Title 33 · WY

33-30-215 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not

Citation: Wyo. Stat. § 33-30-215

Section: 33-30-215

33-30-215 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(b) The board or any citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit. If the court finds that the person is violating or is threatening to violate this act, it shall enter an injunction restraining him from such unlawful acts.

33-30-215. Disposition of unclaimed animals in custody of veterinarians; notice to owner; liability of veterinarians; "abandoned animals".

(a) Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care, which shall be unclaimed by its owner or his agent for a period of more than ten (10) days after written notice is given to the owner or his agent at his last known address, shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society or dog pound in the area for the disposal as such custodian may deem proper.

(b) The giving of notice to the owner, or the agent of the owner, of such animal by the licensed veterinarian, as provided in the foregoing paragraph, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom such animal may be given of any further liability for disposal; it is further provided that such procedure by the licensed veterinarian shall not constitute grounds for disciplinary procedure under this act.

(c) For the purpose of this act the term "abandoned" shall mean to forsake entirely, or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner, or his agent; such abandonment shall constitute the relinquishment of all rights and claim by the owner to such animal. 33-30-216. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-217. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-218. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-219. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-220. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-221. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-222. Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 127, § 3.

33-30-223. Certificate required.

(a) No person shall practice as an animal euthanasia technician unless a permit is obtained as provided in W.S.