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9 <br /> <br />deer, and other game for human food; nor to prohibit the Animal Control <br />Department or its agents or veterinarians from destroying dangerous, unwanted, <br />or injured animals in a humane manner; not to prohibit any individual from <br />killing a dangerous animal in immiment defense of person or property; not to <br />prohibit the lawful use of animals in scientific research. <br />Section 8. Abandonment of Animals. <br /> <br /> Any person being the owner or possessor, or having charge or custody of an <br />animal, who willfully and without justifiable excuse abandons the animal is <br />guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to fifteen hundred dollars <br />($1500) and imprisonment for up to six month. (General Statute 14-361.1) <br />Section 9. Restraint of Animals. <br /> <br /> (1) Physical Restraint of Animal. It shall be unlawful for any person <br /> owning or having possession, charge, custody or control of any <br /> animal, excluding cats, to keep such animal on his premises or off <br /> the premises unless such animal is under sufficient physical <br /> restraint such as a leash, bridle, cage, or similar device which <br /> restrains and controls the animal, or within a vehicle or adequately <br /> contained by a fence on the premises or other secure enclosure. If <br /> it is an effective, working invisible fence, then there must be a <br /> visible, permanent sign on the premises stating that there is an <br /> invisible fence. Provided, however, animals kept on premises five <br /> (5) acres or greater in size do not have to be kept within a fence or <br /> other secure enclosure, or under any physical restraint while on such <br /> premises. <br /> <br /> <br />