Crimes and Penalties Law — Article 472 — Article (472)
Book Two: Crimes and their Penalties · Part three: Instigation of Debauchery and Prostitution: Article (414) · Chapter Seven: Damage to Property and Crimes Against Animals: Article (464)
A fine not exceeding (5,000) five thousand AED shall be imposed on anyone who harasses, tortures or maltreats a domesticated or tamed animal, as well as anyone who abstains from caring for such animal when he is entrusted therewith or is duly bound to take care of it.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.
