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2020 Alaska Statutes
Title 11. Criminal Law
Chapter 56. Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 5. Obstruction of Public Administration.
Sec. 11.56.715. Defense to harming a police dog.
Universal Citation: AK Stat § 11.56.715 (2020)
It is a defense to a prosecution under AS 11.56.705 or 11.56.710 that the conduct of the defendant
(1) conformed to accepted veterinary practice; or
(2) was in response to a direct attack on the defendant by a police dog not acting under the control of a peace officer.
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