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2016 SESSION
SB 651 Animal control officers; training.
Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Animal control officers; training. Requires animal control officers hired on or after July 1, 2017, to complete a basic animal control course within one year after the date of hire, or within two years of the date of hire if the officer is attending a law-enforcement academy. Current law requires completion of such training course within two years after the date of hire. This bill is identical to HB 1211.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Animal control officers; training. Requires animal control officers hired on or after July 1, 2017, to complete a basic animal control course within one year after the date of hire. Current law requires completion of such training course within two years after the date of hire.