Sec. I-23. 17 MRSA §1033, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 690, §72, is further amended to read:

1. Animal fighting. A person is guilty of animal fighting who if that person knowingly:

A. Owns, possesses, keeps or trains any animal with the intent that the animal engage in an exhibition of fighting with another animal;

B. For amusement or gain, causes any animal to fight with another animal or causes any animals to injure each other; or

C. Permits any act in violation of paragraph A or B to be done on any premises under that person's charge or control.

Animal fighting is a Class C crime. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each violation of this section.

Sec. I-24. 17 MRSA §1033, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:

1-A.__Penalty.__A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime.__In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each violation of subsection 1.

Sec. I-25. 17 MRSA §1033, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 383, §4, is amended to read:

2. Viewing animal fighting. Any A person who is guilty of viewing animal fighting if that person knowingly is present at any place or building where preparations are being made for an exhibition of the fighting of animals or is present at such an exhibition is guilty of a Class D crime.

Sec. I-26. 17 MRSA §1033, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:

2-A.__Penalty.__A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime.

Sec. I-27. 17 MRSA §1314, as amended by PL 1981, c. 584, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§1314.__Penalties