Amends TCA Title 39.
ON MARCH 18, 2019, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED HOUSE BILL 233 FOR SENATE BILL 222, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 233, AS AMENDED.<br /> <br /> AMENDMENT #1 limits the offense that this bill creates to possession, ownership, sale, transfer, or manufacture of cock fighting paraphernalia with the intent that the paraphernalia be used in promoting, facilitating, training for, or furthering cock fighting.<br /> <br /> This amendment defines "cock fighting paraphernalia" to include gaffs, slashers, heels, or any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a cock or game fowl. This amendment also lists eight factors that a court may apply in determining whether a particular object is cock fighting paraphernalia.<br /> <br />
ON MARCH 18, 2019, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED HOUSE BILL 233 FOR SENATE BILL 222, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1, AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 233, AS AMENDED.<br /> <br /> AMENDMENT #1 limits the offense that this bill creates to possession, ownership, sale, transfer, or manufacture of cock fighting paraphernalia with the intent that the paraphernalia be used in promoting, facilitating, training for, or furthering cock fighting.<br /> <br /> This amendment defines "cock fighting paraphernalia" to include gaffs, slashers, heels, or any other sharp implement designed to be attached in place of the natural spur of a cock or game fowl. This amendment also lists eight factors that a court may apply in determining whether a particular object is cock fighting paraphernalia.<br /> <br />
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