HOUSE BILL 1521

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

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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered