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8665A Animal Law (2)
This course will begin with a brief overview of the philosophical and cultural
issues underlying human/animal relationships, including basic theories of the
legal systems's responses to social change. Legal issues relating to food
animals, companion animals, laboratory animals, wild animals, and performing
animals will be examined with reference to: (1) federal statues (Animal Welfare
Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Wild Horses and
Burros Act, Animal Damage Control Act, National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act, Refuge Recreation Act, National Environment Police Act, and
Humane Slaughter Act); (2) state statues (anti-cruelty, wills and trusts,
hunting, racing and fighting statues); (3) local animal control regulations;
and (4) extensive common law (standing, rights, free exercise of religion,
property, landlord-tenant disputes, torts, marital dissolution and custody, and
bailment).
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