Update: This bill passed the Legislature and the Governor signed it into law on March 5, 2009.
Bill Description: This bill would weaken existing law by allowing the use of cruel traps in county road rights-of-way.
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Body-gripping traps — such as Conibear traps, and leghold traps — are not species-selective. They are indiscriminate and sometimes catch and kill non-target animals, including family dogs and cats, and even threatened and endangered species. Their use should not be increased, especially in areas that are so close to peoples’ homes where children, dogs, and cats are likely to encounter them. Instead, the use of these devices should be restricted not expanded.