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AL HB368

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Sorrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "flatbed truck" as a motor vehicle with an open platform with sides lower than eight inches attached to the vehicle's frame.

  • Defines "public highway" as a road, highway, or thoroughfare with two or more lanes used by the traveling public, excluding county or municipal roads.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $50 for a first offense and up to $200 for each subsequent offense for violations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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