§ 11-30-110 — Appropriation of horse or mule on open range without permission

Wyoming § 11-30-110

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 11: Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
• Ch. 30: OFFENSES CONCERNING LIVESTOCK AND OTHER ANIMALS

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(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.