| SB 0490 | Increases penalties for animal abuse |
| Sponsor: | Dougherty | |||
| LR Number: | 1687L.01I | Fiscal Note: | 1687-01 | |
| Committee: | Pensions and General Laws | |||
| Last Action: | 03/07/01 - Hearing Cancelled S Pensions & General Laws Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 490 - This act increases the penalties for animal abuse.
Persons who maliciously and intentionally main, mutilate, torture
or kill a living animal will be guilty of a Class D felony and
may be fined up to $20,000. Upon conviction all animals seized
or impounded will be forfeited. Persons convicted must attend
counseling and will be liable for costs of impoundment and
counseling.
CINDY KADLEC