Connecticut § 53-249 - Cruelty to poultry.
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§ 53-249. Cruelty to poultry.
Sec. 53-249. Cruelty to poultry. Any crate or other container used for the purpose of transporting, shipping or holding for sale any live poultry shall be in a sanitary condition and shall be constructed so as to provide sufficient ventilation and warmth, and such poultry, while in such container, shall receive such reasonable care as may be required to prevent unnecessary suffering. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class D misdemeanor.
(1949 Rev., S. 8573; P.A. 12-80, S. 106.)
History: P.A. 12-80 replaced penalty of a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days or both with a class D misdemeanor.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53-249 ("Cruelty to poultry.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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