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MS SB2504

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes the automatic repeal date on Mississippi Code Section 97-41-18, making the prohibition on canine-hog fights permanent.

  • Prohibits organizing or conducting commercial "catch" events involving combat or fighting between canines and hogs where animals would be injured, maimed, mutilated or killed.

  • Makes it unlawful to financially or materially support events that violate the canine-hog fighting prohibition.

  • Exempts "bay events" where trained hunting or herding dogs locate and corner hogs with competitive points deducted if a hog is caught, and exempts lawful hog hunting with canines and herding of livestock hogs.

  • Establishes penalties of a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both for violations.

Legislative Description

Dog/hog fights; eliminate repeal of prohibition against.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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