BRM — Briarmont Municipal Code
The law of Briarmont Township and Hartwell County — 136 California offenses as they are charged here, plus the 11 local BRM ordinances. Each entry carries its citation, its class, the maximum fine and term, and whether probation or community service is available. Published with permission by the Hartwell County Sheriff's Department.
Animal Cruelty
PEN §597(a) - Wobbler
- Maximum fine: $20,000
- Maximum term: 3 Years (3 RL weeks unseen, 6 RL days if served in HCCJ)
- Probation/parole at home eligible: Y
- Community service eligible: Y
Illegal to cause unnecessary suffering to any living animal — whether through intentional acts of violence or through failure to provide basic care.
California law includes several offenses related to Animal Cruelty, including: Sexual Abuse Of Animals (PEN §286.5(a)), Poisoning Animals (PEN §596), Transporting An Animal In A Cruel Or Inhumane Manner (PEN §597a), Cockfighting (PEN §597b(b)), Failure To Maintain Conditions In A Pet Store (PEN §597l(a)), Confining Animals (PEN §597t), Dogfighting (PEN §597.5(a)), Leaving An Animal In An Unattended Vehicle (PEN §597.7(a)), and Unlawful Tethering Of A Dog (Health and Safety Code [HSC] §122335(b)).