Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 217.015 to add tallow-based cosmetic products to the definition of "home-based processor"; amend KRS 217.136 to allow home-based processors to produce tallow-based cosmetic products in accordance with the registration and regulation requirements set forth by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 217.015 to add pork lard or tallow-based cosmetic products to the definition of "home-based processor"; create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to define "end consumer"; allow certain USDA-exempted poultry processors to sell to end consumers on a farm, at a farmers market, or at a roadside stand; amend KRS 258.265 to exempt a working livestock dog found at large from seizure by a peace officer or animal control officer when accompanied and unrestrained by its owner between sunset and sunrise or when engaged in a lawful working activity; amend KRS 259.120 to allow the county judge/executive to contract for the performance of specific duties required to be performed when an equine is subject to being taken up by a person or organization that provides animal sheltering services; require the contract to be approved by the county legislative body; establish immunity from civil liability and criminal liability for any discretionary act in taking or posting stray equines.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Amendment 1 -- M. Dossett

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- M. Whitaker

Summary Establish that a county judge/executive may contract, subject to the approval of a county legislative body, with one or more 501(c)(3) organizations that provide animal sheltering services for equines and a county legislative body shall be immune from criminal and civil liability for any discretionary act related to the care, treatment, or population control measures related to stray equines that are taken up.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 217.015, 217.136
House Committee Substitute 1: 217.015, 217.136, 258.265, 259.120
Current: 217.015, 217.136