Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, “law enforcement animal” means a dog that is owned or used by a law enforcement agency for the principal purposes of:

(1) aiding in:

(A) the detection of criminal activity;

(B) the enforcement of laws; and

(C) the apprehension of offenders; and

(2) ensuring the public 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.

As added by P.L.176-2016, SEC.1.