§ 750.60Horses' tails; docking

Sec. 60.


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    (1) A person who cuts the bone of the tail of a horse for the purpose of docking the tail, or
 who causes or knowingly permits the cutting to be done upon the premises of which he or she
 is the owner, lessee, proprietor, or user, or who assists in or is present at such cutting, is guilty
 of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more
 than $1,000.00. However, this subsection does not apply to the cutting of the bone of the tail
 of a horse for the purpose of docking the tail when a certificate of a regularly qualified
 veterinary surgeon is first obtained certifying that the cutting is necessary for the health or
 safety of the horse.
    (2) If a horse is found with its tail cut and with the wound resulting from the cutting
 unhealed, upon the premises of any person, those facts shall be prima facie evidence that the
 person occupying or using the premises on which that horse is found has committed the
 offense described in subsection (1).
    (3) If a horse is found with its tail cut and with the wound resulting therefrom unhealed, in
 the charge or custody of any person, that fact shall be prima facie evidence that the person
 having the charge or custody of that horse has committed the offense charged in subsection
 (1).