847 Public hearing on a proposed rulemaking regarding lifetime dog licenses

DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE

Public Hearing on a Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Lifetime Dog Licenses

[34 Pa.B. 2576]

   A public hearing has been scheduled to seek input from persons and organizations subject to the Dog Law (3 P. S. §§ 459-101--459-1201) and from other interested parties.

   The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will conduct a public hearing at 10 a.m. on May 24, 2004, in Room 202, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input on a proposed rulemaking to 7 Pa. Code § 21.51 (relating to lifetime dog license issuance) allowing for use of microchips and other amendments to 7 Pa. Code Chapter 21 (relating to general provisions; kennels; licensure; dog-caused damages).

   Persons wishing to speak at the public hearing should provide the commentator's name, address and telephone number to Mary Bender, [phone]. Written copies of statements shall be provided at the time of the meeting. Comments and statements shall pertain to the lifetime license provisions of 7 Pa. Code Chapter 21 only. Oral statements will be limited to 10 minutes.

   Written comments may also be submitted and must include the commentator's name, address and telephone number. Written comments must be received by May 20, 2004, to be included in the record. Comments should be sent to the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, Attn:  Mary Bender, Director, 2301 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408.

DENNIS C WOLFF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-847. Filed for public inspection May 14, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]