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With the aim of protecting domestic animals from mistreatment, independent local deputies proposed adding article 22 to the Law for the Protection and Dignified Treatment of Animals in the State of Hidalgo, so that in addition to the responsibilities framed by the law, contemplates repair of damage and coverage of care expenses.
The legislators argued the importance of creating responsible pet owners who also respect the rights of animals and avoid mistreating them under the premise that they are their pets or they are their owners, so they emphasized that the law also contemplates the sanctions that They are already established in the Penal Code for the State of Hidalgo, so this proposal would add the days of prison and the fine in Measurement and Update Units (UMA).
“The person who carries out acts of cruelty, abuse, harm or torture against a domestic animal, in addition to being responsible for repairing the damage, will have to cover the expenses generated by their veterinary medical care, medications, treatments and/or intervention. surgical, regardless of the administrative sanctions provided for in this Law and the penalties that, if applicable, establish the Penal Code for the State of Hidalgo,” they expressed.
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2024-04-12 05:02:22