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  8. Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals.


Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals.


  • § 22–1001. Definitions and penalties.
  • § 22–1002. Other cruelties to animals.
  • § 22–1002.01. Reporting requirements.
  • § 22–1003. Rest, water and feeding for animals transported by railroad company.
  • § 22–1004. Arrests without warrant authorized; notice to owner.
  • § 22–1005. Issuance of search warrants.
  • § 22–1006. Prosecution of offenders; disposition of fines.
  • § 22–1006.01. Penalty for engaging in animal fighting.
  • § 22–1007. Impounded animals to be supplied with food and water.
  • § 22–1008. Relief of impounded animals.
  • § 22–1009. Keeping or using place for fighting or baiting of fowls or animals; arrest without warrant.
  • § 22–1010. Penalty for engaging in cockfighting or animal fighting. [Repealed]
  • § 22–1011. Neglect of sick or disabled animals.
  • § 22–1012. Abandonment of maimed or diseased animal; destruction of diseased animals; disposition of animal or vehicle on arrest of driver; scientific experiments.
  • § 22–1013. Definitions.
  • § 22–1014. Docking tails of horses. [Repealed]
  • § 22–1015. Penalty for engaging in animal fighting [Renumbered]
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