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Ind. Code § 16-31-13-1

"Operational canine"

As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.29.

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Dec 31, 2022Current
Dec 31, 2021

(a) As used in this chapter, "operational canine" means a dog that:
1. (1) is owned, used, or requested for use by a law enforcement agency or a federal, state, or local fire or other emergency response agency; and
2. (2) is used for the principal purposes of aiding in:
  1. (A) the detection of criminal activity;
  2. (B) the enforcement of laws;
  3. (C) the apprehension of offenders;
  4. (D) providing search and rescue services; or
  5. (E) ensuring the public safety and welfare.
(b) The term includes the following:
1. (1) An arson investigation dog.
2. (2) A bomb detection dog.
3. (3) A narcotic detection dog.
4. (4) A patrol dog.
5. (5) A military working dog.
6. (6) A search and rescue dog.

As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.29.