(a) No person shall transport horses in any vehicle for more than eighteen (18) hours unless:
- (1) within such vehicle the horses have enough space and opportunity for rest and are supplied with proper food and drink; or (2) the horses are unloaded for at least five (5) consecutive hours unless prevented by storm or accidental cause.
- (b) Horses unloaded pursuant to (a) (2) shall be properly fed, watered and sheltered during the time they are unloaded by the owner or person having custody during transportation.
- (c) Any duly authorized police officer or humane agent may feed, water and shelter horses which are neglected by the owner or person having custody during transportation; such feeding, watering or sheltering shall be at the expense of the owner or person having custody during transportation.
- (d) The use of double deck or possum belly vehicles to transport horses is strictly prohibited, unless the same is used pursuant to Sec. 22-415-3.
(Effective December 8, 1976)