California law makers are considering a bill that will allow legal immunity for a person who damages a car in a good faith effort to save an animal from dangerous conditions while trapped in a hot car.
To receive legal immunity, a person must comply with the following requirements:
- Determine the car is locked or there is no other reasonable method to remove the animal from the vehicle.
- Have a reasonable and good faith belief that the animal is in imminent danger if not immediately removed.
- Contact law enforcement prior to entering the vehicle.
- Use no more force than necessary to enter the vehicle.
- If the person does enter the vehicle, the person must remain nearby with the animal in a safe location until law enforcement arrives. The person may not leave the scene.
The lawmakers are set to introduce the bill on Tuesday May 24th during a Humane Society rally in Sacramento.
Many residents in southern California support the measure while others are concerned that some people might take it to far.
We here at The Daily Dog Post support any law that looks out for the well being of animals but at the same time do acknowledge that there may be some that take advantage of the new law.
We we keep all of our readers updated as new information on this issue unfolds.
