§ 10-614
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§10–614.
(a)In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 weeks.
(b)This section does not prohibit the sale or display of a chick in proper facilities by a breeder or store engaged in the business of selling chicks for commercial breeding and raising.
(c)A person may not:
(1)sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or
(2)color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick.
(d)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.