Sec. 2. (a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the board from exercising its statutory powers and duties conferred under IC 15-17-3.

     (b) The board may inspect and audit any:

(1) commercial dog breeder;

(2) commercial dog broker;

(3) retail pet store;

(4) animal care facility; or

(5) animal rescue operation;

that the board has reason to believe violates this article, or has reason to believe that a higher frequency of inspections is necessary for a high risk entity.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.31.