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MS SB2256
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of carbon monoxide chambers for euthanizing dogs and cats in Mississippi
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Specifies that dogs or cats found maimed, wounded, injured, or diseased may only be euthanized after reasonable attempts to locate the legal owner have been made
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Authorizes law enforcement officers, licensed Mississippi veterinarians, animal control employees of political subdivisions, and employees of nonprofit animal welfare organizations to perform or cause euthanasia of dogs and cats
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Allows immediate euthanasia by any person when necessary to prevent unrelievable suffering of the animal
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Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons acting in good faith and without malice under this section
Legislative Description
Dogs and cats; clarify humane euthanasia.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013