GNC.4.11.200 Cruel Treatment

No person shall intentionally treat any animal in a cruel and inhumane manner, including without limitation, exposing any animal to any known poisonous or controlled substance with the intent to harm, poison or kill the animal. This section shall not apply to:

(a) any person using a poisonous substance solely for the purpose of rodent or pest extermination; or

(b) any person inflicting physical injury on any animal if a reasonable person would conclude that such action was designed to protect any person from the threat of imminent physical injury or harm caused by the animal.