(a) (1) In this section, "sexual contact with an animal" means any act: (i) involving: 1. a person touching the sex organ or anus of an animal; 2. contact between: A. the sex organ or anus of a person and the mouth, sex organ, or anus of an animal; or B. the sex organ or anus of an animal, and the mouth, sex organ, or anus of a person; or 3. insertion of: A. any part of the body of a person into the opening of the vagina or anus of an animal; B. any part of an animal's body into the opening of the vagina or anus of a person; or C. any object into the opening of the vagina or anus of an animal; and (ii) committed for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, abuse, or financial gain. (2) "Sexual contact with an animal" does not include: (i) an accepted veterinary practice; (ii) artificial insemination of an animal for reproductive purposes; (iii) accepted animal husbandry practices, including: 1. grooming; 2. raising; 3. breeding; 4. assisting with the birthing process; or 5. any other activity that provides care for an animal; or (iv) generally accepted practices relating to the judging of breed confirmation. (b) A person may not: (1) intentionally: (i) mutilate an animal; (ii) torture an animal; (iii) cruelly beat an animal; (iv) cruelly kill an animal; or (v) engage in sexual contact with an animal; (2) cause, procure, or authorize an act prohibited under item (1) of this subsection; or (3) except in the case of self-defense, intentionally inflict bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on an animal owned or used by a law enforcement unit. (c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of aggravated cruelty to animals and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. (2) As a condition of sentencing, the court may: (i) order a defendant convicted of violating this section to: 1. participate in and pay for psychological counseling; and 2. 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; and (ii) prohibit a defendant from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal for a specified period of time.
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