For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDON. To leave any animal for any length of time without making effective provision for its food, water, or other care as is reasonably necessary for the animal’s health.
ANIMAL. Any vertebrate member of the animal kingdom except humans. The term shall not include an uncaptured wild creature.
CRUELLY MISTREAT. To knowingly and intentionally kill, maim, disfigure, torture, beat, mutilate, burn, scald, or otherwise set upon any animal.
CRUELLY NEGLECT. To fail to provide any animal in one’s care, whether as owner or custodian, with food, water, or other care as is reasonably necessary for the animal’s health.
HUMANE KILLING. The destruction of an animal by a method which causes the animal a minimum of pain and suffering.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any member of the Nebraska State Patrol, any county or deputy sheriff, any member of the police force of any city or village, or any other public official authorized by a city or village to enforce state or local animal control laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 6-207) (Ord. 1991-4, passed 2-6-1991)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1008