Any crate or other container used for the purpose of transporting, shipping or holding for sale any live poultry shall be in a sanitary condition and shall be constructed so as to provide sufficient ventilation and warmth, and such poultry, while in such container, shall receive such reasonable care as may be required to prevent unnecessary suffering. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class D misdemeanor.
(1949 Rev., S. 8573; P.A. 12-80, S. 106.)
History: P.A. 12-80 replaced penalty of a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days or both with a class D misdemeanor.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 945 - (Offenses Against Humanity and Morality) Cruelty to Animals
Section 53-242 to 53-246. - Blasphemy. Obscenity. Intoxication.
Section 53-247a. - Provision of cannabis to domesticated animals.
Section 53-248. - Sale or treatment of animals unable to work.
Section 53-249. - Cruelty to poultry.
Section 53-249a. - Sale or gift of dyed fowl or rabbits prohibited.
Section 53-250. - Use of animals, reptiles and birds.
Section 53-251. - Docking of horses' tails.
Section 53-252. - Transportation of animals on railroads.
Section 53-253. - Notice of arrest of offender to be given.
Section 53-254. - Causing dependency or delinquency of children.