§ 12-3-206. ANIMAL AS PRIZE OR INDUCEMENT; COLORING.

(a)

Exception. This section does not apply to any livestock auctions, accepted livestock practices, or other establishments approved by law.

(b)

Contest, lottery, drawing, or auction. A person may not offer or give away any dog, cat, rabbit, baby chick, duckling, or other fowl or animal as a prize for or as an inducement to enter a contest, lottery, drawing, or auction.

(c)

Other business purposes. A person may not use an animal as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or as an incentive to enter into any business agreement in which the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade.

(d)

Coloring. A person may not dye, color, or stain any animal to change the natural color of the animal.

(1988 Code, § 6-18) (Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 72-03, § 28, 7-1-2004)