Annual Reports
MSBA Animal Law Section
Annual Report
2011-2012
Section Membership
As of June 1, 2012, the Animal Law Section has 93 members.
Financial Status
As of April 30, 2012 the section had a balance of $6,184.14, including investments.
Continuing Legal Education Programs and Social Events
The Section sponsored 3 CLE programs in fiscal year 2011-2012:
Program Title |
Date |
Event Code |
CLE Credit |
Number of Attendees |
Immigration and Ethics for Equine Practitioners and Enthusiasts |
6/19/12 |
168192 |
1 Standard
.5 Ethics |
19 |
Animal Cruelty Investigation and Seizure in Minnesota: From Citizen Reports to Seizure and Prosecution |
2/8/12 |
163800 |
2.5 Standard
.5 Ethics |
32 |
An Overview of Service Animal and Assistance Animal Law |
10/13/11 |
160220 |
1.0 |
9 |
Legislation
The Animal Law Section did not submit any items for inclusion on the MSBA legislative agenda.
In response to the request of a local animal control agency that the Section oppose a bill introduced at the state legislature, the Council met on January 18, 2012 to discuss H.F. 1735, the “Minnesota Companion Animal Welfare Act,” H.F. 1735, 87th Leg., 2011-2012 Reg. Sess. (Minn. 2011). After extensive discussion the following motion was unanimously approved:
Resolved: The Animal Law Section of the MSBA believes that the issues presented in HB 1735 deserve further study and discussion for the improvement of animal welfare law in Minnesota.
Annual Meeting and Election Results
The Section held its annual meeting and elections on June 19, 2012 at the Minnesota State Bar Association offices. In addition to the Section’s business meeting, the event included a CLE program (noted above). The following officers and council members were elected to serve on the Animal Law Section Council in 2012-2013:
Officers:
Chair: Amanda Prutzman
Vice Chair: Kristen Rice
Secretary / Treasurer: Cathy Crane
Council Members:
Christine Hinrichs
Eugene (Geno) Randono
Other Section Accomplishments
N/A
Submitted By: Amy Draeger, Section Chair
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