NATIONAL and FEDERAL Legislation
Laws and regulations significantly impact horse owners, whether a business or a hobby. Tax laws and county codes affect business pursuits, environmental regulations affect all who care for horses, and land management and water conservation are constant concerns.
The Horse Council intends to carefully choose which bills they will support each year, and look to initiate bills that will help the Nevada equine industry.
The Nevada Equine Council Legislative Committee, once formed, aims to take an active role in reviewing bills and codes and educating the equine community on legislation that affects them, Our goal is to be viewed as a neutral and credible source of information about the equine industry in Nevada.
SPECIAL BULLETIN FROM THE AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL
Important Update Regarding the Horse Protection Act
Per USDA-APHIS, the 2024 HPA Final Rule implementation will be delayed until February 1, 2026. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, USDA-APHIS released a Public Inspection Document citing that on Friday, March 21, 2025, the rule will be delayed until 2026. The notice also announces their intent to collect public comments....
We need you to tell the USDA horses are important to America
The next ag census will be in 2028. Call for participants will take place in late 2026. Make sure you are signed up to be included if you qualify
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