Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9 — Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9
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. 9. A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) promotes or stages an animal fighting contest; (2) uses an animal in a fighting contest; or (3) attends an animal fighting contest having an animal in the person's possession; commits a Level 6 felony.
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Is promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9.
Which Indiana statute covers promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest?
Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-9 (Promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest).
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