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