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Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8 — Purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8
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. 8. 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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Is purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.
Which Indiana statute covers purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests?
Purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8 (Purchase or possession of animals for fighting contests).
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