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RSA 644:8-f · Transporting Dogs in Pickup Trucks

Title: LXII: CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter: 644 · BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND RELATED OFFENSES
Status: current
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644:8-f Transporting Dogs in Pickup Trucks. –

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No person driving a pickup truck shall transport any dog in the back of the vehicle on a public way, unless the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the floor, the dog is cross tethered to the vehicle, the dog is protected by a secured container or cage, or the dog is otherwise protected, in a manner which will prevent the dog from being thrown or from falling or jumping from the vehicle.

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II.

Notwithstanding paragraph I, this section shall not apply to the following:

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(a)

A dog being used by a farmer or farm employee while actually engaged in farming activities requiring the services of a dog; or

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(b)

A hunting dog being used at a hunting site or between hunting sites by a licensed hunter who is in possession of all applicable licenses and permits for the species being pursued during the legal season for such activity.

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III.

Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation. Source. 1996, 191:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

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Source note

Source. 1996, 191:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.

Source history

1996, 191:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997

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