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ACT 078, HB1516 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/03/2017

Posted on Jul 5, 2017 in 2017 Acts

RELATING TO ANIMAL FORFEITURE

Permits duly incorporated humane societies and duly incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals to petition for full custody of an impounded pet animal or equine animal prior to the filing of certain criminal charges against the owner or custodian of the pet animal or equine animal. Allows a pet animal or equine animal to be destroyed by the petitioner prior to final disposition of certain criminal charges if the pet animal or equine animal is a danger to itself or others. Clarifies that an acquittal or dismissal in a criminal proceeding does not preclude civil proceedings under animal cruelty offenses.

ACT 078, HB1516 HD1 SD1 CD1