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DEL.ICIO.USBill against dog fighting clears House committee
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A bill that would toughen Georgia’s anti-dog fighting law cleared a key legislative committee today and is moving toward the full House for a vote.
Current law targets only people who cause dogs to fight for sport or gaming purposes or who run such events. House Bill 301 would broaden the law to apply to people owning, training, transporting and selling canines for dog fighting or betting on such events.
Those convicted of breaking the proposed law would be guilty of a felony and face up to five years in prison and/or a minimum $5,000 fine. A second conviction would carry up to 10 years in prison and/or a minimum $15,000 fine.
State Rep. Bobby Reese’s (R-Sugar Hill) bill also targets spectators at dog fighting events. Those convicted under that provision of the bill would be guilty of a misdemeanor.
The House Non-Civil Judiciary Committee approved the legislation. It is now on its way to the House Rules Committee, which sets the agenda for House floor votes. A similar bill passed the Senate on March 1.
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