New Hampshire HB1766 revises laws on livestock cruelty, including procedures for confiscation, care, and disposition of livestock.
New Hampshire HB1766 amends existing laws to address cruelty to livestock. It allows law enforcement officers to confiscate livestock when there is probable cause of abuse or neglect and imminent danger to the animal's health or life. The bill outlines procedures for officers to follow, including leaving a written notice and providing proper care for the confiscated livestock. It also establishes that if the cost to alleviate suffering exceeds allowable reimbursement, the animal may be euthanized.
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