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9 GCA § 70.30: Aggravated Animal Abuse.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 9: Crimes and Corrections
- Chapter 70: Miscellaneous Crimes
- ARTICLE 1: PROTECTING ANIMAL WELFARE AND SAFETY (PAWS) ACT (PUGUA’S LAW)
(a) A person commits the crime of Aggravated Animal Abuse if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence:
(1) tortures an animal; or
(2) causes the death of an animal under circumstances demonstrating malice aforethought.
(b) Aggravated Animal Abuse is a second degree felony.
(c) Each act or omission in violation of Subsection (a) of this Section shall constitute a separate offense.
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