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AL HB2
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Hanes
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 9-11-264 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to limit strict liability for trap-related injuries to only those caused by traps or similar devices used on public land in violation of state laws or rules.
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A person who suffers injury or damage to themselves or their domestic animal from such illegal trapping activity on public land may bring a civil action for damages without proving negligence.
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Exempts Lawrence County from the provisions of this section.
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Does not expand or limit current legal defenses available to state agents or employees.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Trapping animals on public lands, liability limited to injuries caused by traps used on public land in violation of state laws or rules, Sec. 9-11-264 am'd.
Animals
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
1/9/2018