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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
02/20/2017
02/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2017
04/10/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person from committing specified abusive acts involving 10 or more animals; establishing penalties of up to $2,500 or up to 3 years imprisonment for a violation of the Act; authorizing a court to order a person convicted of or found to have committed a delinquent act to pay restitution to specified entities for expenses incurred as a result of the violation; authorizing a court to order a minor convicted or found delinquent under Act, the minor's parent, or both to pay specified restitution under specified circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person from committing specified abusive acts involving 10 or more animals. It establishes penalties of up to $2,500 or up to 3 years imprisonment for such violations. The bill also authorizes a court to order a person convicted or found delinquent to pay restitution to government entities, humane societies, or other parties for expenses incurred due to the violation. Additionally, the court may order a minor, the minor's parent, or both to pay the restitution. The bill expands the existing law on aggravated cruelty to animals by increasing the maximum imprisonment from 3 to 5 years and allowing the court to order restitution in such cases as well.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (on 02/20/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0080?ys=2017rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=sb0080&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2017rs |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/votes_comm/sb0080_jpr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/fnotes/bil_0000/sb0080.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/bills/sb/sb0080f.pdf |
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