Indiana Statutes

§ 35-46-3-13 — Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty

Indiana § 35-46-3-13
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 46MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
Ch. 3Offenses Relating to Animals

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Ind. Code § 35-46-3-13 (2026).

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(a)A person who knowingly or intentionally removes the vocal cords of a trained attack dog commits cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b)It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person reasonably believes that the conduct was necessary to prevent a seriously injured dog from prolonged injury.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.7.

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