2009 House Bill 4802

Increase dog licensing & regulation penalties

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To increase the penalties for the state “dog law” that mandates licensing for dogs and imposes other dog regulations. Under the bill violations would be a misdemeanor subject to up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. The bill would also increase the penalty for false claims under the law that authorizes reimbursement for livestock killed by a dog.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture