093_SB1043
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1 AN ACT concerning animals.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Humane Care for Animals Act is amended by
5 adding Section 7.20 as follows:
6 (510 ILCS 70/7.20 new)
7 Sec. 7.20. Veal calves. Notwithstanding the provisions of
8 Section 13 of this Act, no person may raise a calf for the
9 production of veal unless:
10 (1) The calf is raised in an enclosure without any
11 impairment such as chaining or tethering and of
12 sufficient size to permit the calf to be free to turn
13 around without difficulty, lie with its legs
14 outstretched, and groom itself.
15 (2) The calf is fed a daily diet containing
16 sufficient iron to prevent anemia and to maintain good
17 health and vigor.
18 (3) If the calf if more than 14 days old, it is
19 provided each day with food containing sufficient
20 digestible fiber to prevent the impairment of the
21 development of its rumen.
22 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect 14
23 days after becoming law.