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HB 1465 Dogfighting; violations include attending such fights.

Introduced by: Ward L. Armstrong | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Dogfighting; penalty.  Includes, as violations applicable to the crime of dogfighting, attending such fights; permitting a minor to engage in any of the punishable activities; and possessing any materials intended to train animals to fight or enhance the ability of animals for fight. Dogs that are the subject of such criminal charges may be forfeited to the locality, but the owner may post bond to retain his ownership interest and repossess the animals if the court issues a finding of not guilty. Animal control officers would be permitted to conduct searches at any time upon the issuance of warrants. Currently, only police officers may conduct such searches, and only during the day. This bill was incorporated into HB 656.


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