HB2622
Companion animals; notification by individuals who find animals, civil penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Notification by individuals finding companion animals; civil penalty.
Increases from $50 to $500 the civil penalty for violating provisions requiring an individual who finds a companion animal and (i) provides care or safekeeping or (ii) retains the companion animal in such a manner as to control its activities to notify the owner of such companion animal and a ... (More) public animal shelter that serves the locality where such companion animal was found and provide adequate care of such companion animal. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2025 - House: Presented and ordered printed 25103825D
- 01/13/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/21/2025 - House: Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
- 01/21/2025 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/22/2025 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
