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State and federal laws prohibit discrimination against disabled people who rely on service animals. Such laws try to protect the rights of disabled people and safeguard their service animals from harm. The penalties for violating these laws include fines, restitution, and imprisonment.

This brief summary discusses the few laws that protect animals used in film production. At the federal level, only the AWA and ESA touch upon the issue. No states directly address the use of animals in film, though cruelty laws protect animals from abuse and neglect. Industry standards, like those issued by the AHA, most directly target the treatment of animals during film making.

This brief summary introduces the concept of invasive species and the federal and state laws that address their control. It also briefly explores the potential animal welfare issues that arise in dealing with invasive species.

In some states, humane societies are granted police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the systems that states use to grant police powers to humane societies.