Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators; adds definition of equine companion while taking horses out of farm animal definition.
Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators and adds definition of equine companion while taking horses out of farm animal definition.
Enacts "Kirby and Quigley's Law"; expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include harm to a companion animal during the commission of a felony.
Allows a court to determine legal ownership of a companion animal, taking into consideration the well-being of the companion animal, during proceedings for dissolution of marriage, legal separation and proceedings commenced by individuals who have both resided with the companion animal.
Includes reckless operation of a motor vehicle resulting in the death or serious injury of a companion animal in the definition of aggravated animal cruelty.
Relates to the judicial process relating to a dog that causes the death of a companion animal, farm animal or domestic animal while trespassing on property.
Relates to the judicial process relating to a dog that causes the death of a companion animal, farm animal or domestic animal while trespassing on property.
Expands the definition of crops, livestock and livestock products to include purpose-bred animals raised for research, service animals, working dogs or any working animals in service on a farm.