Code of Federal Regulations Currentness. Title 25. Indians. Chapter I. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. Subchapter B. Law and Order. Part 11. Law and Order on Indian Reservations[Change to “Courts of Indian Offenses and Law and Order Code” Effective Aug. 11, 2008]. Subpart D. Criminal Offenses. § 11.446 Cruelty to animals.
Country of Origin:
United States
Agency of Origin:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
National Citation:
25 C. F. R. § 11.446, 25 CFR § 11.446
Agency Citation:
Printable Version
Last checked by Web Center Staff:
2/11
Summary:
This regulation concerns acts of animal cruelty on Indian reservations or under the jurisdiction of tribal courts. According to § 11.446, a person commits a misdemeanor if he or she purposely or recklessly subjects any animal in his or her custody to cruel neglect; subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; kills or injures any animal belonging to another without legal privilege or consent of the owner; or causes one animal to fight with another.
Material in Full:
A person commits a misdemeanor if he or she purposely or recklessly:
(a) Subjects any animal in his or her custody to cruel neglect; or
(b) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment; or
(c) Kills or injures any animal belonging to another without legal privilege or consent of the owner.
(d) Causes one animal to fight with another.
SOURCE: 58 FR 54411, Oct. 21, 1993; 73 FR 39859, July 11, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; R.S. 463, 25 U.S.C. 2; R.S. 465, 25 U.S.C. 9; 42 Stat. 208, 25 U.S.C. 13; 38 Stat. 586, 25 U.S.C. 200.
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