The law increases the penalty for abusing dogs and cats, up to five years in prison, as well as a fine and a ban on keeping animals
The bill increases the punishment for those who mistreat dogs and cats, up to five years in prison
President Jair Bolsonaro is about to sign today, with a ceremony at Palazzo Planalto, law 1095/19, which increases the penalties for those who mistreat dogs and cats. The first lady, Michelle Bolsonaro, was one of the biggest promoters of the proposal, approved on September 9 in the Senate.
Trump also recently signed a law that increased penalties for pet abuse, meeting popular will.
Trump signed the law making animal cruelty a federal crime
In Brazil, currently, those who abuse animals are included in art. 32 of the Law on environmental crimes (9.605 / 98), with a prison sentence ranging from three months to one year of imprisonment and a fine.
With the new law, signed by Federal Deputy Fred Costa, however, the penalty goes to imprisonment from two to five years, as well as a fine and a ban for those who have abused to keep animals.
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Source: PlenoNews
