VA HB1242 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-01 - House: Continued to 2013 with substitute in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-01 - House: Continued to 2013 with substitute in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]
Summary
Dangerous wild animals. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, or breed dangerous wild animals, which are identified by taxonomic classification. The bill would grandfather in the ownership of any existing lawful dangerous wild animals; however, the owner of such animals is required to meet certain conditions in order to maintain possession of the animals. The bill limits the possession of dangerous wild animals to certain types of entities and facilities. The legislation sets out the procedures to be followed in the impoundment and forfeiture of dangerous wild animals.
Title
Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-01 | House: Continued to 2013 with substitute in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote | |
| 2012-02-01 | House: Committee substitute printed 12104581D-H1 | |
| 2012-01-27 | House: Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture | |
| 2012-01-20 | House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources | |
| 2012-01-20 | House: Presented and ordered printed 12104169D |
