A. It is unlawful for any person to cause, sponsor, arrange, hold or participate in a fight between dogs or cocks for the purpose of monetary gain or entertainment. Participation in a fight between dogs or cocks for the purpose of monetary gain or entertainment consists of an adult knowingly: (1) being present at a dog fight without attempting to interfere with or stop the contest; or (2) owning or equipping one of the participating dogs or cocks with knowledge of the contest. B. It is unlawful to train, equip or sponsor a dog or cock for the purpose of having it participate in a fight with another dog or cock, respectively, for monetary gain or entertainment. C. Any person violating the provisions of Subsection A or B of this section, as it pertains to dogs, is guilty of a fourth degree felony. D. Any person violating the provisions of Subsection A or B of this section as it pertains to cocks: (1) upon a first conviction, is guilty of a petty misdemeanor; (2) upon a second conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and (3) upon a third or subsequent conviction, is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: Laws 1981, ch. 30, § 1; 2007, ch. 6, § 2. eanor; (2) upon a second conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and (3) upon a third or subsequent conviction, is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: Laws 1981, ch. 30, § 1; 2007, ch. 6, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, added 'or cocks' after the word 'dogs' in Subsection A; changed 'such a fight' to 'a dog fight' in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A; added 'or cock' and 'or cock, respectively' after the words 'dog' in Subsection B; added 'as it pertains to dogs' after the word 'section' in Subsection C; and added Subsection D to provide penalties.
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