Alabama § 13A-11-16 Greyhounds Used for Racing to Be Put to Death by Lethal Injection

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-11-16 — Greyhounds Used for Racing to Be Put to Death by Lethal Injection

Alabama·Title 13A Criminal Code·Ch. 11 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety·Art. 1 Offenses Against Public Order and Decency

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that animals that participate in greyhound racing on which pari-mutual wagering is conducted and animals that are bred and trained for greyhound racing be treated humanely, both on and off the racetrack, throughout the lives of the animals.

(b)A greyhound bred, trained, or used for greyhound racing may not be put to death by any means other than lethal injection. A greyhound may not be removed from this state for the purpose of being destroyed.

(c)(1) Any person who violates this section on the first offense shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(2)A person who violates this section on a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that animals that participate in greyhound racing on which pari-mutual wagering is conducted and animals that are bred and trained for greyhound racing be treated humanely, both on and off the racetrack, throughout the lives of the animals.
(b) A greyhound bred, trained, or used for greyhound racing may not be put to death by any means other than lethal injection. A greyhound may not be removed from this state for the purpose of being destroyed.
(c)(1) Any person who violates this section on the first offense shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) A person who violates this section on a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

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