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2010 SESSION

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SB 570 Primates; prohibits any person from acquiring after July 1, 2010, penalty.

Introduced by: Patricia S. Ticer | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Ownership of primates; penalty.  Prohibits any person from acquiring a non-human primate, which includes gorillas, apes, chimpanzees, orangutans, and monkeys. The ownership of primates by zoos, nature centers, museums, registered exhibitors and laboratories, parks, and research facilities is exempted from the prohibition. Persons who currently own primates must register with animal control. An initial violation of the provision is a Class 3 misdemeanor and any subsequent violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

FULL TEXT

• 01/13/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101342D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/13/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101342D
• 01/13/10  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• 02/16/10  Senate: Left in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources