A. A veterinarian shall report suspected cases of animal abuse to a local law enforcement agency in the county where the veterinarian is practicing within twenty-four (24) hours of any examination or treatment administered to any animal which the veterinarian reasonably suspects and believes has been abused. The report shall contain the breed and description of the animal together with the name and address of the owner.
B. A veterinarian who files a report as provided in this section shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 188, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.