Whoever knowingly and wilfully shall take and use any horse, mare or mule without the consent of the owner thereof, but without intent to steal, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than one year or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 6-303; 1952 Code SECTION 6-303; 1942 Code SECTION 1209; 1932 Code SECTION 1209; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 97; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 228; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 175; R. S. 170; 1883 (18) 434; 1917 (30) 43-47.