(6)9.1.2 Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree: Difference between revisions
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Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree is a <b>Class C | Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree is a <b>Class C Felony</b>. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:09, 19 December 2025
A person is guilty of Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree under this subsection if he or she willfully:
(a) intentionally or recklessly inflicts physical injury, pain, or suffering upon any animal, whether domesticated, captive, or wild; or
(b) abandons, confines, or restrains an animal in a manner that poses a substantial risk of injury, suffering, or death; or
(c) engages in conduct involving the neglect or deprivation of necessary food, water, shelter, or veterinary care; or
(d) uses an animal for fighting, baiting, or similar activities in violation of law.
(e) This subsection shall not apply to lawful conduct including:
- veterinary care, medical treatment, or euthanasia performed by a licensed professional;
- hunting, farming, or agricultural practices conducted in compliance with applicable law;
- lawful scientific, educational, or law enforcement activities.
Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree is a Class C Felony.