Pennsylvania § 5539 - Transporting equine animals in cruel manner.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5539 — Transporting equine animals in cruel manner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5539. Transporting equine animals in cruel manner.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person commits a summary offense for each equine animal if the person carries, or causes or allows to be carried, an equine animal in or upon a conveyance or other vehicle whatsoever with two or more levels stacked on top of one another. A person who violates this section on a second or subsequent occasion commits a misdemeanor of the third degree for each equine animal transported.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5539
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5539 cover?
Section 5539 ("Transporting equine animals in cruel manner.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5539?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5539" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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