A person who knowingly or intentionally:

1. (1) possesses animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to commit a violation of section 9 of this chapter; and

2. (2) possesses, harbors, or trains a dog, cock, fowl, or bird bearing:

   1. (A) a scar;
   2. (B) a wound; or

   3. (C) an injury;

      consistent with participation in or training for an animal fighting contest;

      commits promoting an animal fighting contest, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.229; P.L.158-2013, SEC.561.