§ 131.100 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

   (A)   Except as otherwise authorized by law, no person shall intentionally or recklessly:

      (1)   Subject any animal under human custody or control to cruel mistreatment;

      (2)   Subject any animal under his or her custody or control to cruel neglect; and

      (3)   Kill without legal privilege any animal under the custody or control of another, or any wild bird.

   (B)   As used in this section, ANIMAL includes birds.

(Ord. 461, passed 6-8-1998) Penalty, see § 131.999