KRS 258.212: Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification

prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.

(1) No person other than the owner shall tamper with or remove without permission an

identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking devic e from a domesticated

animal of any age, including but not limited to a hound or dog used in the sport of

hunting.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to a person removing an identification

tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device if the removal is:

(a) Necessary to prevent or treat an injury to the animal;

(b) Done by a law enforcement officer or animal control officer for a legitimate

purpose; or

(c) Done with the written permission of the owner of the animal.

(3) Any person who vi olates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A

misdemeanor.