HB419 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chad Fincher

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Animals, nonhuman primates for which there is no rabies vaccine, possession and sale prohibited, exceptions, Sec. 3-8-1 am'd.

Summary

HB419 would make it illegal to own or trade nonhuman primates without a licensed rabies vaccine, allow seizure of unvaccinated animals, and set penalties.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds nonhuman primates to the list of animals that cannot be owned, possessed, sold, or traded without a USDA- or FDA-licensed rabies vaccine. It allows seizure of primates not vaccinated or not registered with the Department of Agriculture and Industries, and it creates criminal penalties for violations. Current primate owners could keep their animals only if the animal is spayed/neutered and registered, with exemptions for certain facilities like zoos, circuses, colleges/universities, approved refuges, humane shelters, veterinary clinics, and state agencies. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or organizations that own or want to own nonhuman primates; they would need a licensed vaccine and registration, or face seizure and penalties.
• Zoos, circuses, colleges/universities, approved refuges, county or municipal humane shelters, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and veterinary clinics are exempt from the prohibition.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits owning, maintaining, selling, or trading nonhuman primates for which there is no USDA- or FDA-licensed rabies vaccine; current owners may keep the animal if spayed/neutered and registered with the Department of Agriculture and Industries; certain facilities are exempt from the prohibition.
• authorizes seizure of unvaccinated or unregistered primates and establishes criminal penalties for violations; also notes the bill is exempt from local-funding approval requirements because it defines a crime, with an effective date set after enactment.

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Subjects

Animals