2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1521

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1299/09 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate Shank
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Mistreated Animals - Seizure Requirements and Procedures

Synopsis:

Requiring the owner or custodian of an animal that is removed from a place because of mistreatment to complete an administrative remedy offered by a local animal control agency or humane society officer; authorizing the officer to petition the District Court for a specified disposition of the animal; authorizing the seizure and removal of an animal from specified property or impoundment on the property if there is probable cause to believe the animal is being mistreated; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
3/8
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/15
Re-referred Judiciary
3/16
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Abandoned Property
Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles
Bonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State Bonds.
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
District Courts
Hearings
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Notices
Petitions
Search and Seizure
Signs and Billboards

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 10-615 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered