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2018 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
ARTICLE 46. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
CHAPTER 3. Offenses Relating to Animals
35-46-3-13. Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty
Universal Citation: IN Code § 35-46-3-13 (2018)
IC 35-46-3-13 Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty
Sec. 13. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally removes the vocal cords of a trained attack dog commits cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person reasonably believes that the conduct was necessary to prevent a seriously injured dog from prolonged injury.
As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.7.
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