As used in this chapter:
(1) "Animal" means a living vertebrate creature except a homo sapien.
(2) "Sustenance" means adequate food provided at suitable intervals of quantities of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition to allow for proper growth and weight and adequate water provided with constant access to a supply of clean, fresh, and potable water provided in a suitable manner for the species.
(3) "Shelter" means shelter that reasonably may be expected to protect the animal from physical suffering or impairment of health due to exposure to the elements or adverse weather.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-1; 1952 Code Section 6-1; 1942 Code Section 1600; 1932 Code Section 1600; Cr. C. '22 Section 564; Cr. C. '12 Section 915; Cr. C. '02 Section 630; G. S. 1708; R. S. 512; 1998 Act No. 367, Section 1, eff May 27, 1998; 2008 Act No. 259, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 5, 2008).