There ought to be a law

We often hear about a situation involving an animal that concludes with a passionate statement like, “There ought to be a law!” The implication is that a law would fix the problem. However, that is not always the case.

Animal law overview

Throughout the country, many laws affect animals and are enacted at several levels:

  • City and county ordinances
  • State laws
  • Federal laws

Law can be enacted in statute, as regulations,…

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