Indiana § 16-31-13-1 "Operational canine"

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-31-13-1 — "Operational canine"

Indiana·Title 16 HEALTH·Art. 31 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES·Ch. 13 Emergency Transport of Operational Canines

(a)As used in this chapter, "operational canine" means a dog that:

(1)is owned, used, or requested for use by a law enforcement agency or a federal, state, or local fire or other emergency response agency; and

(2)is used for the principal purposes of aiding in:

(A)the detection of criminal activity;

(B)the enforcement of laws;

(C)the apprehension of offenders;

(D)providing search and rescue services; or

(E)ensuring the public safety and welfare.

(b)The term includes the following:

(1)An arson investigation dog.

(2)A bomb detection dog.

(3)A narcotic detection dog.

(4)A patrol dog.

(5)A military working dog.

(6)A search and rescue dog.

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(a) As used in this chapter, "operational
canine" means a dog that:
(1) is owned, used, or requested for use by a law enforcement
agency or a federal, state, or local fire or other emergency
response agency; and
(2) is used for the principal purposes of aiding in:
(A) the detection of criminal activity;
(B) the enforcement of laws;
(C) the apprehension of offenders;
(D) providing search and rescue services; or
(E) ensuring the public safety and welfare.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) An arson investigation dog.
(2) A bomb detection dog.
(3) A narcotic detection dog.
(4) A patrol dog.
(5) A military working dog.
(6) A search and rescue dog.