Section 6-3-1005 - Felony Cruelty to Animals; Penalty

6-3-1005. Felony cruelty to animals; penalty. (a) A person commits felony cruelty to animals if the person: (i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix), that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or (ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal. (b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by: (i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and (ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.