§ 4-13-3 — Prohibited acts

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any equine: (1) To commit a violation of Code Section 16-12-4 , relating to cruelty to animals, which involves an equine owned by, possessed by, or in the custody or control of such person; (2) To fail to provide adequate food and water to such equine; (3) To fail to provide humane care for such equine; (4) To unnecessarily overload, overdrive, torment, or beat any equine or to cause the death of any equine in a cruel or inhumane manner; or (5) To interfere with or hinder the Commissioner or his designated agent or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties under this chapter.