LD 1567
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E. Deprives an animal that the person owns or possesses of
necessary sustenance, necessary medical attention, proper
shelter, protection from the weather or humanely clean
conditions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;

 
E-1.__Violates paragraph E and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime;

 
F. Keeps or leaves a domestic animal on an uninhabited or
barren island lying off the coast of the State during the
month of December, January, February or March without
providing necessary sustenance and proper shelter.__
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;

 
F-1.__Violates paragraph F and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime;

 
G. Hunts, traps or sells for the purpose of hunting any
animal, except as permitted pursuant to Title 7, chapter
202-A and Title 12, Part 13.__Violation of this paragraph is
a Class D crime;

 
G-1.__Violates paragraph G and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime;

 
H. Injects, inserts or causes ingestion of any substance
used solely to enhance the performance of an animal by
altering the animal's metabolism to that animal's detriment,
including but not limited to excessive levels of sodium
bicarbonate in equines used for competition.__Violation of
this paragraph is a Class D crime;

 
H-1.__Violates paragraph H and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime;

 
I. Commits bestiality on an animal. For purposes of this
paragraph, "commits bestiality" means that a person:


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