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CT HB05289
Bill
Status
Passed
5/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rick Lopes
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AI Summary
- First offense of animal cruelty (overdriving, overworking, torturing, depriving of sustenance, mutilating, beating, killing, or unjustifiably injuring animals) punishable by fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both
- Subsequent offense of animal cruelty punishable by fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both
- Malicious and intentional maiming, mutilation, torture, wounding, or killing of an animal punishable by fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both
- Animal fighting offenses (owning, training, possessing, judging, spectating, or wagering on fighting animals) punishable by fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both
- Injuring or killing animals working under peace officer supervision or volunteer search and rescue dogs punishable by fine not exceeding $5,000-$10,000 and imprisonment not exceeding five to ten years respectively
- Effective date: October 1, 2012
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing The Penalty For Subsequent Offenses Of Cruelty To Animals.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/6/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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