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Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-8-217. Aggravated animal cruelty

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A person commits the offense of aggravated animal cruelty if the person purposely or knowingly:

(1) kills or inflicts cruelty to an animal with the purpose of terrifying, torturing, or mutilating the animal; or

(2) inflicts cruelty to animals on a collection, kennel, or herd of 10 or more animals.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-8-217. Aggravated animal cruelty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-45-crimes/mt-st-45-8-217/

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