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AL HB419

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-12-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase penalties for cockfighting offenses.

  • Changes cockfighting conviction 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

3/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2017

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