Alaska Stat. § 03.55.190
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Official statutory text
In AS 03.55.100 03.55.190, (1) animal has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900 ;
(2) cost of care means the cost of shelter, care, veterinary assistance, and medical treatment rendered to the animal;
(3) cruelty to animals includes acts constituting cruelty to animals under AS 11.61.140 (a), acts promoting an exhibition of fighting animals under AS 11.61.145 (a)(1) or (2), and other serious acts of animal cruelty warranting protective actions under AS 03.55.100 03.55.190, whether or not they are specifically listed in AS 11.61.140 or 11.61.145;
(4) custodian means a person responsible by law for the care, custody, or control of animals;
(5) department means the Department of Environmental Conservation;
(6) peace officer means (A) an officer of the state troopers;
(B) a member of the police force of a municipality;
(C) a village public safety officer; or
(D) a regional public safety officer.
(2) cost of care means the cost of shelter, care, veterinary assistance, and medical treatment rendered to the animal;
(3) cruelty to animals includes acts constituting cruelty to animals under AS 11.61.140 (a), acts promoting an exhibition of fighting animals under AS 11.61.145 (a)(1) or (2), and other serious acts of animal cruelty warranting protective actions under AS 03.55.100 03.55.190, whether or not they are specifically listed in AS 11.61.140 or 11.61.145;
(4) custodian means a person responsible by law for the care, custody, or control of animals;
(5) department means the Department of Environmental Conservation;
(6) peace officer means (A) an officer of the state troopers;
(B) a member of the police force of a municipality;
(C) a village public safety officer; or
(D) a regional public safety officer.
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