(a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:
(1) "Animal abuse offense" means one (1) or more of the following:
- (A) IC 35-46-3-7 (abandonment or neglect of a vertebrate animal).
- (B) IC 35-46-3-8 (purchase or possession of an animal for use in an animal fighting contest).
- (C) IC 35-46-3-8.5 (possession of animal fighting paraphernalia).
- (D) IC 35-46-3-9 (promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest).
- (E) IC 35-46-3-9.5 (promoting an animal fighting contest).
- (F) IC 35-46-3-11 (cruelty to a law enforcement animal).
- (G) IC 35-46-3-11.3 (cruelty to a search and rescue dog).
- (H) IC 35-46-3-11.5 (cruelty to a service animal).
- (I) IC 35-46-3-12 (torture or mutilation of a vertebrate animal; killing a domestic animal).
- (J) IC 35-46-3-12.5 (domestic violence animal cruelty).
- (K) IC 35-46-3-13 (removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty).
- (L) IC 35-46-3-14 (bestiality).
- (M) IC 35-46-3-15 (electrocution or decompression of animals).
- (2) "Companion animal" means a dog or cat that is not a service animal (as defined in IC 35-46-3-11.5 ).
- (b) As a condition of probation or parole after conviction for an animal abuse offense, the court shall prohibit the convicted person from owning, harboring, or training a companion animal.
As added by P.L.37-2019, SEC.4.