California Penal Code 597s – (a) Every person who willfully abandons any animal is guilty of …
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(a) Every person who willfully abandons any animal is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) This section shall not apply to the release or rehabilitation and release of native California wildlife pursuant to statute or regulations of the California Department of Fish and Game.
Terms Used In California Penal Code 597s
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, implies simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. See California Penal Code 7
(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 303, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)