Create a registry of persons convicted of animal abuse

Summary

The bill adds new sections to West Virginia law to set up an Animal Abuse Registry within a broader Central Abuse Registry. Anyone convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving animal abuse must register, provide identifying data, and pay a $125 yearly fee. The registry is meant to aid law‑enforcement in protecting the public by tracking individuals who have committed violence against animals.

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