Cruelty to animals is defined as: "Overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives of necessary sustenance or shelter, or unnecessarily mutilates, or kills any animal, or causes the same to be done, or carries in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise, any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner". This is a 1st Degree Misdemeanor with a fine up to $5000 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year.