MS HB358 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 6 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-03-06 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 97-41-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Seizure Provision Of The Chapter Of Law Pertaining To Crimes Involving Cruelty To Animals; To Provide That A Court Must Allow The Owner, Of An Animal Which Is Alleged To Be The Victim Of Such A Crime, The Opportunity For A Hearing To Determine Whether Or Not The Animal Should Be Seized; To Provide An Exception To The Advance Hearing Procedure In The Case Of An Immediate Threat To The Life Or Health Of The Animal Which Creates A Bona Fide Risk Of Death Or Permanent Injury; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Crimes; revise seizure provision regarding animal cruelty offenses.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-06 Died In Committee
2012-02-13 Referred To Agriculture;Judiciary B

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