1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) “Pig” means a porcine animal of a type maintained as livestock.
   2. (b) “Turning around freely” means having the ability to turn in a complete circle in an enclosure without an impediment, including a tether, and without touching any side of the enclosure.

2. (2) A person commits the offense of restrictive confinement of a pregnant pig if the person confines a pregnant pig for more than 12 hours during any 24-hour period in a manner that prevents the pregnant pig from:

   1. (a) Lying down and fully extending its limbs; or
   2. (b) Turning around freely.

3. (3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a pregnant pig:

   1. (a) That is being transported;
   2. (b) In a rodeo exhibition, a state or county fair exhibition or a similar exhibition;
   3. (c) During the slaughtering process;
   4. (d) During lawful scientific or agricultural research;
   5. (e) During an examination, operation or test by a veterinarian or during temporary treatment for veterinary purposes; or
   6. (f) In the seven-day period before the pig farrows.
4. (4) The offense of restrictive confinement of a pregnant pig is a Class A violation.

[2007 c.722 §1]