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Title 17, Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
17 §1011. Definitions
17 §1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses
17 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures
17 §1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED)
17 §1015. Surcharge imposed
Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS
17 §1021. Possession of animals
17 §1022. Prevention of cruelty
17 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty
17 §1024. Impeding the performance of an officer
17 §1025. Handling of animals seized or held
17 §1026. Penalty for violation
17 §1027. Security for seizure and impoundment of animals relating to cruelty to animals or animal fighting
Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
17 §1031. Cruelty to animals
17 §1032. Cruelty to birds
17 §1033. Animal fighting
17 §1034. Application for search warrant
17 §1035. Necessary sustenance
17 §1036. Necessary medical attention
17 §1037. Proper shelter; protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions
17 §1037-A. Affirmative defense
17 §1038. Animals abandoned at animal care facilities
17 §1039. Cruel confinement of calves raised for veal and sows during gestation
Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS
17 §1041. Euthanasia by prescribed methods
17 §1042. Euthanasia performed by licensed veterinarian or certified person
17 §1043. Emergency methods
17 §1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
17 §1045. Inspection
17 §1046. Penalty for violation
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