81-4-308. Retrieval of impounded animals -- misdemeanor -- penalty.


     81-4-308. Retrieval of impounded animals -- misdemeanor -- penalty. A person who takes or rescues an animal impounded as provided in 81-4-307 from the possession of the person with custody of the animal without the possessor's consent is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 or more than $500 or be confined in the county jail for not more than 60 days, or both.

     History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 167, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 3388, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3388, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1505; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 488, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2652, Ch. 56, L. 2009.