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9 GCA § 70.55: Failure of a Motorist to Render Aid to an Injured Animal.

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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 who, while operating a motor vehicle, knowingly injures or kills a cat, dog, or livestock, excluding chickens, shall stop and render such assistance as may be possible and safe to provide, and shall immediately report such injury or death to the animal’s owner. In the event the owner cannot be ascertained and located, or it is unsafe to make contact with the animal’s owner, the operator of the motor vehicle shall immediately report the accident and location to a peace officer or animal control officer.

(b) A violation of Subsection (a) of this Section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per offense.

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