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# \[9] 3 - Cruel Hunting

Cruel hunting is defined as subjecting an animal to an unnecessary amount of pain while attempting to capture or kill them. This includes shooting sea life, using explosives, or torturing an animal before dispatching it.

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**Misdemeanor**

**Sentence:** 10 Month(s)\
**Fine:** $500
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