Cal. Pen. Code § 596.5

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 596.5 - Abusive behavior to elephant

It shall be a misdemeanor for any owner or manager of an elephant to engage in abusive behavior towards the elephant, which behavior shall include the discipline of the elephant by any of the following methods:

(a) Deprivation of food, water, or rest.

(b) Use of electricity.

(c) Physical punishment resulting in damage, scarring, or breakage of skin.

(d) Insertion of any instrument into any bodily orifice.

(e) Use of martingales.

(f) Use of block and tackle.

Ca. Pen. Code § 596.5

Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1423, Sec. 1.