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		<title>McCarthy Backs Down from Challenge to Animal Law as Legal Questions Raised on Cecil County Council Amendment Powers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Schwerzler]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tempest over Cecil County’s animal control ordinance, and an attempt by Councilor Alan McCarthy (R-1) to change two provisions as an amendment to legislation proposed by the county executive, has highlighted a test of legal powers between the two branches of county government. But under pressure from the county administration, McCarthy said Friday that he was prepared to back down from his challenge and not go forward next week with two amendments that would have eliminated the “hobby kennels” provision of the animal code and ended a provision that penalizes people who “harbor”—or feed—a stray animal for three or more days. Apart from issues involving the county’s controversial animal ordinance, the dispute highlights limitations on the Council’s powers under Charter and the still evolving role of the Council in the county’s decision-making process. And despite McCarthy’s initial willingness to use the amendment process to seek a policy change, the balance of power appears to be tilting toward the county executive. County Executive Tari Moore proposed legislation in early December to give herself the power to change animal licensing fees and the regulatory forms used by applicants for various licenses under the animal law, such as commercial kennels, boarding kennels, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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