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LB 829 - Amends State Animal Abuse Laws - Nebraska Key Vote

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Title: Amends State Animal Abuse Laws

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends state animals abuse laws.

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  • Establishes reckless and intentional abandonment or neglect of an animal as a Class I misdemeanor (Sec 1.1).

  • Specifies repetitive offenses or mistreatment that includes torture, mutiliation, or beating is classified as a Class IIIA felony (Sec 1.2a-b).

  • Specifies animal cruelty that results in serious injury, illness, or death as a Class IV felony (Sec 1.1).

  • Authorizes the court to have exclusive jurisdiction regarding the disposition, possession, and control of an animal seized by law enforcement (Sec 2.1).

  • Requires a hearing no more than 10 business days after the court attorney files an application with the court (Sec 2.2).

  • Authorizes the court to issue conditions for the return or forfeiture of an animal, including orders to post bond and reimburse expenses (Sec 2.3).

  • Authorizes the court to ban convicted felons from owning or residing with an animal from a minimum of 5 to 15 years, and persons with misdemeanors up to 5 years (Sec 3).

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