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HI SB1533
Bill
Status
7/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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AI Summary
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Amends section 711-1109 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding second-degree animal cruelty offenses to clarify that killing insects, vermin, or other pests is not prohibited.
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Specifies that handling or extermination of insects, vermin, or other pests must be conducted in accordance with standard and acceptable pest control practices and all applicable laws and regulations.
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Adds clarifying language to subsection (1)(a) to specify that causing substantial bodily injury is directed "to" animals.
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Becomes effective on July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Cruelty to Animals; Exception for Insects, Vermin, and Other Pests
Last Action
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 226, 7/12/2011, (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).
7/12/2011