(A) A person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the second degree when except as authorized by law he intentionally or wantonly:

(1) Subjects any animal to or causes cruel or injurious mistreatment through abandonment, participates other than as provided in § 90.03 in causing it to fight for pleasure or profit, (including, but not limited to being a spectator or vendor at an event where a four legged animal is caused to fight for pleasure or profit) mutilation, beating, torturing, tormenting, failing to provide adequate food, drink, space, or health care, or by any other means; or

(2) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or

(3) Kills any animal.

(1) Pursuant to a license to hunt, fish, or trap;

(2) Incident to the processing as food or for other commercial purposes;

(3) For humane purposes;

(4) For any other purpose authorized by law.
(KRS 525.130)  Penalty, see § 90.99

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