HB758 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James C. Fields

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Cockfighting, crime of owning or operating a cockpit, penalties, spectator or person in attendance, fine provided for, Sec. 13A-12-4 am'd.

Summary

HB758 would tighten enforcement against cockfighting by making it illegal to own or operate a cockpit and by fining spectators.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds penalties for cockfighting-related activities: it sets fines for keeping a cockpit or fighting roosters in public, creates a Class A misdemeanor with at least a $10,000 fine for owning or operating a cockpit, and imposes a $1,000 fine on spectators or people in attendance. It clarifies that the bill’s purpose involves creating or changing a crime, and it states the bill would be exempt from certain local-funds requirements. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who keep a cockpit or who fight roosters in public places would face fines of $20-$50 upon conviction.
• Owners or operators of cockpits would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of at least $10,000 upon conviction.
• Spectators or people in attendance at cockfights would be fined $1,000.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-12-4 to impose a $20-$50 fine on individuals who keep a cockpit or fight roosters in public places.
• Imposes a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum $10,000 fine on anyone who owns or operates a cockpit.
• Imposes a $1,000 fine on spectators or persons in attendance at cockfights.
• States the bill is exempt from local-funds requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after the bill is passed and governor approves.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses