The first offense of cruelty to animals is a class 1 misdemeanor. 18-9-202 (2) (a)
A second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals is a class 6 felony. 18-9-202 (2) (b) (I)
Aggravated cruelty to animals (knowing torture, torment, needless mutilation, or killing) is a class 6 felony. 18-9-202 (2) (c)
A second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals (knowing torture, torment, needless mutilation, or killing) is a class 5 felony. 18-9-202 (2) (c)
Any person who causes, sponsors, arranges, or encourages a fight between animals for monetary gain or entertainment commits a class 5 felony. 18-9-204 (2)
Any person committing a second or subsequent offense of causing, sponsoring, arranging, or encouraging a fight between animals for monetary gain or entertainment commits a class 4 felony. 18-9-204 (2)
The first offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog is a class 3 misdemeanor when the dog inflicts bodily injury upon any other person. 18-9-204.5 (3) (b)
The first offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog is a class 3 misdemeanor when the dog injures or destroys any domestic animal. 18-9-204.5 (3) (e) (I)
A second or subsequent offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog is a class 2 misdemeanor when the dog inflicts bodily injury upon another person. 18-9-204.5 (3) (b)
A second or subsequent offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog is a class 2 misdemeanor when the dog injures or destroys any domestic animal. 18-9-204.5 (3) (e) (II)
The first offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog is a class 1 misdemeanor when the dog inflicts serious bodily injury to a person. 18-9-204.5 (3) (c)
A second or subsequent offense of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog when the dog inflicts bodily injury upon a person is a class 6 felony. 18-9-204.5 (3) (c)
Any person who owns a dangerous dog when the dog causes the death of a person commits a class 5 felony. 18-9-204.5 (3) (d)
Intentionally releasing, without the consent of the owner or custodian, an animal that is lawfully confined for any scientific, research, commercial, legal sporting, public safety, or educational purposes is a class 2 misdemeanor. 18-9-206 (2)
Tampering with or drugging livestock is a class 1 misdemeanor. 18-9-207 (3)
Knowingly making a false report of animal cruelty to a local law enforcement agency or to the state bureau of animal protection is a class 3 misdemeanor. 18-9-209 (3)