6.1. Animal Abuse / Cruelty

• A person who intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.

• A person whose neglect maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.

• A person who owns a pet or animal that is not reasonably considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner, without a proper permit.

- Penal Code (6)01 is a felony punishable by a maximum of 30 months imprisonment and no more than $100 in fines. This falls under Officer Discretion.

- If the act of abuse was due to neglect or the result of an accident caused by neglect or ignorance the offender shall receive the minimum sentence.

- If the animal was a police-trained animal during active duty, whether or not intentional, the offender shall receive the maximum sentence.

NOTES:

"Domesticated" refers to animals listed in this list of domesticated and semi-domesticated animals.