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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

9 GCA § 70.25: Animal Abuse.

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  1. Title 9: Crimes and Corrections
  2. Chapter 70: Miscellaneous Crimes
  3. ARTICLE 1: PROTECTING ANIMAL WELFARE AND SAFETY (PAWS) ACT (PUGUA’S LAW)

(a) A person commits the crime of Animal Abuse if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence:

(1) causes physical injury to an animal;

(2) causes serious physical injury to an animal; or

(3) causes the death of an animal.

(b) Animal Abuse under Subsection (a)(1) of this Section is a misdemeanor. Animal Abuse under Subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Section is a third degree felony.

(c) Each act or omission in violation of Subsection (a) of this Section shall constitute a separate offense.

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