Wisconsin § 951.02 - Mistreating animals.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 951.02 — Mistreating animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 951.02. Mistreating animals.
No person may treat any animal, whether belonging to the person or another, in a cruel manner. This section does not prohibit normal and accepted veterinary practices. 951.02 History History: 1973 c. 314 ; 1987 a. 332 s. 54 ; Stats. 1987 s. 951.02; 1993 a. 486 ; 2011 a. 32 . 951.02 Annotation Conviction under this section does not require proof of intent or negligence. State v. Stanfield, 105 Wis. 2d 553 , 314 N.W.2d 339 (1982). 951.02 Annotation “Animal” in this section includes non-captive wild animals, such as the deer in this case. State v. Kuenzi, 2011 WI App 30 , 332 Wis. 2d 297 , 796 N.W.2d 222 , 09-1827 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 951.02
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 951.02 cover?
Section 951.02 ("Mistreating animals.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 951.02?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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