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Injured Police Dog Will Witness Minnesota Bill Signing

Jim Maurice — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:31:00 +0000

Major the police dog will help usher in a new Minnesota law that calls for stiffer penalties for harming or killing public safety animals. Gov. Mark Dayton planned to sign a bill with the changes on Tuesday.

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Minnesota Senate Votes For Stiffer Dog Abuse Penalties

Jim Maurice — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:38:32 +0000

The Minnesota Senate has voted to increase the legal consequences for people who harm or kill police and other public safety dogs. The Senate passed the bill unanimously on Thursday.

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Minnesota House Votes For Stiffer Dog Abuse Penalties

Jim Maurice — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:15:20 +0000

The Minnesota House has voted to toughen a state law to deter people from harming or killing public safety dogs like those police use. By a 107-22 vote, the House approved legislation Thursday increasing potential restitution costs for people who hurt dogs used in police actions, search and rescue, correctional facilities or arson investigations.

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Minnesota Bill Ups Penalties For Harming Police Dogs

Jim Maurice — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:55:21 +0000

Harming or killing a law enforcement dog could come with stiffer penalties under legislation making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Lawmakers take a deeper look Tuesday at a bill that would increase potential restitution costs for people who hurt dogs used in police actions, search and rescue, correctional facilities or arson investigations.

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