17 §1027. Security for seizure and impoundment of animals relating to cruelty to animals or animal fighting
§1027. Security for seizure and impoundment of animals relating to cruelty to animals or animal fighting 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Authority” means the commissioner or a state veterinarian, humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, person authorized […]
17 §1046. Penalty for violation
§1046. Penalty for violation Any person, firm or corporation found in violation of this subchapter is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
17 §1031. Cruelty to animals
§1031. Cruelty to animals 1. Cruelty to animals. Except as provided in subsections 1‑D and 1‑E, a person, including an owner or the owner’s agent, is guilty of cruelty to animals if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: A. Kills or attempts to kill any animal belonging to another person without the consent of […]
17 §1032. Cruelty to birds
§1032. Cruelty to birds 1. Cruelty to birds. A person is guilty of cruelty to birds if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: A. Keeps or uses any live pigeon, fowl or other bird for a target or to be shot at, either for amusement or as a test of skill in marksmanship. Violation […]
17 §1033. Animal fighting
§1033. Animal fighting 1. Animal fighting. A person is guilty of animal fighting if that person knowingly: A. Owns, possesses, keeps or trains any animal with the intent that the animal engage in an exhibition of fighting with another animal; [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. For amusement or gain, causes any […]
17 §1034. Application for search warrant
§1034. Application for search warrant A law enforcement officer or humane agent, having probable cause to believe that a violation of section 1031, 1032 or 1033 has taken place or is taking place, shall enter the premises where the animal is kept with the consent of the owner or shall make application for a search […]
17 §1035. Necessary sustenance
§1035. Necessary sustenance No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] 1. Food. The food shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain all animals […]
17 §1036. Necessary medical attention
§1036. Necessary medical attention A person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may not fail to supply the animal with necessary medical attention when the animal is or has been suffering from illness, injury, disease, excessive parasitism or malformed or overgrown hoof. Failure to provide necessary medical attention is a Class D […]
17 §1037. Proper shelter; protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions
§1037. Proper shelter; protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to provide the animal with proper shelter, protection from the weather or humanely clean conditions as prescribed in this section. [PL 1997, c. 456, §17 (AMD).] 1. Indoor standards. Minimum […]
17 §1037-A. Affirmative defense
§1037-A. Affirmative defense It is an affirmative defense to alleged violations of sections 1035, 1036 and 1037 that the animal is kept as part of an agricultural operation and in compliance with best management practices for animal husbandry as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 2007, c. 702, §51 (NEW); […]