Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

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11 General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 794
22 January Session, 2013 LCO No. 1051
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55 SEN. CHAPIN, 30th Dist.
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2121 AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DOG.
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2323 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
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2525 That sections 22-355 and 22-357 of the general statutes be amended to (1) clarify that the owner or keeper of a dog that does damage to the companion animal of another is liable for the expense of veterinary care, the fair monetary value of the companion animal and the burial expenses for the companion animal, and (2) establish a similar calculation of monetary damages for damage done by a dog to livestock and poultry.
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2929 To clarify the calculation of monetary damages for damages to animals and poultry caused by a dog.