Section 366-A. Removing, seizing or transporting dogs for research purposes

It shall be unlawful for any person:
    1.  To  remove,  seize  or  transport  or  cause  to  remove, seize or
  transport any dog which belongs to or is licensed  to  another  for  the
  purpose  of  sale,  barter  or  to  give  away said dog to a laboratory,
  hospital,  research  institute,  medical  school  or   any   agency   or
  organization  engaged  in research activity, without the express written
  permission of the owner or licensee.
    2. Any person  who  violates  the  provision  of  this  section,  upon
  conviction  thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable
  by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by  imprisonment  for
  not more than six months, or by both.