The purpose of this legislation is to enhance the protection of roosters under the Animal Welfare Act, particularly in relation to animal fighting and gambling. It aims to address the issues surrounding animal fighting ventures, which often involve the exploitation and mistreatment of roosters. Key provisions of the law include a clear definition of a rooster as any male chicken over six months old. It makes it illegal for anyone to sponsor or exhibit a rooster in animal fighting events, attend such events, or allow individuals under 16 to attend.