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IN HB1563
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Bauer
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AI Summary
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Sale or transfer of ownership of articles consisting of or containing ivory or rhino horn is classified as a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana, effective July 1, 2019
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"Ivory" is defined as material from tusks of African or Asian elephants, walruses, or protruding teeth of narwhals; "rhino horn" covers material from white, black, Indian, Javan, or Sumatran rhinoceros horns
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Antique items at least 100 years old are exempt if ivory or rhino horn constitutes less than 20% of the article by volume
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Sales or transfers for bona fide educational or scientific purposes, or to museums and educational institutions, are exempt from the ban
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Musical instruments manufactured no later than 1975 and inheritance transfers from a decedent's estate to heirs or devisees are also exempt
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 the following exceptions: (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 to an heir or devisee. (4) If the article is a musical instrument that was manufactured not later than 1975.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/17/2019