Aggravated Animal Cruelty is defined as: "in a manner manifesting a depraved indifference to animal life or suffering, intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes extreme physical pain, kills or physically tortures an animal." A second or similar conviction of Cruelty to Animals, or Aggravated Animal Cruelty is a Class c crime, carrying a fine of $1000 to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. In addition, the court will prohibit the person from owning or possessing animals and may order to pay for the care, housing and veterinary care of the animal. Psychological or other treatment or counseling may also be required. Exemptions are made for pest control, research, veterinary care, hunting and animal husbandry.