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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 258 ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION
258.212 Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
Download pdfanimal of any age, including but not limited to a hound or dog used in the sport of
hunting. (2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to a person removing an identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device if the removal is:
(a) Necessary to prevent or treat an injury to the animal;
(b) Done by a law enforcement officer or animal control officer for a legitimate purpose; or (c) Done with the written permission of the owner of the animal. (3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Effective: June 25, 2009
History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2009.
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