Section 16-31-13-1 - "Operational canine"(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.(5) A military working dog.(6) A search and rescue dog.Amended by P.L. 9-2022,SEC. 29, eff. 7/1/2022.Added by P.L. 37-2021,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2021.