(a) No person shall maliciously, or willfully and without the consent of the owner, kill or injure a farm animal, dog, cat or other domestic animal that is the property of another. This section does not apply to a licensed veterinarian acting in an official capacity.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if the value of the animal killed or the injury done amounts to less than three hundred dollars ($300.00). If the value of the animal killed or the injury done amounts to three hundred dollars ($300.00) or more, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. The penalty shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 1992-158. Passed 12-7-92.)