Prohibits individuals convicted under "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal without a court order and psychological evaluation.
This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to prohibit individuals convicted under "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by a court order. The court order can only be issued after the individual demonstrates through psychiatric or psychological testing that they are mentally capable and able to care for the animal humanely. The law aims to ensure that individuals with a history of animal abuse are not allowed to own or possess companion animals without proper evaluation and authorization.
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