legislation: 93-s-4238

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93-s-4238 93 s 4238 A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Animals 1974-12-13 1974-12-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 21 Prohibits the breeding, training, and interstate shipment of dogs intended to be used in dogfights for the purposes of sport, wagering or entertainment. Prohibits the manufacture, sale or movement of equipment to be used in shows involving dogfights, and the providing of facilities for such shows. Forbids the use of the Postal Service, telephone, telegraph, radio, and television for the purpose of promoting such shows. Provides a fine of not more than $25,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, and forfeiture of dogs and equipment involved, for violation of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48). 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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