§ 361. Interference with domestic animals
(a) A person commits the crime of interference with domestic animals if the person confines or secretes a domestic animal owned by another, with the intention of concealing its identity or the identity of its owner. A person also commits the crime of interference with domestic animals if he or she conceals the fact that the animal is licensed by removing the collar, harness, or identification, or defaces a tattoo or brand tag from any licensed animal or other domestic animal owned by another.
(b) Interference with domestic animals shall be punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of not more than one year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
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