81-30-102. Definitions
81-30-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Animal” means any warmblooded or coldblooded animal lawfully confined for food, fur, or fiber production, agriculture and its related activities, research, testing, or education. The term includes but is not limited to dogs, cats, poultry, fish, and invertebrates. (2) ”Animal facility” includes a vehicle, building, structure, […]
81-30-103. Unlawful acts
81-30-103. Unlawful acts. (1) A person who does not have the effective consent of the owner may not acquire or otherwise exercise control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner of the facility, animal, or property or to damage […]
81-30-104. Action for damage
81-30-104. Action for damage. (1) A person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of 81-30-103 may bring against the person who caused the damage an action in the district court to recover: (a) an amount equal to three times all actual and consequential damages; and (b) court costs and reasonable attorney fees. (2) This chapter may […]
81-30-105. Penalty
81-30-105. Penalty. (1) A person convicted of violating 81-30-103(2)(f) shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 3 months, or both. (2) A person convicted of an act that violates 81-30-103(1) and (2)(a) through (2)(e) and that results in $500 or […]
81-30-101. Short title
81-30-101. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1991.