State and Federal Animal Laws

Question 1

________ is any legl issue that involves animals; a combination of statutory and case laws in which the nature of non-human animals, whether legal, social, or biological, is an important factor. It includes all animals – companion, food, research, education, entertainment, and wildlife.

Answer 1

Animal law

Question 2

crimes are classified into 2 categories:

Answer 2

1. misdemeanor (less serious, first offenses, punishable with fine &/or community service. incarceration usually does not extend past a year. if repeated, may become felony.
2. felony: more serious crime, punishable with greater than 1 year of incaceration.

Question 3

what are the 2 categories of animal-related crimes and examples of each?

Answer 3

1. simple neglect (abandonment, severe neglect such as hoarding, animal left in hot vehicle, or puppy mills)
2. intentional harm (organized criminal enterprise such as animal fighting; ritualistic abuse, bestiality, and crush video productions)

Question 4

what are the 3 categories of hoarders?

Answer 4

1. overwhelmed caregiver
2. rescue hoarder
3. exploitive hoarder

Question 5

What law is described below?

Signed into federal law in 1966.
Protects animals being sold by retailers, research and zoo animals, and protects ownership of stolen animals. It allows federal regulation of research facilities and animal dealers.

Answer 5

Animal Welfare Act

Question 6

What revisions were made to the Animal Welfare Act in 1970?

Answer 6

• expanded species protected
• provided standards, rules, and regulations for humane animal handling
• required training of all personnel involved with animal handling
• requires formation of committee whose purpose is to oversee humane use of animals in research
• includes veterinary oversight, esp in procedures that require pain management
• includes words like welfare and humane

Question 7

What do the alterations made to the Animal Welfare Act reflect?

Answer 7

changing culture and general attitude towards animals

Question 8

T/F: the AWA does not apply to birds or rats

Answer 8

true

Question 9

The Lacey Act 1900 bans …

Answer 9

illegal wildlife trafficking.

this was the FIRST federal law protecting wild animals.

Question 10

The ____________ requires that animals be stunned into unconsiousness before slaughter to minimize pain.

Answer 10

Humane methods of slaughter act (1958, revised in 1978)

Question 11

Which species are NOT protected by the humane slaughter act?

Answer 11

chickens, turkeys, and other birds

Question 12

The ____________ protects fish, mammals, and birds, as well as plants listed as threatened or endangered in the US.

Answer 12

The Endangered Species Act (1973)

Question 13

The ______ states transport of certain animals for slaughter must stop every 28 hours to allow animals to exercise, have food, and have water. The law does not apply if the vehicle allows access to food/water and does not apply to poultry. Polutry can be transported an additional 8 hr without stopping.

Answer 13

The 28 hour law (1994)

Question 14

Which law banned animal crush videos?

Answer 14

The Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act (2010)

Question 15

The ______ makes some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty (crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling, or ssexual exploitation) a federal crime.

Answer 15

The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (2019)

Question 16

what are limitations of federal animal laws?

Answer 16

1. Wording is vague to accomodate a broad range of viewpoints
2. Only apply to actions that cross state lines or serve ppl in different states/territories
3. Most laws that deal with animal welfare and define cruelty or abuse are at the state and county level and vary greatly.

Question 17

T/F: Virginia is considered a state in which it is mandatory to report animal abuse.

Answer 17

false – permissive

note: the ppt says mandatory but the commonwealth attorny michelle welch said that VA is a permissive state.

Question 18

T/F: Virginia is considered a permissive state in regard to limiting animal possession for individuals convicted of abuse or cruelty.

Answer 18

true – meaning the judge will make the decision based on the circumstances.

Question 19

T/F: there are 4 states in which there are NO laws addressing sexual assault of animals (bestiality)

Answer 19

true

hawaii, west va, new mexico, and wyoming.

Question 20

T/F: Virginia is a state in which it is mandatory to require psychological evaluation of people convicted of animal abuse or cruelty.

Answer 20

false – virginia is a permissive state, meaning the judge will make this decision.

Question 21

Which of the following statements is FALSE about local animal laws?
A. many federal and state laws are mainly enforced when local citizens report problems
B. local laws have greatest impact on community behavior
C. local laws have narrow impacts
D. local laws pertain to tethering, animal housing, confinement, free roaming, licensing, and vaccination requirements.

Answer 21

C. local laws have narrow impacts

local laws impact the management of animals and serve as a launch pad for culture change and development of laws with broader impacts.

Question 22

What type of crime is animal cruelty in montgomery county?

Answer 22

class 1 misdemeanor (confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and/or possible fine of not more than 2,500)