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1 Animals in Motor Vehicles. Amend RSA 644:8-aa, IV to read as follows:
IV.
No officer or agent taking action under paragraph III shall be liable for damage reasonably necessary to rescue the confined animal.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Animals in Motor Vehicles. Amend RSA 644:8-aa, IV to read as follows:
IV. Any person who is not a law enforcement officer or agent of a licensed humane organization may take action necessary to rescue a confined animal endangered by extreme temperatures if:
(a) Law enforcement has been contacted;
(b) A witness is present; and
(c) The individual reasonably believes at the time that assistance will not arrive in time to prevent the serious injury or death of the confined animal.
V. No officer or agent taking action under paragraph III or IV shall be liable for damage reasonably necessary to rescue the confined animal.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.