Crimes and offenses; dogfighting; revise provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit fighting of dogs and gamecocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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