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PA HB1324

PA HB1324
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
06/12/2023
In Committee
06/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products, with certain exceptions. The covered animals include species such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and tigers. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors, with fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also allows for seizure and disposal of the covered animal parts or products upon conviction, and authorizes the Pennsylvania Game Commission to permit the purchase, sale, or possession of such items for educational or scientific purposes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 06/12/2023)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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