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HB 0717 - Dogs; criminal penalties for certain owners failing to secure; provide
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Tracking Level: Neutral
Sponsor: Houston,Penny 170th
Last Action: 3/7/2012 - House Reconsidered
State Code Titles: 4
House Committee: JudyNC
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This bill provides that it is a felony to negligently or intentionally not secure a "dangerous dog" or "potentially dangerous dog" who attacks a human causing severe injury or death. The owner of the dog would be punished by one to three years in prison and/or up to $20,000 fine.

 


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