Section 4-1.1-5 - [Effective 7/1/2026] Penalty(a) The provisions of this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. This chapter may not be construed to limit any other state laws or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations.(b) It is not an affirmative defense to alleged violations of this chapter that the covered animal was kept as part of an agricultural operation and in accordance with customary animal husbandry or farming practices.(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or both.(d) This chapter shall be construed to supersede § 4-1-3(a) only with respect to the minimum space required for the housing of egg-laying hens.Amended by 2018 Pub. Laws, ch. 348,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2026. P.L. 2012, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 285, § 1.This section is set out twice. See also § 4-1.1-5, effective until 7/1/2026.