HOUSE BILL 975

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1359/02 - ENV

Sponsored By:

Delegates Redmer and Boteler

Entitled:

Ferret Protection Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from shipping, receiving, selling, or buying a ferret that is under the age of 12 weeks; prohibiting a person from spaying or neutering a ferret that is under the age of 12 weeks; providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor; and providing a penalty.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/14

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

2/27

Re-referred Environmental Matters

3/3

Re-referred Judiciary

3/5

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8

Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; TURTLES

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 10-623 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered