Vermont Statutes Title 12. Court Procedure, § 5784. Forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended child or animal

(1) determines the motor vehicle is locked or there is otherwise no reasonable method for the child or animal to exit the vehicle;

(2) reasonably and in good faith believes that forcible entry into the motor vehicle is necessary because the child or animal is in imminent danger of harm;

(3) notifies local law enforcement, fire department, or a 911 operator prior to forcibly entering the vehicle;

(4) remains with the child or animal in a safe location reasonably close to the motor vehicle until a law enforcement, fire, or other emergency responder arrives;

(5) places a notice on the vehicle that the authorities have been notified and specifying the location of the child or animal; and

(6) uses no more force to enter the vehicle and remove the child or animal than necessary under the circumstances.