§ 35-81-102 — Study of hybrid animals

(1) The commissioner of the
department of agriculture is hereby authorized to appoint and convene an advisory
group to study the behavior of hybrid canids and felines including, but not limited
to, wolf hybrids, which study shall include a review of any incidents involving
property damage and personal injury caused by such animals. The advisory group
shall consist of the commissioner of the department of agriculture or the
commissioner's designee, a veterinarian, representatives from the division of parks
and wildlife, wolf-refuge owners, hybrid canid or feline breeders, animal-welfare
agencies, and the agricultural and environmental communities.

(2) No later than January 15, 1998, the department shall present legislative
committees of reference with a summary of its findings, including, if necessary,
proposals for legislation.

(3) For purposes of section 35-81-101 and this section, a hybrid canid or
feline means an animal produced by breeding a wild canid or feline with a domestic
canid or feline, and that animal's progeny. Wolf hybrid means an animal produced
by breeding a wolf with a domestic canine, and that animal's progeny.

Legislative History

Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 553, � 1, effective April 24.