Section 03.55.190. Definitions.

In AS 03.55.100 - 03.55.190,
        (1) "animal" has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900;
        (2) [Effective January 17, 2017]. =ro "cost of care" means the cost of shelter, care, veterinary assistance, and medical treatment rendered to the animal;
        (3) [Effective January 17, 2017]. =ro "cruelty to animals" includes acts constituting cruelty to animals under AS 11.61.140(a), acts promoting an exhibition of fighting animals under AS 11.61.145(a)(1) or (2), and other serious acts of animal cruelty warranting protective actions under AS 03.55.100 - 03.55.190, whether or not they are specifically listed in AS 11.61.140 or 11.61.145;
        (4) "custodian" means a person responsible by law for the care, custody, or control of animals;
        (5) "department" means the Department of Environmental Conservation.
        (6) [Effective January 17, 2017]. =ro "peace officer" means
             (A) an officer of the state troopers;
             (B) a member of the police force of a municipality;
             (C) a village public safety officer; or
             (D) a regional public safety officer.

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

HB 147 ANIMALS: PROTECTION/RELEASE/CUSTODY

History

(Sec. 1 ch 139 SLA 2004; am Sec. 11 ch 60 SLA 2016)