look like a third world country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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