Amended IN Senate April 25, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 313Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 313, as amended, Hueso. Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus, as defined, in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse. The bill would authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife to assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this prohibition of no more than $25,000 for each day the person is in violation of the prohibition.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
Amended IN Senate April 25, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 313Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 313, as amended, Hueso. Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus, as defined, in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse. The bill would authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife to assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this prohibition of no more than $25,000 for each day the person is in violation of the prohibition.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate April 25, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019
Amended IN Senate April 25, 2019
Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019
Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill No. 313
Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019
Introduced by Senator Hueso
February 15, 2019
An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to animals.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 313, as amended, Hueso. Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.
Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus, as defined, in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse. The bill would authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife to assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this prohibition of no more than $25,000 for each day the person is in violation of the prohibition.
Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.
This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus, as defined, in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse. The bill would authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife to assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this prohibition of no more than $25,000 for each day the person is in violation of the prohibition.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act
2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.
2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.
2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.
2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.
(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.
2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus in this state that uses any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. day a person is in violation. The department may assess the civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.