2008 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking
Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
General Animal Protection | Animal Welfare or Living Conditions | Legislation, Voting, Political Candidates
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Short Description:
This annual report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) assesses animal protection laws for every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. The states are ranked according to their "relative strength and general comprehensiveness."
Abstract:
In comparing overall strength and comprehensiveness, ALDF ranks the current animal protection laws the highest in California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, and Oregon. The five lowest-ranking states include Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, and North Dakota. Support for these rankings is included in the full report as well as lists of potential improvements for the highest-ranking states.
Spot Check Number:
997
Sponsor:
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
Animal Type:
Various
Record Type:
Research Study
Research Method:
Literature Review
Geographic Region:
United States National
Population Descriptors:
Animal protection laws
Year Conducted:
2009
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