In any case in which a defendant is convicted of a violation of the provisions of KRS
525.200 or 525.205, the defendant may be ordered to make restitution to the person or agency owning the animal for any veterinary bills, replacement costs of the animal if it is disabled or killed, and the salary of the animal handler for the period of time his services are lost to the agency or self-employment.
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 525.215

  • Animal: includes every warm-blooded living creature except a human being. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 419, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1998.