Vermont § 361 - Interference with domestic animals

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§ 361. Interference with domestic animals

  • (a) A person commits the crime of interference with domestic animals if the person confines
    or secretes a domestic animal owned by another, with the intention of concealing its
    identity or the identity of its owner. A person also commits the crime of interference
    with domestic animals if he or she conceals the fact that the animal is licensed by
    removing the collar, harness, or identification, or defaces a tattoo or brand tag
    from any licensed animal or other domestic animal owned by another. (b) Interference with domestic animals shall be punishable by a sentence of imprisonment
    of not more than one year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)

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