Indiana statute

Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5 — Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.

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Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5

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.

Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 8.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to commit a violation of section 9 of this chapter commits possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

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Is possession of animal fighting paraphernalia a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: possession of animal fighting paraphernalia ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5.

Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5) · Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia — prior conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5)

Which Indiana statute covers possession of animal fighting paraphernalia?

Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5 (Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia).

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