Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-1005
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§ 6-3-1005. Felony cruelty to animals; penalty
Official statutory text
(a) A person commits felony cruelty to animals if the person:
(i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix) , that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or
(ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal.
(b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by:
(i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and
(ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
(i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix) , that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or
(ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal.
(b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by:
(i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and
(ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
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