LIC sued Defendant under N.C.G.S.A.§ 19A-1 et seq., the North Carolina Civil Remedy for the Protection of Animals, alleging Defendant engages in “intentional, affirmative, and reckless acts of neglect and extreme violence” with respect to the animals under its care and control. Plaintiff Legal Impact for Chickens (LIC), a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, sued Defendant poultry integrator in late May. Finally, HB 95 allows courts to award custody of pets in divorce settlement property division based on "the attachment between the companion animal and each of the parties" as well as the pet's "well-being." This makes Delaware the 7th state to enact such a law.Īnimal advocacy organization sues large-scale chicken producer under North Carolina Civil Remedy for the Protection of Animals. Next, SB 71 requires cross-reporting of suspected animal abuse in child welfare investigations. It also expands the definition of "abuse" to mean animal cruelty that is intended as a means of controlling or coercing the victim. SB 70 adds pets to domestic violence protection orders, allowing court to order exclusive custody to the petitioner.
On June 27th, Delaware Governor John Carney signed SB 70, SB 71, and HB 95 into law. Read more about Animal Legal and Historical Center Websiteĭelaware governor signs into law three significant animal protection bills.
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