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AUGUSTA, Maine A bill to encourage ethical dog breeding and discourage
puppy mills through a special task force has been passed by the Legislature.

The bill requires the Maine Department of Agriculture to establish a
working group to redefine breeding kennels, and review the laws and
regulations that apply.

"This is a unique opportunity to bring all the stakeholders together,
which has never been done before," Norma Worley, director of Maines
Animal Welfare Division, said Monday....

NAIA News
National Animal Interest Alliance

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