Pennsylvania HB994 prohibits the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell parts or products from certain animals, with.
Pennsylvania HB994 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell parts or products from specified animals, including elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. Exceptions include activities authorized by federal law, law enforcement duties, and educational or scientific purposes by bona fide institutions. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, with amounts varying based on the value of the animal parts or products and the number of offenses. The act takes effect six months after enactment.
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