The Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee proposes the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3372 (COUNCIL\SWB\5110CM11):

Reference is to the bill as introduced.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/ SECTION      1.      Chapter 1, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

     Section 50-1-320.      (A)      It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner to maintain control of the dog.
     (B)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be:
           (1)            fined not more than five hundred dollars, no part of which may be suspended, or imprisoned for not more than ten days for a first offense; or
           (2)            fined not more than one thousand dollars, no part which may be suspended, or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a second or subsequent offense."

SECTION      2.      This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.