Senate Bill 1311 Printer's Number 1982

PENNSYLVANIA, September 29 - shall be sentenced as follows:

(i) For a first offense, a fine of not less than

$500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

(ii) For a second offense, a fine of not less than

$1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or

both.

(iii) For a third or subsequent offense, a permanent

revocation of a kennel license, dealer license or out-of-

State dealer license issued under the act of December 7,

1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, and a fine

of not less than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than

90 days, or both.

(5) For purposes of this subsection, the transfer or

adoption of an animal includes whether or not a fee is

charged for the transfer or adoption.

(h) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following

words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this

subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Animal abuse offense." An offense described under 18

Pa.C.S. § 5534 (relating to aggravated cruelty to animal).

"Conviction." A judgment entered by a court upon a plea of

guilty, a plea of nolo contendere or a finding of guilt by a

jury or the court, notwithstanding any pending appeal or habeas

corpus proceeding arising from the judgment.

"Registry." The registry maintained and posted by the

Pennsylvania State Police under subsection (a).

Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

SECTION 1. TITLE 42 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED

STATUTES IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:

§ 9778. ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY.

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