SPONSOR: Sharpe (4)
This bill modifies the offense of animal neglect to include a person who has custody or ownership of an animal, other than livestock, and fails to provide adequate control.
If a person fails to provide adequate care or control that results in:
(1) Property damage, it is a class B misdemeanor, unless the damage exceeds $750, then it is a class E felony;
(2) Physical injury to a person, it is a class A misdemeanor;
(3) Serious physical injury to a person, it is a class E felony; or
(4) Death to a person , it is a class D felony.
The bill also repeals a provision allowing the court to waive all fines and penalties for the first finding of guilt if the person shows that the adequate, permanent remedies have been made.
Statutes affected: