S 2093 · 93th Congress · Horses

Horse Protection Act Amendment

Introduced 1973-06-27· Sponsored by Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-11-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Horse Protection Act Amendment - Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Prohibits specified acts, or the causing thereof, including: (1) shipping a horse which is sore with knowledge that such horse will probably be shown; (2) showing, selling or offering for sale any horse which is sore; (3) conducting a horse show if any shown horse is sore; and (4) refusing to permit entry to a horse show for purposes of determining compliance with this Act. Provides for the keeping of records by persons who organize or conduct a horse show or exhibition. Requires horse show judges to send a written list, specifying enumerated items, to the Secretary of Agriculture following any such show. Imposes criminal penalties of up to a $3,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment for violations of this Act. Imposes a civil penalty on persons who are in violation of this Act. Authorizes United States district courts and magistrates to have jurisdiction to order forfeiture of property and disqualification of persons from engaging in horse show activities for up to two years. Empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to file an action against (1) a horse which is allegedly sore; and (2) the owner, …

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats