Bill > HB05528

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to require animal owners to pay fees when their animals are impounded during a criminal investigation. Specifically, the legislation mandates that an owner must pay an impoundment fee for the entire period their animal is held by authorities as part of a criminal investigation. An impoundment occurs when an animal is legally seized and held by law enforcement or animal control, typically due to suspected animal abuse, neglect, or as evidence in a criminal case. The bill aims to establish a financial mechanism for recovering the costs associated with housing, feeding, and caring for animals during legal proceedings, which can be expensive and time-consuming for local governments or law enforcement agencies. By requiring owners to pay these fees, the bill seeks to offset the financial burden placed on public entities while the animals are held as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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