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§1034
Title 17: CRIMES
Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE
Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
§1036

§1035. Necessary sustenance

No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Food.  The food shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain all animals in good health.  
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Water.  If potable water is not accessible to the animal at all times, it must be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source.  
[PL 1999, c. 254, §22 (AMD).]
3.  Penalty.  Failure to provide a sufficient supply of food or water is a Class D crime.  
[PL 1999, c. 254, §23 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 254, §§22,23 (AMD).
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