SB 119

Bill Subjects

Animals, Livestock, And Poultry Civil Actions Civil Procedure Crimes And Punishments Criminal Procedure Dogs Horses And Horse Racing Local Mandate Peace Officers And Law Enforcement

Abstract

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order payment of animal care costs by owner; establish penalties; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal.