An agent of the United States Department of Agriculture may do the following:

1. (1) Inspect, test, quarantine, and condemn animals and objects in Indiana that are affected with any disease or pest of animals, are suspected to be affected, or may have been exposed to any disease or pest of animals.
2. (2) Enter the grounds or premises to carry out the duties under subdivision (1).

3. (3) Request that a law enforcement officer provide assistance in discharging the duties under subdivision (1). A law enforcement officer shall assist an agent when requested. An agent has the same power and protection as a law enforcement officer when engaged in the discharge of the agent's duties. However, the state is not liable for any damages or expenses caused or made by an agent.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.