Sec. F-1. 17 MRSA §1031, sub-§1-B, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §15 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is further amended to read:
1-B. Aggravated cruelty to animals. A person is guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals if that person, in a manner manifesting a depraved indifference to animal life or suffering, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly:
A. Causes extreme physical pain to an animal;
B. Causes the death of an animal; or
C. Physically tortures an animal.
Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for a first or subsequent violation of this subsection. The sentencing provisions in subsection 3-B also apply to a person convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved, except as otherwise indicated.
Effective June 17, 2005, unless otherwise
indicated.
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