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Global News - September 2007

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US city looks to crack down on illegal animal trade

Fri 28 September 2007 14:30 UK — North America

Picture for article A city in the US is hoping to make it much harder for people to trade and sell animals, including those which are endangered, on its streets.

The city of Gallatin, in the state of Tennessee, is planning to make it illegal for people to sell or give away animals in public places.

New rules would rigidly prohibit 'dealers' as defined in state law from setting up to trade in shopping centres, on street corners, pavements or as businesses other than pet stores, tennessean.com reports.

Dealers who are caught breaking the rules would face fines of around £25 per animal.

However, the report states that people who "find themselves with an unexpected litter of puppies or kittens would still be able to sell those animals or give them away at their homes".

The new rules will be voted on at the upcoming meeting of the city council. ADNFCR-1120-ID-18297886-ADNFCR

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