HOUSE BILL 215

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates Doory and Dembrow

Entitled:

Dogs - Poisoning or Ground Glass - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the penalties for administering to or exposing to a dog a poisonous substance or ground glass to include a term of imprisonment of not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $1,000 or both.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/1

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Ann Marie Doory, District 43

Delegate Dana Lee Dembrow, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING; TURTLES

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 69 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered