Animal Abuse

(a)A person commits the crime of Animal Abuse if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence:

(1)causes physical injury to an animal;

(2)causes serious physical injury to an animal; or

(3)causes the death of an animal.

(b)Animal Abuse under Subsection (a)(1) of this Section is a misdemeanor. Animal Abuse under Subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this Section is a third degree felony.

(c)Each act or omission in violation of Subsection

(a)of this Section shall constitute a separate offense.