2009 House Bill 5186: Ban recording of animal fights, baiting or shooting

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Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D) on July 14, 2009, to prohibit the recording of animal fights, baiting or shooting, subject to up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on July 14, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 5186 (Ban recording of animal fights, baiting or shooting ) by amasaman on July 23, 2009

I know a majority of this bill is to deter dog or cock fighting, but the wording can also be used to deter videotaping while hunting? Aren't staged animals fights already illegal? Hunting is a lawful activity and videotaping a lawful actvity should not be illegal.

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2) 2009 House Bill 5186 (Ban recording of animal fights, baiting or shooting ) by admin on January 1, 2001
Introduced in the House on July 14, 2009

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