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AZ HB2529

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lynne Pancrazi

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 5-105 to include testing for anabolic steroids in dogs sampled after winning races, in addition to existing drug and desensitization testing.

  • Creates a new class 2 misdemeanor offense for trainers or owners who knowingly enter a dog in a race if the dog is drugged with anabolic steroids.

  • Modifies section 5-115 to establish the anabolic steroid offense as a lesser charge than the existing class 4 felony for drugging or desensitizing animals that affects racing performance.

  • Clarifies penalty structure distinguishing between anabolic steroid violations (class 2 misdemeanor) and other forms of animal drugging (class 4 felony).

Legislative Description

Dog racing; crimes; anabolic steroids

Last Action

Referred to House JUD Committee

1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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