11-30-110. Appropriation of horse or mule on open range without permission.
(a) It is unlawful for any person without the consent of the owner, to take possession of any horse or mule found running at large upon the open range for the purpose or with the intent of working, riding or driving the horse or mule, where there is no intent on the part of the person to steal the horse or mule. It is unlawful for any person to drive any horses or mules not his own, off or away from any range where the horses or mules are found, except to the nearest corral for the purpose of separating them from horses or mules belonging to the person. Any person driving horses or mules not his own from any range for the purpose of separating them from horses or mules belonging to him, shall drive the horses or mules back to the locality where they were found immediately after separating them whenever the animals have been driven for more than five (5) miles.
(b) Any person violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 11 - Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
Chapter 30 - Offenses Concerning Livestock and Other Animals
Section 11-30-104 - Misbranding or Altering Brand of Livestock.
Section 11-30-107 - Transportation of Beef Unlawfully Obtained or Killed.
Section 11-30-108 - Desertion and Abandonment of Sheep by Herders.
Section 11-30-109 - Taking Horses and Equipment Without Consent of Owner.
Section 11-30-110 - Appropriation of Horse or Mule on Open Range Without Permission.
Section 11-30-111 - Ranch or Stable Keeper Not to Use Horses Without Consent of Owner.
Section 11-30-112 - Abuse or Negligent Treatment by Bailee.
Section 11-30-113 - Unlawful Cutting of Ears of Sheep.
Section 11-30-114 - Tampering With or Drugging of Livestock Prohibited; Definitions; Penalty.