SF0137HW001
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Page 2-line 12 After "presence." delete balance of line.
Page 2-lines 13 through 16 Delete entirely.
Page 2-line 17 Delete line through "both.".
Page 2-line 20 Delete "negligence" insert "neglect".
Page 3-line 8 Delete "owner of" insert "person or persons accused of abandoning, neglecting or cruelly treating".
Page 3-line 9 Delete "the owner" insert "that person or persons".
Page 3-line 12 After "paid" delete balance of line and insert ".".
Page 3-line 13 Delete "the animal.".
Page 3-line 15 Delete "negligence" insert "neglect".
Page 3-line 17 After "livestock."
insert "An animal seized under this subsection
shall be released to the owner if:
"(i) Criminal charges are not filed against the
person or persons suspected of abandoning, neglecting or cruelly treating the
animal within (5) days of the seizure of the animal; and
(ii) The expense for food, shelter and care for
the animal incurred by the local government are paid; or
(iii) Upon order of a court of competent
jurisdiction releasing the seized animal.". ZWONITZER, DN.