ANNAPOLIS - The Maryland Senate passed a bill Thursday that would help reduce the state's exploding pet population by creating a fund to pay for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs, though opponents worry it puts the burden of that payment on small businesses.
The bill, which passed 46-1, would create a $100 fee on makers of dog and cat food that would go toward vouchers and grants to have animals spayed or neutered -- with some companies paying nearly $60,000 annually.
Manufacturers would be assessed the fee on each brand or product name they produce.
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Here we go again. More companies leaving Maryland because of taxes.
ReplyDeleteVets already charge us for this, and if you get a pet from the shelters most of them will give a voucher toward this. Seems like MD wants to start getting some extra cash in fees so they will have more money to raid.
ReplyDeleteWhat next will people need to buy in Delaware? Watch out people, the State Police will be pulling you over to check for untaxed pet food just like they do for smokes.
ReplyDeleteMD = gun registration, now dog registration MD is coming after both
ReplyDeleteI say we have a tax to get all Democrats fixed so they can't reproduce.
ReplyDeleteGuess what is going up in price? Thanks, you stupid idiots. Politicians and rope. They need each other. Politicians and the people? Not so much.
ReplyDeleteThey all need to be kicked out on their ears. No more taxes!
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