Removal of a Dangerous Dog’s Required Microchip

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

1. Element 1

   AND — Required

   All elements required — AND (OR alternatives within an element)

   The microchip was implanted pursuant to the dangerous-dog identification requirement in § 767.12(5)(a)1.c.

   Plain language: The microchip was implanted pursuant to the dangerous-dog identification requirement in § 767.12(5)(a)1.c.

2. Element 2

   AND — Required

   All elements required — AND (OR alternatives within an element)

   The defendant removed that microchip.

   Plain language: The defendant removed that microchip.

3. Element 3

   AND — Required

   All elements required — AND (OR alternatives within an element)

   The removal was knowing AND willful.

   Plain language: The removal was knowing AND willful.