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AL HB192

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-12-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase penalties for the crime of cockfighting
  • Changes cockfighting offense from a fine of $20-$50 to a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of $100-$300
  • Applies to any person who keeps a cockpit or fights cocks in any public place
  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

Cockfighting, crimes of, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-12-4 am'd.

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

2/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2016

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