Legislation

Title: Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal
Sponsored by: Delegate Moon
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Authorizing, if an animal is seized under a certain provision of law, certain individuals to file a petition for certain costs against a certain owner or custodian for certain costs of caring for the animal, including the provision of food, water, shelter, and medical care; requiring that a certain petition be filed within 7 days after criminal charges are filed; providing for the service of the petition; requiring the court to set and hold a certain hearing; requiring a certain petitioner to present certain evidence at the hearing; etc.

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Cross-filed with: SB0760

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2021 Legislative Date 2/05/2021 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2021 Legislative Date 2/10/2021 Action Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/05/2021	2/05/2021	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal
House	2/10/2021	2/10/2021	Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m.

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