§ 5-62-203. Offenses
(a) (1) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person acquires or otherwise exercises control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility, with the purpose to: (A) Deprive the owner of the animal facility, animal, or property; and […]
§ 5-62-201. Findings of the General Assembly
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The caring, rearing, feeding, breeding, and sale of animals and animal products and the use of animals in research, testing, and education represent vital segments of the economy of the state; (2) Producers and others involved in the production and sale of animals and animal products and the […]
§ 5-62-202. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Animal” means any warm or cold-blooded animal used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including poultry, fish, and insects; (2) “Animal facility” means any vehicle, building, structure, or premises, where an animal or animal records are kept, handled, housed, exhibited, bred, or offered for sale; […]