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AL HB640

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

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

  • 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 approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

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 Agriculture and Forestry

5/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Forestry5/22/2019

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