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RSA 644:8-aa · Animals in Motor Vehicle

Title
LXII: CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter
644 · BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND RELATED OFFENSES
Status
current
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644:8-aa Animals in Motor Vehicle. –

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I.

It shall be cruelty to confine an animal in a motor vehicle or other enclosed space in which the temperature is either so high or so low as to cause serious harm to the animal. "Animal" means a domestic animal, household pet, or wild animal held in captivity.

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II.

Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as set forth in RSA 644:8.

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III.

Any law enforcement officer or agent of a licensed humane organization may take action necessary to rescue a confined animal endangered by extreme temperatures, and to remove the threat of further serious harm.

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IV.

No officer or agent taking action under paragraph III shall be liable for damage reasonably necessary to rescue the confined animal. Source. 1981, 575:1, eff. July 7, 1981.

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Source note

Source. 1981, 575:1, eff. July 7, 1981.

Source history

  • 1981, 575:1, eff. July 7, 1981

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