New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title LXII, Criminal Code; controlled drugs

N.H. RSA (Criminal Code) § 644:8-d: Maiming or Causing the Death of or Willful Interference With Police Dogs or Horses

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Willfully mistreating, injuring, or causing death of a police dog or horse is a class B felony. Willfully interfering with a police dog or horse's lawful performance is a misdemeanor.

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