House
Dec 20, 1993To end the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States.
Summary
Official
Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward nongovernment informers for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to make arrests with and without warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.
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Introduced(11/17/93)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
NL
Mr. LOWEY
(D) NY – 18
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Dec 20, 1993