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The Hayden Act, introduced by California Senator Tom Hayden as Senate Bill 1785 on February 18, 1998, amended California Law as it applies to companion animals. [1]Under the then-existing law, dogs or cats impounded by public pounds or shelters could be killed after 72 hours of being impounded. [1]
Currently, 46 of the 50 states have enacted felony penalties for certain forms of animal abuse. [126] However, in most jurisdictions, animal cruelty is most commonly charged as a misdemeanor offense. In one recent California case, a felony conviction for animal cruelty could theoretically net a 25-year to a life sentence due to their three ...
“We remain confident that the Supreme Court will reaffirm states’ legal authority to pass a law that prevents cruelty to animals, improves food safety and protects public health,” said a ...
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The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Grass Valley man Thursday for alleged animal cruelty after deputies seized 49 animals who were denied food, water and clean conditions.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund's Criminal Justice Program is staffed by attorneys, including former prosecutors, with expertise in animal protection law who provide free legal assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and veterinarians handling animal cruelty cases. It also works with state legislators to strengthen criminal animal protection ...
California has proposed legislation to ban the captive display of orcas, and the state of Washington has proposed banning the captivity of any cetacean for entertainment. [63] Following major public backlash prompted by the 2013 film Blackfish, SeaWorld announced in 2015-16 that it will end its controversial orca shows and breeding program. [64]
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