MS SB2181

Amends the crime of livestock theft to require that the person act "knowingly, willfully and feloniously" when taking livestock of any value belonging to another without the owner's consent.

Creates a separate offense for obtaining livestock through fraudulent conduct, practice, or representation, making it guilty of larceny.

Increases the mandatory minimum prison sentence from 12 months to 1 year and establishes a fine range of $1,500 to $10,000 for conviction of livestock theft.

Requires courts to order restitution to the owner including actual financial loss, lost income, court costs, attorney's fees, replacement value if livestock is not recovered, and other costs resulting from the theft.

Defines "livestock" as horses, cattle, swine, sheep, and other domestic animals produced for profit.