Nozomi Young Koi Show Cancellation

[Auntiesue]

Right in the literature for the KHA program it CAUTIONS the student to be well informed about the laws in their particular state before doing ANYTHING that could cause themselves or the program legal problems. If I remember correctly they are even asked to sign something to that effect.

Most states DO NOT allow ANYONE except a licensed vet to treat any animal, fish included. In my state we are allowed to "treat" our own "property" (animals) BUT we cannot legally administer any controlled subtances (antibiotics) unless under the guidance of a vet even if it is our own animal. We have this law because we live in a farming state where farmers treat their own animals all the time so it is permissable here.

So it's up to the KHA to be well informed about the laws in that person's state. I don't, and I don't think any of us can expect the AKCA to have their thumb on the pulse of each and every state law out there.

I get a bit tired of the blame game sometimes. These KHAs that are moving outside their mandate should know better. The AKCA cannot nor should not be condemed for this behavior. Common sense should prevail here. Personally I feel if a KHA is violating state laws and moving outside the venue of the KHA program, they should loose their certification and it should be published publically. This would be the only way the AKCA could possibly monitor this situation and avoid possible litigation.