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TAMPA - "The commission voted 6-0 to create a new registry for people convicted of misdemeanor and felony animal abuse." - from Tampa Bay Times

HOLLYWOOD - "Joining the wave of cities hoping to snuff out puppy mills, city commissioners on Wednesday banned the retail sale of cats and dogs bred in so-called puppy mills and kitten factories." - from Sun Sentinel

"COLUMBUS — A controversial amendment that would have nullified Toledo’s ordinance restricting where pet stores may buy their dogs will be stripped from an unrelated bill today." - from toledoblade.com

"PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Senate has passed a measure that would block cities from regulating the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet stores." - from tusconnewsnow.com

"Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed into law March 24 a bill to require animal shelters and rescue groups to spay/neuter cats and dogs before adoption." - from examiner.com

"'We are worried that legislation like this limits pet choice and creates situations where families must select pets not ideal for their situation,' said Bober, whose group represents pet stores and other businesses in the pet industry." - from sun-sentinel.com

"Tuesday night commissioners are expected to pass rules banning pet stores from selling dogs or cats unless the animals come from shelters or rescue groups." - from wptv.com

"PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Animal abuse laws in Rhode Island could become tougher as lawmakers consider a group of new bills." - from turnto10.com

"'We started getting a lot of emails and phone calls about it and I think we’ve seen tonight what that input can do,' Holman said. 'The point is, the council does listen to the public when there are concerns. Decisions are not set in stone or made far in advance. We will listen, and I think this is an example of how we can change policy based on public comment.'" - from normantranscript.com

"Jamaica Plain City Councilor Matt O’Malley introduced an ordinance nicknamed the 'Puppy Mill Bill' on Feb. 22 that would ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores in Boston, according to a press release." - from jamaicaplaingazette.com