LD 1567
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LR 526
Item 1

 
(1) Engages in a sexual act with an animal for the
purpose of that person's sexual gratification;

 
(2) Coerces anyone to engage in a sexual act with an
animal;

 
(3) Engages in a sexual act with an animal in the
presence of a minor;

 
(4) Uses any part of the person's body or an object to
sexually stimulate an animal;

 
(5) Videotapes a person engaging in a sexual act with
an animal; or

 
(6) For the purpose of that person's sexual
gratification, kills or physically abuses an animal.

 
For purposes of this paragraph, "sexual act" means any act
between a person and an animal involving direct physical
contact between the genitals of one and the mouth or anus of
the other, or direct physical contact between the genitals
of one and the genitals of the other. A sexual act may be
proved without allegation or proof of penetration.

 
This paragraph may not be construed to prohibit normal and
accepted practices of animal husbandry;.

 
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;

 
I-1.__Violates paragraph I and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime;

 
J. Kills or tortures an animal to frighten or intimidate a
person or forces a person to injure or kill an animal.
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or

 
J-1.__Violates paragraph J and, at the time of the offense,
has 2 or more prior convictions for violations of this
section, section 1032 or essentially similar crimes in other
jurisdictions.__Violation of this paragraph is a Class C
crime.

 
Sec. I-14. 17 MRSA §1031, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 481, §1,
is repealed.


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