32.3 ANIMAL FIGHTING OR BAITING

To prove the crime of Animal [Fighting] [Baiting], the State must prove the following [one] [three] element(s) beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give as applicable, if (3)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g) or (h) is charged:

(Defendant) knowingly

[ [baited] [bred] [trained] [transported] [sold] [owned] [possessed] [used] a [wild] [domestic] animal for the purpose of animal [fighting] [baiting].]

[ [owned] [possessed] [sold] equipment for use in the [baiting] [breeding] [training] [transporting] [selling] [owning] [possessing] [using] of a [wild] [domestic] animal for the purpose of animal [fighting] [baiting].]

[ [owned] [leased] [managed] [operated] [had control of] property used for the [baiting] [breeding] [training] [transporting] [selling] [owning] [possessing] [using] of a [wild] [domestic] animal for the purpose of animal [fighting] [baiting].]

[ [promoted] [staged] [advertised] [charged an admission fee to] a [fight] [baiting] between two or more animals.]

[performed [a service] [an act] to facilitate animal [fighting] [baiting], including, but not limited to, [providing security] [refereeing] [handling or transporting animals] [being a stakeholder of any money wagered on animal fighting or baiting].]

[bet or wagered [money] [valuable consideration] on the [fighting] [baiting] of animals.]

[attended the [fighting] [baiting] of animals.]

Give only if (3)(f) is charged:

An animal was impounded under the “Animal Fighting Act.”

(Defendant) knowingly [removed] [facilitated the removal of] the animal from [an agency where the animal was impounded] [a location designated by the court].

1. [He][She] did so without prior authorization of the court.

2. Possession of an animal alone does not constitute a violation.