and probably more effective way to eliminate puppy mills, such a program would unnecessarily 

 burden reputable breeders, expand State regulation into new areas (which in some cases would 

 include breeders' homes), require extra funds and personnel, and does not appear to be warranted 

 at this time. 



The Commission is of the opinion that a puppy lemon law is the most reasonable of the 

 available avenues for curbing puppy mills at the present time. The Commission therefore intends 

 to continue its work on a legislative proposal for a puppy lemon law for this State for possible 

 introduction in the 2007 legislative session. 



This the 5th day of May, 2006. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Charles C. Lewis, Chairman 

 Charles E. Smith, Vice Chairman 



H. Miles Foy 

 B. Geoffrey Hulse 

 William A. Reppy 

 Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr. 

 Edward C. Winslow III 



Deborah K. Ross 



Mark Weisburd 



A. Fleming Bell, II 



Michael R. Abel 



Matthew W. Sawchak 



