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(a) It is unlawful for any person without the consent of the owner, to take possession of any horse or mule found running at large upon the open range for the purpose or with the intent of working, riding or driving the horse or mule, where there is no intent on the part of the person to steal the horse or mule. It is unlawful for any person to drive any horses or mules not his own, off or away from any range where the horses or mules are found, except to the nearest corral for the purpose of separating them from horses or mules belonging to the person. Any person driving horses or mules not his own from any range for the purpose of separating them from horses or mules belonging to him, shall drive the horses or mules back to the locality where they were found immediately after separating them whenever the animals have been driven for more than five (5) miles.
(b) Any person violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 11. Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals § 11-30-110. Appropriation of horse or mule on open range without permission - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-11-agriculture-livestock-and-other-animals/wy-st-sect-11-30-110/
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