VA HB1242 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-11-29 - Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Pending: House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
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.

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Title

Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2012-11-29HouseLeft in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2012-02-01HouseContinued to 2013 with substitute in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote
2012-02-01HouseCommittee substitute printed 12104581D-H1
2012-01-27HouseAssigned ACNRsub: Agriculture
2012-01-20HouseReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2012-01-20HousePresented and ordered printed 12104169D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
291578(n/a)See Bill Text
291586(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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