- Title
- Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs
- Sponsored by
- Senator Ellis
- Status
- In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:30 p.m.
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Increasing the penalties by including a term of imprisonment of up to 90 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both for abandoning a domestic animal in certain locations; establishing requirements for the microchipping of dogs on a transfer of ownership and for the management of information relating to dogs with implanted microchips; authorizing the governing body of a county to establish reasonable penalties for a violation of the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024
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13-108.1 )
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