animal cruelty; failure to treat
What changed between versions
Added detailed definitions for 'cruel mistreatment', 'cruel neglect', 'domestic animal', 'handler', 'harass', 'service animal', and 'working animal' to clarify what conduct constitutes violations.
Modified the definition of 'cruel neglect' to include specific requirements for food appropriateness, water suitability, and shelter access based on whether the dog primarily resides indoors or outdoors.
Added new requirements for outdoor dog shelter conditions, specifying structural, maintenance, and disease prevention standards for dogs that primarily reside outdoors.
Added new provision requiring appropriate food and water suitable for the animal's species, with specific fitness and suitability standards.
Added new provision allowing cities and counties to adopt ordinances with misdemeanor provisions at least as stringent as the state statute, with exceptions for shepherding and herding activities.
Added new provision prohibiting unauthorized control over service animals with intent to deprive the handler of the animal.
Added new classification scheme making certain violations class 1 misdemeanors, class 5 felonies, and class 6 felonies depending on the specific conduct.
Added new provision allowing judicial officers to impose conditions prohibiting contact with animals when releasing someone on probation for animal cruelty violations.