(6)9.2.1 Animal Neglect in the First Degree: Difference between revisions
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Animal Neglect in the First Degree is a <b>Class C | Animal Neglect in the First Degree is a <b>Class C+ Felony</b>. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:18, 19 December 2025
A person is guilty of Animal Neglect in the First Degree under this subsection if he or she willfully or as a result of criminal negligence:
(a) owns, possesses, or has custody or control over a domestic animal; and
(b) intentionally or recklessly fails to provide the animal with necessary sustenance, potable water, shelter, or veterinary care; or
(c) abandons or confines the domestic animal under conditions that create a substantial risk of injury, suffering, or death; or
(d) such mistreatment causes the death of the animal; or
(e) the offender has previously been convicted of Animal Cruelty or Animal Neglect in any degree.
(f) This subsection shall not apply to:
- lawful veterinary care, treatment, or euthanasia performed by a licensed professional;
- temporary absence or confinement reasonably necessary for transportation, safety, or lawful activity;
- care or treatment conducted in accordance with accepted farming, agricultural, or animal husbandry practices.
Animal Neglect in the First Degree is a Class C+ Felony.