The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Agriculture Code as it relates to the protection of crop and animal facilities. Under the provisions of the bill, a number of actions related to animal and crop facilities would be punishable as a Class B or Class A Misdemeanor with the punishment based on the amount of pecuniary loss to animal or crop facilities.
A Class A Misdemeanor is punishable by confinement in county jail for a term not to exceed one year and, in addition to confinement, an optional fine not to exceed $4,000. A Class B Misdemeanor is punishable by confinement in a county jail for a term not to exceed 180 days and, in addition to confinement, an optional fine not to exceed $2,000. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.