L’Anse — The subject of abused and neglected animals was discussed at this week’s meeting of the Baraga County Board of Commissioners. At its meeting Monday, the board passed a resolution to support Senate Bills 293 and 294.

The bills surround the subject of abused and neglected animals. The bill was completed on Sept. 2 and secures financial responsibility during criminal proceedings. The bill analysis says defendants would have to pay restitution to the applicable animal control agency as part of the sentencing terms and if the owner or possessor that posted a security deposit or bond were found not guilty in a criminal action, the amount of the security deposit or bond posted to prevent disposition of the animal and the animal would have to be returned to the owner.

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