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Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 008: HUMANE AND PROPER TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
- Subchapter 001: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
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§ 351. Definitions
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§ 351a. Purpose of subchapter
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§ 351b. Scope of subchapter
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§ 352. Cruelty to animals
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§ 352a. Aggravated cruelty to animals
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§ 352b. Rules; affirmative defense
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§ 353. Degree of offense; sentencing upon conviction
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§ 354. Enforcement; possession of abused animal; searches and seizures; forfeiture
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§ 355. Interference with or cruelty to a guide dog
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§ 356. Humane officer required training; authorization to perform duties
- Subchapter 003: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 361. Interference with domestic animals
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§ 362. Exposing poison on the land
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§ 363. Shooting birds for amusement
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§ 364. Animal fights
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§ 365. Shelter of animals
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§ 366. Prohibited use of animals
- Subchapter 005: EUTHANASIA
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§ 371. Euthanizing animals
- Subchapter 007: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS
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§ 381. Transportation by railroad; rest and feeding
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§ 382. Transportation by truck; rest and feeding
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§ 383. Shipping of animals
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§ 384. Preference of animals as freight
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§ 385. Transportation on the highway without title documents
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§ 386. Confinement of animals in vehicles
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§ 387. Transportation of horses; vehicles
- Subchapter 009: USE OF DRUGS IN ANIMALS IN LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS
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§ 391. Definitions
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§ 392. Administration of drugs; violation; rules
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§ 393. Statement of ownership
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§ 394. Testing
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§ 395. Hearing; finding; order
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§ 396. Appeal
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§ 397. Administrative penalty
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§ 398. Loss of eligibility
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§ 399. Abuse; disqualification
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§ 400. Alcohol breath test; disqualification