(a) A person may not: (1) overdrive or overload an animal; (2) deprive an animal of necessary sustenance; (3) inflict unnecessary suffering or pain on an animal; (4) cause, procure, or authorize an act prohibited under item (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection; or (5) if the person has charge or custody of an animal, as owner or otherwise, unnecessarily fail to provide the animal with: (i) nutritious food in sufficient quantity; (ii) necessary veterinary care; (iii) proper drink; (iv) proper air; (v) proper space; (vi) proper shelter; or (vii) proper protection from the weather. (b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. (2) As a condition of sentencing, the court may order a defendant convicted of violating this section to: (i) participate in and pay for psychological counseling; and (ii) pay, in addition to any other fines and costs, all reasonable costs incurred in removing, housing, treating, or euthanizing an animal confiscated from the defendant. (3) As a condition of probation, the court may prohibit a defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal.
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