Introduced by Rep. John Lovick (Mill Creek) (D) on January 18, 2007
To prohibit the purchase, possession, or ownership of dangerous wild animals as defined in the bill. Individuals owning dangerous wild animals before the bill’s effective date would be allowed to keep the animal for the duration of the animal’s life. A person would face a fine between $200 and $2,000 per day for each violation.. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 18, 2007
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 28, 2007
Referred to the Senate Consumer Protection & Housing Committee on March 13, 2007
Amendment offered to the Senate Consumer Protection & Housing Committee on March 16, 2007
To include a facility with a current
signed memorandum of participation with an association of zoos and aquariums species
survival plan as an institution which is exempt from the regulations of this bill. An
exemption is created for game farms meeting certain requirements.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 21, 2007