Richard Bloom
- Democratic
Author
(1) Existing law makes it unlawful to take any marine mammal, as defined, except as provided under specified federal laws. This bill would make it unlawful to hold in captivity an orca, whether wild-caught or captive-bred, for any purpose, including for display, performance, or entertainment purposes; to breed or impregnate an orca held in captivity; to export, collect, or import the semen, other gametes, or embryos of an orca held in captivity for the purpose of artificial insemination; or to export, transport, move, or sell an orca located in the state to another state or country, except as provided. The bill would provide that a person, corporation, or institution that intentionally or negligently violates these provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100,000. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Read second time and amended.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (April 12).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
Read first time. To print.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| AB2305 | HTML |
| 02/18/16 - Introduced | |
| 03/17/16 - Amended Assembly | |
| 04/05/16 - Amended Assembly | |
| 04/14/16 - Amended Assembly |
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