PIJAC deals with more than 1,700 pieces of legislation in 2012

In the United States, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council provides its members a voice in state and national legislative issues and 2012 has kept the Council on its toes. PIJAC dealt with more than 1,700 pieces of pet-related legislation over the past year. 

With pet-related legislation and regulations up more than 33 percent, it's been a busy legislative season for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

A few of the legislative pieces to cross PIJAC's desk included animal abuse registries, invasive species, retail pet sale bans and warranty laws. 

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In Canada, PIJAC has worked hard over the years to build itself as a source of expertise in matters of animal care and animal protection legislation. PIJAC Canada is making progress in the industry by entering into such issues as a contributor rather than taking a confrontational role. As a result of this proactive stance, PIJAC Canada enjoys a good working relationship with both the federal and provincial levels of government. 

"When these agencies contemplate legislation most likely to affect companion animals, there is a good chance they will call us in to consult," said Louis McCann, executive director for PIJAC Canada.