As used in this chapter:
- (1) "Animal" means a living vertebrate creature except a homo sapien.
- (2) "Sustenance" means adequate food provided at suitable intervals of quantities of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition to allow for proper growth and weight and adequate water provided with constant access to a supply of clean, fresh, and potable water provided in a suitable manner for the species.
- (3) "Shelter" means shelter that reasonably may be expected to protect the animal from physical suffering or impairment of health due to exposure to the elements or adverse weather.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 6-1; 1952 Code Section 6-1; 1942 Code Section 1600; 1932 Code Section 1600; Cr. C. '22 Section 564; Cr. C. '12 Section 915; Cr. C. '02 Section 630; G. S. 1708; R. S. 512; 1998 Act No. 367, Section 1, eff May 27, 1998; 2008 Act No. 259, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 5, 2008).