4-11-2011 Maine:
Supporters say it will help stem an increase in animal abuse, but critics worry it will be too expensive to operate.
Convicted animal abusers would go on a state registry and website for 15 years under a measure Maine lawmakers are considering. Rep. Sara Stevens, a Bangor Democrat, there have been far too many instances of animal abuse, and without a registry, she fears it will increase.
"There are many stories that we as a state have heard in recent years--horrific puppy mills in our state where animals are neglected and malnourished," she said.
But while the measure has some support among lawmakers, some worry it will be too expensive to operate, according to Capitol News Service. The current sex offender registry and website costs hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to update and maintain. ..Source..
April 11, 2011
Animal Abuser Registry Considered in Maine
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I love this comment ""to expensive to operate" but how much is states spending for the sex registry that is doing nothing really to protect the public, other than a feel good Law ?? But where is the cost concern at for the S.O.R. List ???I say make a list for animal abusers / spousal abusers/ gun offenders/ drunk driver offenders and keep going and going and when the bubble breaks we all can sit back and laugh. And when the Fed. or Local say it is unconstitional for those above lists than we can say same for the R.S.O. List....
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