Sec. 53-249. Cruelty to poultry. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 53-249. Cruelty to poultry. Any crate or other container used for the purpose of transporting, shipping or holding for sale any live poultry shall be in a sanitary condition and shall be constructed so as to provide sufficient ventilation and warmth, and such poultry, while in such container, shall receive such reasonable care as may be required to prevent unnecessary suffering. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both.

      (1949 Rev., S. 8573.)