legislation: 109-s-3880

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109-s-3880 109 s 3880 Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-09-08 2006-11-27 Became Public Law No: 109-374. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 20 (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands such crime to include conspiracies and attempts. Revises and increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime. Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier. Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act. 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z  

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