§ 5-62-111 - Prevention of cruelty.
5-62-111. Prevention of cruelty.
(a) A person may lawfully interfere to prevent the imminent or ongoing perpetration of any offense of cruelty to animals, 5-62-103, or aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or horse, 5-62-104, upon any animal in his or her presence.
(b) Upon a conviction, a person who knowingly interferes with or obstructs a person acting under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.