Vermont § 352a - Aggravated cruelty to animals A person commits the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals if the person:
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§ 352a. Aggravated cruelty to animals A person commits the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals if the person:
- (1) kills an animal by intentionally causing the animal undue pain or suffering; (2) intentionally, maliciously, and without just cause tortures, mutilates, or cruelly
beats an animal; or (3) intentionally injures or kills an animal that is in the performance of official duties
while under the supervision of a law enforcement officer. (Added 1997, No. 130 (Adj
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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