| Last Action | 02/23/23: to Agriculture (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to animal care. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1416 |
| Sponsor | J. Adams |
| Summary of Original Version | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order payment of animal care costs by owner; establish penalties; prohibit the destruction of seized animals, except for humane reasons determined by veterinarian; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Crimes and Punishments - Animal cruelty, penalties, enhancement Criminal Procedure - Animal cruelty, penalties, enhancement Dogs - Animal seizure, cost-of-care petition Peace Officers and Law Enforcement - Animal seizure Horses and Horse Racing - Animal seizure Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Animal seizure Civil Actions - Seized animal cost-of-care petition Civil Procedure - Seized animal cost-of-care petition Local Mandate - Animal cruelty, penalties, enhancement |
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Last updated: 11/9/2023 3:03 PM (EST)