Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold.
The bill creates a civil remedy for the protection of companion animals denied proper care by establishing a special proceeding in the supreme court. This proceeding will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated. An authorized agent may petition the court for an ex-parte emergency care and inspection order if there is probable cause that a companion animal has been or is being mistreated or not properly cared for.
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