TCA 39-14-209
Horse shows
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
This law requires the ringmaster of a horse show to disqualify any horse that appears to be suffering from cruelty and report it to the show manager and district attorney. Failing to do this is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) It is the duty of any person designated and acting as a ringmaster of any horse show or similar event to disqualify any horse determined by the ringmaster to be suffering from the causes set out in § 39-14-202(a)(5) from further participation in the show, and to make a report of the same, including the name of the horse, the owner of the horse, and the exhibitor of the horse, to the manager or chair of the show, who in turn shall report the same in writing to the district attorney general of the judicial district wherein the incident occurred for appropriate action. (b) A violation of this duty is a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-14-209
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50