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IN HB1156
Bill
Status
1/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Bauer
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AI Summary
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Makes knowingly or intentionally selling or transferring ownership of articles containing ivory or rhino horn a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana.
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Defines "ivory" as material from African elephant, Asian elephant, walrus tusks, or narwhal teeth.
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Defines "rhino horn" as material from white, black, Indian, Javan, or Sumatran rhinoceros horns.
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Exempts articles that are at least 100 years old with ivory or rhino horn constituting less than 20% of the article's volume, sales for bona fide educational or scientific purposes, transfers to museums or educational institutions, transfers from deceased persons to heirs or devisees, and musical instruments manufactured before 1975.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Ban on ivory and rhino horn sales. Makes the sale or other transfer of ownership of an article consisting of or containing ivory or rhino horn a Class A misdemeanor. Provides exceptions applying: (1) if the article is at least 100 years old and ivory or rhino horn constitutes less than 20% of the article by volume; (2) if the sale or transfer of ownership of the article is for bona fide educational or scientific purposes or is to a museum or educational institution; (3) if the transfer of ownership of the article is from a decedent or decedent's estate
Last Action
Representative Zent added as coauthor
1/18/2018