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CA SB1302

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Cannella

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds aggravating factor to arson crime if fire was set with intent to disrupt commercial operations of an animal feeding operation, animal feedlot, or livestock salesyard and caused damage exceeding $100,000

  • Conviction under aggravated arson requires imprisonment in state prison for 10 years to life with mandatory 10 calendar year minimum before parole eligibility

  • Expands existing aggravated arson statute (Penal Code Section 451.5) which previously required $6,500,000 in damages or five or more destroyed inhabited structures as aggravating factors

  • Clarifies that fire suppression costs are included in calculating total property damage and losses

  • Specifies no state reimbursement is required because the act creates new crime definitions and penalties under Government Code Section 17556

Legislative Description

Arson: commercial livestock farms.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

5/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/8/2012
Rules2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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