95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB4166


 
Introduced , by Rep. Robert S. Molaro
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













510 ILCS 70/7.2 new










    Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act.  Provides that no person may transport any equidae in a vehicle or trailer containing 2 or more levels of equidae, one on top of the other. Sets out penalties for the illegal transport of equidae.  Effective immediately.
















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HB4166

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    AN ACT concerning animals.

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The Humane Care for Animals Act is amended  by 
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adding Section 7.2 as follows:
 
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    (510 ILCS 70/7.2  new)
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    Sec. 7.2. Transport of horses. 
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    (a) No person may transport any equidae in a vehicle or 
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trailer containing 2 or more levels of equidae, one on top of 
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the other.
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    (b) Any person that violates this Section

shall

be guilty 
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of (i) a Class B misdemeanor for the

first offense and (ii) a 
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Class 4 felony for all second or subsequent

offenses. Each 
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violation of this Section constitutes a separate offense. 
 

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    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
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becoming law.