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HB 32 Fighting of cocks and other animals; increases penalty.

Introduced by: Riley E. Ingram | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Fighting of cocks and other animals; penalty.  Increases the penalty for engaging in the fighting of cocks or other animals, except dogs, from a Class 3 to a Class 1 misdemeanor.  Currently, the penalties only apply if (i) the fighting occurs for money, prizes, or anything of value, (ii) an admissions fee is charged, or (iii) wagering occurs.  These conditions are removed.  The bill also makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, own, train, or sell cocks or other animals, except dogs, for fighting.

FULL TEXT

• 12/04/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 083901344  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/04/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 083901344
• 12/04/07  House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
• 01/17/08  House: Assigned ACNRsub: #1 Agriculture
• 01/23/08  House: Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote