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2000 SESSION
SB 440 Vicious or dangerous dogs.
Introduced by: D. Nick Rerras | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Local animal ordinances. Provides that an animal control officer shall confine an animal believed to be a dangerous or vicious dog until a decision is made by a magistrate as to whether or not the animal is a dangerous or vicious dog. The bill provides that an animal control officer may permit the owner or custodian to confine the animal until a decision is made if the animal control officer determines that the owner or custodian can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety. Currently, the owner of the animal may confine the animal until a decision is made without a determination by the animal control officer that the owner can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety. This bill is identical to HB 638.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Local animal ordinances. Provides that an animal control officer shall confine an animal believed to be a dangerous or vicious dog until a decision is made by a magistrate as to whether or not the animal is a dangerous or vicious dog. The bill provides that an animal control officer may permit the owner or custodian to confine the animal until a decision is made if the animal control officer determines that the owner or custodian can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety. Currently, the owner of the animal may confine the animal until a decision is made without a determination by the animal control officer that the owner can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local animal ordinances. Provides that an animal control officer shall confine an animal believed to be a dangerous or vicious dog until a decision is made by a magistrate as to whether or not the animal is a dangerous or vicious dog. The bill provides that an animal control officer may permit the owner or custodian to confine the animal until a decision is made if the animal control officer determines that the owner or custodian can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety. Currently, the owner of the animal may confine the animal until a decision is made without a determination by the animal control officer that the owner can confine the animal in a manner that protects the public safety.