Clarifies penalties and disposition of animals subject to cruelty treatment in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4725 amends the state's animal cruelty laws to clarify penalties and the disposition of animals subject to cruel treatment. It mandates a misdemeanor conviction and a jail sentence of 90 days to one year, or a fine of $500 to $3,000, or both, for a second or subsequent violation of animal cruelty. The bill also allows courts to prohibit convicted individuals from possessing animals for up to five years for misdemeanors and up to 15 years for felonies.

Clarifies penalties and disposition of animals subject to cruelty treatment in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4725 amends the state's animal cruelty laws to clarify penalties and the disposition of animals subject to cruel treatment. It mandates a misdemeanor conviction and a jail sentence of 90 days to one year, or a fine of $500 to $3,000, or both, for a second or subsequent violation of animal cruelty. The bill also allows courts to prohibit convicted individuals from possessing animals for up to five years for misdemeanors and up to 15 years for felonies.