(a) Any cosmetic surgery practiced on an animal shall be conducted solely and exclusively by a veterinarian who holds a license and is a Veterinarian College member.\n(b) Unauthorized persons who engage in this practice shall be accused of a fourth-degree felony.\n(1) If upon conviction, the accused qualifies and avails him/herself of serving time on probation or of any alternative method other than jail imprisonment, the punishment shall entail a mandatory fine ranging from one thousand [dollars] ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000).\nHistory —Aug. 4, 2008, No. 154, § 2.14.
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