Relating to cruelty to animals

Summary

The bill amends West Virginia’s animal cruelty statute to define proper food, water, shelter, exercise and tethering requirements, and to allow immediate seizure of animals at risk. It raises penalties, making most violations misdemeanors and intentional torture a felony, and adds anyone convicted twice to a statewide, publicly available do‑not‑adopt or sell registry. The changes aim to improve animal welfare and hold repeat abusers accountable.

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