(1) As used in this section:\n(a) 'Pig' means a porcine animal of a type maintained as livestock.\n(b) 'Turning around freely' means having the ability to turn in a complete circle in an enclosure without an impediment, including a tether, and without touching any side of the enclosure.\n(2) A person commits the offense of restrictive confinement of a pregnant pig if the person confines a pregnant pig for more than 12 hours during any 24-hour period in a manner that prevents the pregnant pig from:\n(a) Lying down and fully extending its limbs; or\n(b) Turning around freely.\n(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a pregnant pig:\n(a) That is being transported;\n(b) In a rodeo exhibition, a state or county fair exhibition or a similar exhibition;\n(c) During the slaughtering process;\n(d) During lawful scientific or agricultural research;\n(e) During an examination, operation or test by a veterinarian or during temporary treatment for veterinary purposes; or\n(f) In the seven-day period before the pig farrows.\n(4) The offense of restrictive confinement of a pregnant pig is a Class A violation. [2007 c.722 §1]
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