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AL HB368
Bill
Status
2/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Sorrell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals from transporting cats or dogs on the open platform of a flatbed truck on a public highway unless the animal is secured in a cage that prevents it from falling, being thrown, or jumping out.
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Defines "flatbed truck" as a motor vehicle with an open platform with sides lower than eight inches attached to the vehicle's frame.
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Defines "public highway" as a road, highway, or thoroughfare with two or more lanes used by the traveling public, excluding county or municipal roads.
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Establishes penalties of up to $50 for a first offense and up to $200 for each subsequent offense for violations.
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Exempts individuals operating a flatbed truck and crossing a public highway to continue on a county or municipal road from the prohibition.
Legislative Description
Animals, public highways, prohibit transporting animals in a flatbed truck
Animals
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
2/9/2021