Idaho § 25-3504 - Committing cruelty to animals
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 25-3504 — Committing cruelty to animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-3504. Committing cruelty to animals
Every person who is cruel to any animal, or who causes or procures any animal to be cruelly treated, or who, having the charge or custody of any animal either as owner or otherwise, subjects any animal to cruelty shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with section 25-3520A , Idaho Code. Any law enforcement officer or animal care and control officer, subject to the restrictions of section 25-3501A , Idaho Code, may take possession of the animal cruelly treated, and provide care for the same, until final disposition of such animal is determined in accordance with section 25-3520A or 25-3520B , Idaho Code.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 25-3504
What does Idaho Statutes § 25-3504 cover?
Section 25-3504 ("Committing cruelty to animals") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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