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13 V.S.A. § 366
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 366. Prohibited use of animals

§ 366. Prohibited use of animals|(a) No live animal shall be used as a fund-raising device or award in a contest, lottery, game, or promotion by any person or entity other than at an event recognized by an agricultural or sporting association. An alternative cash prize shall be offered. A person or entity shall not transfer or award an animal without reasonable assurance that the person receiving the animal will provide proper transportation and adequate care.(b) No live fowl, turtles, or rabbits under eight weeks of age in lots of less than six shall be offered for sale or sold, displayed, or given away.(c) No dog, puppy, cat, or kitten shall be offered for sale, sold, displayed, or given away on the side of any highway, as defined in 19 V.S.A. § 1, except by the owner or lessor of the abutting land. It shall be an affirmative defense under this subsection that a transaction involving a sale or giving away of a dog, puppy, cat, or kitten was previously arranged by the parties, and the sale or giving away on the side of the highway was only for the convenient transfer of the animal.(d) A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250.00. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1997, No. 130 (Adj. Sess.), § 13; 2001, No. 98 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 8, 2002.)
13 V.S.A. § 371
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 371. Euthanizing animals

§ 371. Euthanizing animals|(a) Registered animal shelters may purchase, possess, and administer approved euthanasia solution to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted pets and animals in accordance with the rules established by the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets under 20 V.S.A. § 3913.(b) No person shall euthanize animals for an animal shelter without first completing the certification training program under 20 V.S.A. § 3913, except a Vermont licensed veterinarian and a person in training under such program. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 23, 1994; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 381
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 381. Transportation by railroad; rest and feeding

§ 381. Transportation by railroad; rest and feeding|(a) A railroad company transporting animals shall not permit them to be confined in cars more than 28 consecutive hours, including the time they have been confined on connecting roads, without unloading them for rest, water, and feeding for at least five consecutive hours, unless prevented from so unloading by storm or other accidental causes. Animals unloaded shall be properly fed, watered, and sheltered during each rest by the owner, or fed, watered, and sheltered during each rest by the owner or person having custody of the animals. In case of default, the railroad company transporting the animal shall provide feed and watering at the owner's expense. In this case, the company shall have a lien upon the animals for food, care, and custody furnished.(b) Violation of the 28-hour rule of this section is a violation of subdivision 352(4) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
13 V.S.A. § 382
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 382. Transportation by truck; rest and feeding

§ 382. Transportation by truck; rest and feeding|(a) No person shall confine or permit to be confined any animals being transported by truck under his or her orders or control for more than 18 consecutive hours without their removal from the truck for a rest period of not less than four hours. The animals shall be provided with feed and water during this period except when reasonable space, food, and water are provided in the vehicle. Reasonable space for animals and protection from the weather shall be provided in trucks employed commercially in the long distance transportation of animals.(b) A person who violates a provision of this section shall be in violation of subdivision 352(4) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
13 V.S.A. § 383
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 383. Shipping of animals

§ 383. Shipping of animals|(a) There shall be separation of livestock species, as defined in 6 V.S.A. § 761, when these animals are transported by either rail or truck.(b) Failure to provide such separation shall be a violation of subdivisions 352(3) and (4) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1995, No. 39, § 3, eff. April 17, 1995; 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.)
13 V.S.A. § 384
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 384. Preference of animals as freight

§ 384. Preference of animals as freight|Any private or common carrier operating within this State shall yield to vehicles containing cattle, sheep, swine, equine, or other animals to allow continuous passage in preference to other freight. All vehicles and common carriers loaded with animals at any station shall take precedence over all other freight. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 385
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 385. Transportation on the highway without title documents

§ 385. Transportation on the highway without title documents|(a) No person, except the owner of cattle being transported or a person acting under written authority of the owner, shall transport cattle on any public highway unless the person has in his or her possession a bill of sale or a memorandum signed by the owner of the cattle and containing the owner's address, the number, breed, and ear tag number of the cattle, and the name of the place to which the cattle are to be transported. Any person transporting such cattle shall, on demand, exhibit a bill of sale or memorandum to any State investigator, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, or State Police officer.(b) Violation of this section shall be punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 386
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 386. Confinement of animals in vehicles

§ 386. Confinement of animals in vehicles|(a) A person shall not leave an animal unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that would endanger the health or safety of the animal.(b) Any humane officer or member of a fire and rescue service may use reasonable force to remove any such animal from a motor vehicle. The officer so removing an animal shall deliver the animal to a humane society, veterinarian, or town or municipal pound. If the owner of the animal cannot be found, the officer shall place a written notice in the vehicle, bearing the name of the officer and the department and address where the animal may be claimed. The owner shall be liable for reasonable expenses, and a lien may be placed on the animal for these expenses. The officer may not be held liable for criminal or civil liability for any damage resulting from actions taken under subsection (a) of this section.(c) Failure to comply with subsection (a) of this section is a violation of subdivision 352(3) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 12.)
13 V.S.A. § 387
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 387. Transportation of horses; vehicles

§ 387. Transportation of horses; vehicles|(a) Every vehicle utilized for the transportation of more than seven horses on the highway shall meet the following requirements:  (1) there shall be at least two doors for loading and unloading, which shall not be on the same side; (2) loading ramps shall be provided if the vertical distance from the floor of the truck to the ground is greater than 15 inches; (3) the interior compartment construction shall be of smooth material with no hazardous, sharp protrusions; (4) there shall be sufficient openings to ensure adequacy of ventilation; (5) partitions shall be placed in compartments having no stalls; (6) doorways shall be of sufficient height to allow safe loading and unloading; and (7) compartment height shall be sufficient to allow clearance of the poll and withers of each horse loaded.   (b) Vehicles under this section shall have no more than one tier in compartments carrying horses.(c) The Secretary shall establish rules for compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.(d) Failure to comply with this section, or the rules established thereunder, is a violation of subdivision 352(3) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 13.)
13 V.S.A. § 391
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 391. Definitions

§ 391. Definitions|In addition to those definitions set forth in section 351 of this title, the following words shall have the following definitions:  (1) "Animal pulling contest" means a pulling contest in which weights are pulled by animals for competitive purposes. (2) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets or a designee. (3) "Competitive event" means pulling contests, trail rides, shows, and any other competition for premiums or prizes involving animals. (4) "Drug" means those substances identified under 18 V.S.A. § 4051(5). (5) "Owner" means any person, partnership, or corporation having title to animals in any competitive event. (6) "Superintendent" means any individual designated to control animals during any livestock competition. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 392
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 392. Administration of drugs; violation; rules

§ 392. Administration of drugs; violation; rules|(a) No person shall administer internally or externally a drug that may affect or alter the normal performance of an animal entered in an animal pulling contest or competitive event. Any animal so treated shall be disqualified, and any award, premium, or trophy forfeited.(b) The Secretary shall establish rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 393
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 393. Statement of ownership

§ 393. Statement of ownership|A signed statement of ownership in the name of the handler, including a description of the animal, shall be submitted to the superintendent before the start of a competitive event or animal pulling contest. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 394
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 394. Testing

§ 394. Testing|(a) The Secretary may take specimens for drug testing of saliva, blood, or urine, or all three, from any animal entered in an animal pulling contest or a competitive event. If a drug is found in a chemical analysis of the saliva, urine, or blood, it shall be prima facie evidence that a drug has been administered. A proper chain of evidence shall be maintained.(b) The Secretary may assess and retain a fee for the taking of a drug test sufficient to recoup the expense of the test procedure.(c) Failure of an owner or handler to submit an animal for testing on request shall be treated under this chapter as if the presence of a drug were found in a test performed on the animal.(d) Failure to provide adequate information or assistance in animal restraint for the Secretary to obtain an official sample shall be a violation of this section, subject to the penalty provision of section 397 of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 395
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 395. Hearing; finding; order

§ 395. Hearing; finding; order|Within 14 calendar days from the date test results are received by the Secretary, the Secretary shall notify the superintendent of the animal pulling contest or competitive event, and the animal's owner, of the results. If the presence of a drug is found in the test, the Secretary shall hold a hearing, at which the owner of the animal or a representative of the owner may appear and be heard. On the basis of all evidence presented, the Secretary shall issue a finding of whether the provisions of this subchapter have been violated. The Secretary shall make an appropriate order of whether the owner, the representative of the owner, or the animal shall be eligible to participate in future competitive events or animal pulling contests held in this State. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 396
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 396. Appeal

§ 396. Appeal|Any person aggrieved by a finding and order or penalty of the Secretary under this subchapter may appeal to the Superior Court in the county in which the animal pulling contest or competitive event was held. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
13 V.S.A. § 397
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 397. Administrative penalty

§ 397. Administrative penalty|In addition to the forfeiture of any award, premium, or trophy otherwise due, and in addition to other penalties provided by law, a person violating this chapter may be assessed an administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 by the Secretary. The Secretary shall utilize the provisions of 6 V.S.A. §§ 16 and 17 for purposes of assessing the penalty. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2019, No. 77, § 8, eff. June 19, 2019.)
13 V.S.A. § 398
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 398. Loss of eligibility

§ 398. Loss of eligibility|Any person fined or convicted of administering an unlawful drug to animals entered in a competitive event or animal pulling contest held in another state shall be ineligible to compete in any animal pulling contest or competitive event in this State for a period not to exceed two years from the date of such fine or court conviction. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 399
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 399. Abuse; disqualification

§ 399. Abuse; disqualification|(a) Any person found rein-whipping or otherwise whipping a horse in an animal pulling contest under this subchapter shall be automatically disqualified, and be ineligible to receive any award, premium, or trophy. The light use of reins applied to the hindquarters may be permitted on entry to the pit and while the team is making its draw. The use of reins for other than guiding the animals at any other time is prohibited.(b) Any person found face-whipping cattle in an animal pulling contest shall be automatically disqualified and ineligible to receive any award, premium, or trophy. If a goad stick is used in the contest, it must be made of wood, not taped, and not more than 3/4 inches in diameter.(c) Excessive violation of either subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be deemed a violation of subdivision 352(2) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2003, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 14.)
13 V.S.A. § 400
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals|§ 400. Alcohol breath test; disqualification

§ 400. Alcohol breath test; disqualification|A superintendent may require that contestants or other participants at an animal pulling contest or competitive event pass a breathalyzer test for alcohol. The test shall be conducted by the State Police, sheriff, or local police before the contest or event occurs. Any person above a 0.10 percent concentration level shall be disqualified and barred from participation in any animal pulling contest or competitive event on the day of the test. (Added 1989, No. 270 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 501
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 501. Arson causing death

§ 501. Arson causing death|A person who willfully and maliciously burns the building of another, or willfully and maliciously sets fire to a building owned in whole or in part by himself or herself, by means of which the life of a person is lost, shall be guilty of murder in the first degree.
13 V.S.A. § 502
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 502. First degree arson

§ 502. First degree arson|A person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any dwelling house, whether occupied, unoccupied, or vacant, or any kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or other outhouse that is parcel thereof, or belonging, or adjoining thereto, whether the property of himself or herself or of another, shall be guilty of arson in the first degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years nor less than two years or fined not more than $2,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 503
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 503. Second degree arson

§ 503. Second degree arson|A person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any building or structure of whatsoever class or character, whether the property of himself or herself or of another, not included or described in section 502 of this title, shall be guilty of arson in the second degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than five years nor less than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 504
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 504. Third degree arson

§ 504. Third degree arson|A person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any personal property of whatsoever class or character, not less than $25.00 in value and the property of another person, shall be guilty of arson in the third degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than three years nor less than one year, or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 505
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 505. Fourth degree arson

§ 505. Fourth degree arson|A person who willfully and maliciously attempts to set fire to or willfully and maliciously attempts to burn or to aid, counsel, or procure the burning of any of the buildings or property mentioned in sections 502-504 of this title, or who willfully and maliciously commits any act preliminary thereto, or in furtherance thereof, shall be guilty of arson in the fourth degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than two years nor less than one year or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 506
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 506. Burning to defraud insurer

§ 506. Burning to defraud insurer|A person who willfully and with intent to injure or defraud the insurer sets fire to or burns or attempts so to do or who willfully and maliciously causes to be burned or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any building, structure, or personal property, of whatsoever class or character, whether the property of himself or herself or of another, which shall at the time be insured by any person, company, or corporation against loss or damage by fire, shall be imprisoned not more than five years nor less than one year or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 507
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 507. Burning forests

§ 507. Burning forests|A person who willfully and maliciously sets on fire, or causes to be set on fire, woods or forest, so as to occasion injury to another person, shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)
13 V.S.A. § 508
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 508. Setting fires

§ 508. Setting fires|A person who enters upon lands of another and sets a fire that causes damage shall be imprisoned not more than 60 days nor less than 30 days or fined not more than $100.00 nor less than $10.00, or both. The provisions of this section shall not affect the provisions of section 507 of this title. (Amended 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23; 2019, No. 77, § 9.)
13 V.S.A. § 509
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 11 - Arson and Burning|§ 509. Attempts

§ 509. Attempts|The placing or distributing of any inflammable, explosive, or combustible material or substance, or any device, in any building or property mentioned in sections 502-505 of this title in any arrangement or preparation with intent willfully and maliciously to set fire to or burn the same, or to procure the setting fire to or burning of the same shall, for the purposes of this chapter, constitute an attempt to burn such building or property.
13 V.S.A. § 608
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 13 - Assaults|§ 608. Assault and robbery

§ 608. Assault and robbery|(a) A person who assaults another and robs, steals, or takes from his or her person or in his or her presence money or other property that may be the subject of larceny shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years.(b) A person who, being armed with a dangerous weapon, assaults another and robs, steals, or takes from his or her person or in his or her presence money or other property that may be the subject of larceny shall be imprisoned for not more than 15 years nor less than one year.(c) If in the attempt or commission of an offense under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, a person causes bodily injury, such person shall be imprisoned for not more than 20 years nor less than one year. Any penalty imposed under this subsection shall be in lieu of any penalty imposed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section. (Added 1973, No. 73, eff. 30 days from April 14, 1973.)
13 V.S.A. § 701
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 15 - Barratry|§ 701. Penalty

§ 701. Penalty|A person who is a common barrator shall be fined not more than $50.00 and become bound with sufficient surety for his or her good behavior for not less than one year.