AL SB299

Makes cockfighting violations a Class A misdemeanor on first conviction and Class C felony on second or subsequent conviction, replacing previous $20-$50 fines; includes selling, training, owning, financing, or operating cockfighting facilities.

Establishes Class A misdemeanor penalty for knowingly being present as a spectator at cockfighting preparations or exhibitions, or knowingly aiding or abetting another in cockfighting.

Imposes additional fines of $10,000 for Class A misdemeanor convictions and $20,000 for Class C felony convictions, plus forfeiture of all profits and property used in or derived from cockfighting.

Requires persons who regularly keep cocks to register their locations with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for disease control purposes.

Establishes confiscation and condemnation procedures for fighting cocks, including seizure reporting requirements, veterinary examination timelines, destruction authorization, and expense liability against owners; allows return of cocks if owner is acquitted.