Whoever knowingly and wilfully shall take and use any horse, mare or mule without the consent of the owner thereof, but without intent to steal, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than one year or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-303; 1952 Code Section 6-303; 1942 Code Section 1209; 1932 Code Section 1209; Cr. C. '22 Section 97; Cr. C. '12 Section 228; Cr. C. '02 Section 175; R. S. 170; 1883 (18) 434; 1917 (30) 43-47.
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