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Ind. Code § 35-46-3-4.5 — "Law enforcement animal"
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-4.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 4.5. (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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