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[7.1] Animal Abuse / Cruelty

  • A person who intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal is guilty under this code section.
  • A person whose neglect maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal is guilty under this code section.
  • A person who owns a pet or animal that is not reasonably considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner, without a proper permit is guilty under this code section.
  • A person who leaves an animal in an unattended vehicle under conditions that endanger the health of well-being of the animal is guilty under this code section.
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"Domesticated" refers to animals listed in this list of domesticated and semi-domesticated animals.