Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's pet animal or pet animals. Provides that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Repeals exemption of cropping and docking as customarily practiced under the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree. (SD2)

Statutes affected:
HB1527: 471-1, 471-2, 471-15, 711-1108.5
HB1527 HD1: 471-2, 471-15, 711-1108.5
HB1527 SD1: 471-2, 471-15, 711-1108.5
HB1527 SD2: 471-2, 471-15, 711-1108.5
Latest: 471-1, 471-2, 471-15, 711-1108.5