Felony Cruelty to Animals; Penalty.

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6-3-1005. Felony cruelty to animals; penalty.

(a) A person commits felony cruelty to animals if the person:

(i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix), that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or

(ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal.

(b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by:

(i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and

(ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.


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