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ID H0707

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "estray" to include trespassing livestock whose owner is known but permits the animals to roam at large on public or private lands contrary to law or regulation and without permission.

  • Reduces the time period for livestock owners to claim stray animals from five (5) days to three (3) days after notification by a sheriff or brand inspector.

  • Increases daily care charges: from $2.00 to $5.00 per head per day for cattle and horses, and from $0.75 to $2.00 per head per day for other animals.

  • Creates a new misdemeanor offense for willfully allowing livestock to stray with escalating fines: $250 for first offense, $500 for second offense within 5 years, and $750 for third or subsequent offense within 5 years.

  • Establishes additional damage liability of up to $10.00 per head per day for cattle and horses (or $4.00 per head per day for other animals) when stray livestock cause damage to cultivated land, with damages payable to the injured party.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding certain time requirements, penalties and damages, and charges for care and to establish provisions regarding willfully allowing estrays.

ESTRAYS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs

3/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs3/7/2024

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