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S 0841 - Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Agriculture and Natural Resources
Last Action: 2/7/2018 - Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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House Committee: ANREA
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

05.01.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.
04.24.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases tether time from one hour to two hours and removes some requirements placed on county and municipal owned shelters.
04.11.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog with punishment by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000.

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