Primates; prohibits any person from acquiring after July 1, 2010, penalty. (SB570)
Introduced By
Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Ownership of primates; penalty. Prohibits any person from acquiring a non-human primate, which includes gorillas, apes, chimpanzees, orangutans, and monkeys. The ownership of primates by zoos, nature centers, museums, registered exhibitors and laboratories, parks, and research facilities is exempted from the prohibition. Persons who currently own primates must register with animal control. An initial violation of the provision is a Class 3 misdemeanor and any subsequent violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101342D |
01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
02/10/2010 | Impact statement from DPB (SB570) |
02/16/2010 | Left in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |