Physical alteration of equines

Section 3-1-23

Burning, cauterizing, etc., of teeth of horse, mule, etc., for purpose of fraudulently making horse, etc., appear younger - Prohibited.

Any person burning, cauterizing or mechanically changing the natural appearance or condition of the teeth of any horse, mule or other soliped in order to fraudulently make such animal appear younger than the animal really is shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Acts 1935, No. 132, p. 175; Code 1940, T. 3, §20.)

Section 3-1-24

Burning, cauterizing, etc., of teeth of horse, mule, etc., for purpose of fraudulently making horse, etc., appear younger - Evidence as to burning, etc., of teeth to be substantiated by veterinarian.

The evidence required for the conviction of any person for violating any provision of Section 3-1-23 must be substantiated as to the burning, cauterizing or changing of the natural appearance or condition of the teeth of such horse, mule or other soliped by a graduate licensed veterinarian and, when necessary, the state veterinarian or a graduate veterinarian selected by the state veterinarian shall determine and testify to the changes that have been made in the teeth of such animal or animals.

(Acts 1935, No. 132, p. 175; Code 1940, T. 3, §21.)

Section 3-1-25

Burning, cauterizing, etc., of teeth of horse, mule, etc., for purpose of fraudulently making horse, etc., appear younger - Effect of possession of such horse, etc.

The possession of any horse, mule or other soliped which has had its teeth burned, cauterized or mechanically changed in order to make such animal appear younger than it really is shall be prima facie evidence of intent to violate the provisions of Section 3-1-23.

(Acts 1935, No. 132, p. 175; Code 1940, T. 3, §22.)

Section 3-1-26

Burning, cauterizing, etc., of teeth of horse, mule, etc., for purpose of fraudulently making horse, etc., appear younger - Transportation, etc., of such horse into state.

Any person transporting or moving into Alabama, for any purpose whatsoever, any horse, mule or other soliped which has had its teeth burned, cauterized or changed in any manner to make such animal appear younger than it really is shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Acts 1935, No. 132, p. 175; Code 1940, T. 3, §23.)

Section 3-1-27

Marking, branding or altering mark or brand of equine or equidae, etc., of another with intent to defraud.

Any person who, with intent to defraud, marks or brands any unmarked equine or equidae, cow, hog, sheep, goat, or other domestic animal which is the property of another or alters or defaces the mark or brand of the animal shall, on conviction, be punished as if he or she had stolen it.

(Code 1852, §185; Code 1867, §3732; Code 1876, §4404; Code 1886, §3831; Code 1896, §4749; Code 1907, §6241; Code 1923, §3232; Code 1940, T. 3, §24; Act 2004-627, §1.)