IC 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.