Delaware General Assembly

Signed 8/11/15

The General Assembly has ended, the current status is the final status.

1/27/15

Peterson

Sen. Sokola
Reps. Jaques, Bennett, Wilson

Sen. Blevins, Bonini, Hall-Long, McBride, Richardson, Townsend
Reps. Baumbach, Brady, Gray, Q. Johnson, Keeley, Kowalko, Lynn, Miro, Mitchell, Osienski, Potter, Ramone, Spiegelman, K. Williams, Paradee

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

This bill allows first responders to use reasonable force to remove an animal confined in a motor vehicle under conditions likely to cause suffering, injury or death. The bill also allows a person removing an animal to use reasonable means to contact the owner and if unable to locate the owner, take the animal to an animal shelter. The bill provides for issuance of a fine in an amount no higher than $1,000 for a first offense.

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Takes effect upon being signed into law

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