§ 351b. Scope of subchapter
This subchapter shall not apply to:
(1) activities regulated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to 10 V.S.A. Part 4, including the act of destroying feral swine in accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4709(f);
(2) scientific research governed by accepted procedural standards subject to review by an institutional animal care and use committee;
(3) livestock and poultry husbandry practices for raising, management, and use of animals;
(4) veterinary medical or surgical procedures; and
(5) the killing of an animal as provided by 20 V.S.A. §§ 3809 and 3545. (Added 1997, No. 130 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; amended 2019, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 22.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals
§ 352a. Aggravated cruelty to animals
§ 352b. Rules; affirmative defense
§ 353. Degree of offense; sentencing upon conviction
§ 354. Enforcement; possession of abused animal; searches and seizures; forfeiture
§ 355. Interference with or cruelty to a guide dog
§ 356. Humane officer required training; authorization to perform duties
§ 361. Interference with domestic animals
§ 362. Exposing poison on the land
§ 363. Shooting birds for amusement
§ 366. Prohibited use of animals
§ 381. Transportation by railroad; rest and feeding
§ 382. Transportation by truck; rest and feeding
§ 384. Preference of animals as freight
§ 385. Transportation on the highway without title documents
§ 386. Confinement of animals in vehicles
§ 387. Transportation of horses; vehicles
§ 392. Administration of drugs; violation; rules
§ 395. Hearing; finding; order