Plain English Breakdown
The official bill summary confirms the creation of the offense, penalties, and repeal of conflicting laws but does not provide the specific text for these new rules.
HB1196: Criminal Trespass Involving a Wild Animal
This bill creates the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal, provides definitions and penalties for it, amends Code Section 16-7-21.2, and repeals conflicting laws.
What This Bill Does
- Creates the specific offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal.
- Provides legal definitions related to this new offense.
- Sets out penalties for breaking this law.
- Amends Code Section 16-7-21.2 in Georgia state laws.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with the new rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who commit criminal trespass involving a wild animal as defined by this law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list specific fine amounts or jail times.
- The exact legal definitions of 'wild animal' and the actions that constitute trespass are not detailed in the provided text.
- The effective date when this law begins is not listed in the source material.