Title 7: Crimes Against State Dependence

2.07.01 Animal Abuse/Cruelty

a person is guilty of Animal Abuse/Cruelty when they

1. Intentionally Maim, Mutilate, torture, wound, kill a living animal; or

2. Neglect an animal to the extent that it becomes maimed, Mutilated, tortured, wounded, or die from the neglectful actions; or

3. Possess or take care of an animal that is not considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner without a proper permit; or

4. Leave an animal unattended in a vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well being of the animal.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY.

LEGISLATIVE NOTES: A violation of 2.07.01 is a SUB-SECTION. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime. This can be classified as a CLASS C FELONY or CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.07.02 Leash Laws

a person is guilty of Leash Laws when they

1. Are not on private property that they have permission to be on and fails to have a leash attached to the domesticated animal; or

2. Walk a dog on a leash that is longer than 6ft in length

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as an INFRACTION.

2.07.03 Minor Alcohol Violation

a person is guilty of Minor Alcohol Violation when they

1. Possess an alcoholic beverage; or

2. Are under the influence with a BAC of 0.02% or higher

Exceptions

1. The minor is on a private property and is being supervised by a parent/guardian or spouse

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as an INFRACTION.

2.07.04 Child Neglect or Abuse

a person is guilty of child neglect when they

1. Willfully omit, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary clothing, food, shelter or medical aid, or other remedial care; or

2. Abandon/Leave without supervision their child in a space that could harm them

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS A FELONY .

LEGISLATIVE NOTES: A violation of 2.07.04 is a SUB-SECTION. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime. This can be classified as a CLASS B FELONY or CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.07.05 Abuse of Dependent Adults

a person is guilty of Abuse of Dependent Adults when they

1. Know and reasonably should know that a person is a elder, or dependent adult; and

2. Willfully cause or permit physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect or endangerment against said elderly/dependent adult; or

3. Willfully cause or permit financial exploitation or fraud against said elderly/dependent adult

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C FELONY .

LEGISLATIVE NOTES: A violation of 2.07.05 is a SUB-SECTION. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime. This can be classified as a CLASS B FELONY or CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

2.07.06 Failure to control a Dangerous Animal

a person is guilty of Failure to control a dangerous animal when they

1. Fail to exercise ordinary care when an animal that they own or are taking care of, and as a result, another person is killed or suffered an injury

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the statutes. This crime can be prosecuted as a CLASS C FELONY.

2.07.07 Transportation of Live Farm Animals

A person transporting Live Farm Animals must;

Have a valid bill of lading and present it at the request of a peace officer when transporting the following animals

1. Chickens

2. Dogs

3. Cats

4. Horses

5. Donkeys

6. Sheep

7. Camels

8. Pigs