A bill to provide protections to farm animal facilities engaging in food production or agricultural research from illegal acts, and for other purposes.
Farm Animal Facilities Protection Act of 1989 - Makes it unlawful to disrupt a farm animal facility (as defined by this Act) by removing animals, vandalizing, trespassing, or entering with intent to commit a prohibited act.
Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate such actions upon request.
Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction in such cases. Provides for a private right of action.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.
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