Document Type
Peach Sheet
Abstract
The bill seeks to toughen Georgia's dogfighting laws, which are some of the weakest in the United States. The bill mandates harsher penalties for those knowingly involved in the fighting of dogs, while also introducing penalties for spectators who are caught attending dogfights.
Recommended Citation
Georgia State University Law Review,
CRIMES AND OFFENSES General Provisions: Amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling offenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to dogfighting; prohibit dogfighting and related conduct; provide for punishments; define a term; provide for applicability; amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to Chapter 8 of said title; change certain provisions relating to caring for an impounded animal; change certain provisions relating failure to respond, right to hearing, care, and crime exception; change certain provisions relating to filing a report regarding animal cruelty and immunity; provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes,
25
Ga. St. U. L. Rev.
(2012).
Available at:
https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol25/iss1/4