A person who breaks open a pound, or directly or indirectly releases an animal impounded, without authority so to do, shall be fined $25.00 and shall be liable to the person impounding for the damages occasioned thereby.
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 20, § 3481
Breaking open pound; unlawful release
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