On reflection, the removal of Secction 2 (1) under A04 would be wrecking when combined with A03, hence it is discarded.

Animal Welfare Enhancement Bill

A

BILL

TO

enhance animal welfare, and for connected purposes

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

Section 1: Definitions

1. “Greyhound racing” is defined as the sport of releasing greyhounds onto a racetrack or other venue for the purpose of having them race one another.
2. “Improper kenneling” is defined as the intentional confinement of an animal in a cage, pen, or other similar structure that leaves the animal with inadequate room to stand, lay down, or perform any other activity that is vital to their health or well-being.
3. “Improper feeding” is defined as the intentional distribution of food for an animal that is unsafe for the animal to consume, or that is inadequate in amount to maintain the animal’s health and well-being.
4. The term “performance-enhancing substance” is defined as any substance that can be provided to an animal that would enhance its performance in a sporting event at the expense of its health or well-being

Section 2: Prohibition of Greyhound Racing

1.Greyhound racing is hereby prohibited.

a. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly hosts an event including greyhound racing shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of two years.

b. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly provides a service to facilitate greyhound racing shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of eighteen months.

c. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly breeds, confines, or otherwise obtains animals for the purposes of greyhound racing shall be subject to a fine of Level 4 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of three years.

d. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly attends or wagers on a greyhound race shall be subject to a fine of Level 2 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of six months.

1. The relevant Secretary of State is required to establish a phone line, email address, and other such means of contact for the purposes of reporting events involving greyhound racing .

3. The Government is hereby required to appropriate adequate funding in the next budget to the relevant departments for the enforcement of these regulations in addition to the rescue and other safety preservation actions of animals recovered from events in which greyhound racing occurs.

a. This shall not be construed as a cessation of any other funding to animal safety preservation initiatives or other related initiatives.

Section 3: Prohibition of Other Inhumane Practices to Animals

1.Improper kenneling is hereby prohibited.

a. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly kennels an animal in a manner that meets the definition of improper kenneling shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of one year. b. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly provides a service to facilitate the improper kenneling of an animal shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of ten months. 2. Improper feeding is hereby prohibited. a. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly feeds an animal in a manner that meets the definition of improper kenneling, or that knowing and willingly neglects to feed an animal entirely, shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of one year. b. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly provides a service to facilitate the improper feeding of an animal, or knowingly and willingly provides a service to facilitate the neglect of feeding an animal entirely, shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of ten months. 3. The intentional administration or provision of any performance enhancing substance to an animal is hereby prohibited. a. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly administers or provides a performance enhancing substance to an animal shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of one year. b. Any person or entity that knowingly and willingly provides a service to facilitate the administration or provision of a performance enhancing substance to an animal shall be subject to a fine of Level 3 on the standard scale, and imprisonment up to a maximum of ten months.

Section 3: Extent, Commencement, and Short Title

1. This bill extends to England and Wales.
2. This bill shall come into effect immediately after passage.
3. This bill may be cited as the Animal Welfare Enhancement Act 2020.

This bill was authored by ZanyDraco as a Private Member’s Bill.

This division shall end on Monday 25th May at 10PM BST.