Bill No.: HB0055                  Drafter:  LGC

 

LSO No.:  05LSO-0356              Effective Date:  7/1/2005

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0037

 

Chapter No.:       41

 

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Illoway

 

Catch Title:       Harming assistance animals.

 

Subject:  Penalties for harming or killing service dogs.

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·        Provides criminal punishment for knowingly and willfully harming or killing service dogs.

 

·        The penalty is up to a $750 fine, six months in jail or both.

 

·        The offense includes allowing an animal owned or under a person's control to harm the service dog.

 

·        Provides for restitution to the owner of the service dog.