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NY S03035
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jack Martins
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AI Summary
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Elevates possession of a fighting animal from a misdemeanor to a felony with imprisonment of 3-5 years (previously up to 1 year)
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Increases penalty for being a spectator at animal fighting exhibitions from a class B misdemeanor to a felony with imprisonment of 3-5 years (previously up to 3 months)
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Raises maximum fine for spectator offense from $500 to $15,000
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Removes the enhanced penalty provision for repeat offenses within five years
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Takes effect 30 days after enactment and applies only to offenses committed after the effective date
Legislative Description
Makes the possession of an animal trained to fight and being a spectator at an exhibition of animal fighting, a felony punishable by a determinate term of imprisonment of between 3 and 5 years, or a fine of up to $15,000, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/6/2016