Section 258.212 - Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification prohibited - Exceptions - Penalty(1) No person other than the owner shall tamper with or remove without permission an identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device from a domesticated animal of any age, including but not limited to a hound or dog used in the sport of hunting.(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to a person removing an identification tag, chip, locator, or electronic tracking device if the removal is: (a) Necessary to prevent or treat an injury to the animal;(b) Done by a law enforcement officer or animal control officer for a legitimate purpose; or(c) Done with the written permission of the owner of the animal.(3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.Effective:6/25/2009
Created 2009, Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 1, effective6/25/2009.