2015 Regular Session
Overview
| At the request of: | |
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| Regular Sponsors: | Judiciary |
| Bill Title: | Relating to trafficking in animal parts. |
| Catchline/Summary: | Creates offense of trafficking in animal parts.
Provides that knowing purchase, sale, offering for sale, possession with intent to sell or importation for purchase or sale in this state of ivory, rhinoceros horn, ivory products or rhinoceros horn products is offense. Creates exceptions.
Makes first offense punishable by maximum of 30 days' imprisonment and by maximum fine of $1,250 or twice fair market value of ivory, rhinoceros horn, ivory product or rhinoceros horn product, whichever is greater. Makes second or subsequent offense punishable by maximum of 30 days' imprisonment and by maximum fine of $6,250 or twice fair market value of ivory, rhinoceros horn, ivory product or rhinoceros horn product, whichever is greater. Directs method of disposition for ivory, rhinoceros horn, ivory product or rhinoceros horn product upon forfeiture.
Applies to purchases, sales, offerings, possession and imports occurring on or after January 1, 2017.
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| Fiscal Impact: | Has Minimal Fiscal Impact |
| Revenue Impact: | No Revenue Impact |
| Measure Analysis: | Staff Measure Summary / Impact Statements |
| Current Location: | In House Committee |
| Current Committee: | House Committee On Judiciary |
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