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Title 20 : Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 191 : Control Generally
Subchapter 002 : POUNDS AND IMPOUNDING
(Cite as: 20 V.S.A. § 3481)-
§ 3481. Breaking open pound; unlawful release
A person who breaks open a pound, or directly or indirectly releases an animal impounded, without authority so to do, shall be fined $25.00 and shall be liable to the person impounding for the damages occasioned thereby.
