§ 3485. Limitation of prosecution
§ 3485. Limitation of prosecution Prosecutions under the provisions of this subchapter shall be commenced within one year after the commission of the offense, and not after.
§ 3511. Abandoned animals; definition
§ 3511. Abandoned animals; definition An animal shall be deemed to be abandoned when it is placed in the custody of a veterinarian, veterinary hospital, boarding kennel, stable, or other person or establishment for treatment, board, or care, and: (1) having been placed in custody for a specific period of time, the animal is not […]
§ 3512. Waiver of lien
§ 3512. Waiver of lien The giving of notice as prescribed in section 3511 of this title shall be deemed a waiver of any lien on the animal for the treatment, board, or care of the animal but shall not relieve the owner of the animal of his or her contractual liability for the treatment, […]
§ 3513. Disposal of abandoned animals
§ 3513. Disposal of abandoned animals Any person having in his or her care, custody, or control any abandoned animal as defined in section 3511 of this title may deliver the animal to any humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or in the case of dogs, cats, or other small […]
§ 3454. Stallions
§ 3454. Stallions A stallion found running at large may be impounded. Within 48 hours, the impounder shall notify the owner or keeper thereof. If the owner or keeper does not, within three days after such notice, pay to the impounder such damages as are assessed by three disinterested freeholders, appointed by a justice of […]
§ 3481. Breaking open pound; unlawful release
§ 3481. Breaking open pound; unlawful release A person who breaks open a pound, or directly or indirectly releases an animal impounded, without authority so to do, shall be fined $25.00 and shall be liable to the person impounding for the damages occasioned thereby.
§ 3482. Escapes and rescues
§ 3482. Escapes and rescues If an animal escapes, or is unlawfully rescued from a pound, such animal may, within five days thereafter, be retaken wherever found and again impounded by the keeper of the pound, or by the person impounding it, and the animal shall be held for the payment of the fees and […]
§ 3483. Hindering retaking
§ 3483. Hindering retaking A person who hinders or impedes a poundkeeper or impounder in retaking an animal shall be fined $10.00 and shall pay the damages to the person injured.
§ 3484. Taking animal from or impeding impounder
§ 3484. Taking animal from or impeding impounder A person who rescues an animal from the custody of a person driving or about to drive it to pound, or resists him or her in so doing, shall be fined $10.00 and shall pay the damages to the person injured.
§ 3423. Record of sale
§ 3423. Record of sale Immediately after the sale, the impounder shall cause a description of the animal, with an account of the associated damages, charges, and expenses pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and the sum for which it was sold, to be recorded in the office of the clerk of the town. […]