Indiana Statutes

§ 35-46-3-8 — Purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests

Indiana § 35-46-3-8
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 46MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
Ch. 3Offenses Relating to Animals

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Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8 (2026).

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A person who knowingly or intentionally purchases or possesses an animal for the purpose of using the animal in an animal fighting contest commits a Level 6 felony.

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Related

Davis v. State
907 N.E.2d 1043 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2009)
28 case citations
Edward W. Clemons v. State of Indiana
987 N.E.2d 92 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2013)
14 case citations
Rahsaan A. Johnson v. State of Indiana
9 N.E.3d 186 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2014)
2 case citations

Legislative History

As added by P.L.193-1987, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.171-2007, SEC.9; P.L.158-2013, SEC.559.

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