HB 3044
Increase penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase protections for domestic animals in West Virginia by raising the penalties for animal abuse and cruelty. It requires facilities caring for stray or abandoned animals to provide public access, defines key terms related to animal welfare, updates the duties of humane officers, and establishes specific responsibilities for dog breeders. The bill also addresses hoarding of animals and mandates mental health treatment in certain circumstances, while clarifying an owner’s duty of care and requiring confinement of unspayed female dogs.
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