The bill by Len Webber, an independent legislature member from Calgary, would double maximum fines for animal abuse and allow for up to six months in jail. Denis says he plans to propose an amendment that would make the bill even tougher by calling for mandatory minimum sentences and increased jail time.
05 May 2014
Alberta bill proposed tougher animal cruelty legislation
Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis announced last week he will support a private member's bill on animal cruelty.
The bill by Len Webber, an independent legislature member from Calgary, would double maximum fines for animal abuse and allow for up to six months in jail. Denis says he plans to propose an amendment that would make the bill even tougher by calling for mandatory minimum sentences and increased jail time.
The bill by Len Webber, an independent legislature member from Calgary, would double maximum fines for animal abuse and allow for up to six months in jail. Denis says he plans to propose an amendment that would make the bill even tougher by calling for mandatory minimum sentences and increased jail time.
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