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Spectators at Animal Fights

Bill Number: MD S.B. 44 & H.B. 719
Bill Status: Signed into Law
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Senator Norman Stone (D, 6)
Del. James Malone (D, 12A)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Increase penalties for being a knowing spectator at an animal fight.

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	Text and Status of S.B. 44
	Text and Status of H.B. 719



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