An owner of a dog is exempt under section 4 of this chapter if the dog commits an act described in section 4 of this chapter during the period that the dog is owned by:

1. (1) the United States;
2. (2) an agency of the United States; or

3. (3) a governmental entity (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-77 );

   and the dog is engaged in assisting the owner or the owner's agent in the performance of law enforcement or military duties.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.108.