SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6390

BYSenator Moore

Prohibiting the acquisition of animals by researchers from persons who did not breed and raise the animals.

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 5, 1988

Senate Staff:Kaleen Cottingham (786-7415)

AS OF JANUARY 28, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Concern has been raised about the sale of animals from animal shelters for the purpose of biomedical or other research.

SUMMARY:

Animal researchers may only purchase or receive animals for research purposes from people to breed and raise such animals on their own premises.

Violation is a class C felony.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested