Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is unclear in the source material as it lists two different years (2027 and 2028) without indicating which one is final.
Limits on Keeping Roosters in Enclosures or Tethers
This law prohibits keeping more than 25 roosters that are held in an enclosure or tether and sets civil penalties for violations.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits a person from keeping more than 25 roosters that are movement constrained through the use of an enclosure or tether, except as specified.
- Sets a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for each violation.
- Counts every day a rooster is kept in violation as a separate and distinct violation.
- Requires written notice at least 14 days before filing a lawsuit to collect penalties.
- Directs any collected fines to be paid to the county where the legal action happens.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who keep more than 25 roosters in enclosures or tethers
- Counties that receive civil penalty payments
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text lists both January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028 as possible start dates without clarifying which one applies.
- The bill mentions exceptions to the rule but does not list what those specific exceptions are.