Indiana § 35-46-3-4.5 "Law enforcement animal"

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-46-3-4.5 — "Law enforcement animal"

Indiana § 35-46-3-4.5

Art. 46MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES

Ch. 3Offenses Relating to Animals

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Ind. Code § 35-46-3-4.5 (2026).

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5.

(a)As used in this chapter, "law enforcement animal" means an animal that is owned or used by a law enforcement agency for the principal purposes of:

(1)aiding in:

(A)the detection of criminal activity;

(B)the enforcement of laws; and

(C)the apprehension of offenders; and

(2)ensuring the public welfare.

(b)The term includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1)A horse.

(2)An arson investigation dog.

(3)A bomb detection dog.

(4)A narcotic detection dog.

(5)A patrol dog.

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5. (a) As used in this chapter, "law
enforcement animal" means an animal that is owned or used by a law
enforcement agency for the principal purposes of:
(1) aiding in:
(A) the detection of criminal activity;
(B) the enforcement of laws; and
(C) the apprehension of offenders; and
(2) ensuring the public welfare.
(b) The term includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) A horse.
(2) An arson investigation dog.
(3) A bomb detection dog.
(4) A narcotic detection dog.
(5) A patrol dog.