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[0] SB 716 [1] Animal cruelty: elephants. [2] Lara [4] Support [5] Passed Senate; In Assembly. Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. [3] 
Current law makes it a misdemeanor for any owner or manager of an elephant to engage in abusive behavior toward the elephant. This bill would, beginning January 1, 2018, additionally provide that abusive behavior toward the elephant includes the use of a bullhook, ankus, baseball bat, axe handle, pitchfork, or similar device by any person who houses, possesses, or is in direct contact with an elephant.
State Humane Association of California - Legislation
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