Indiana § 16-31-13-1 - "Operational canine"
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§ 16-31-13-1. "Operational canine"
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "operational canine" means a dog that:
(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) is used for the principal purposes of aiding in:
(A) the detection of criminal activity;
(B) the enforcement of laws;
(C) the apprehension of offenders;
(D) providing search and rescue services; or
(E) ensuring the public safety and welfare.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) An arson investigation dog.
(2) A bomb detection dog.
(3) A narcotic detection dog.
(4) A patrol dog.
(5) A military working dog.
(6) A search and rescue dog.
As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.29.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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