Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to the following:
(1) A state or federally inspected livestock slaughtering facility (for conduct authorized by IC 15-17-5 and rules adopted under that chapter).
(2) An animal disease diagnostic laboratory established under IC 21-46-3-1.
(3) A postsecondary educational institution.
(4) A research facility licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
(b) As used in this section, "animal" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-3.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally destroys or authorizes the destruction of an animal by placing the animal in a decompression chamber and lowering the pressure of or the oxygen content in the air surrounding the animal commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-17-2(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-17-1; subsection (c) formerly 15-5-17-2(b).]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.141-2019, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 46. Miscellaneous Offenses
Chapter 3. Offenses Relating to Animals
35-46-3-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
35-46-3-1. Harboring a Non-Immunized Dog
35-46-3-4. "Animal Fighting Contest"
35-46-3-4.3. "Animal Fighting Paraphernalia"
35-46-3-4.5. "Law Enforcement Animal"
35-46-3-5. Exceptions From Chapter; Electrocution
35-46-3-6. Impoundment of Animals; Probable Cause Hearing; Penalties; Custody; Bond
35-46-3-7. Abandonment or Neglect of Vertebrate Animals; Defense
35-46-3-8. Purchase or Possession of Animals for Fighting Contests
35-46-3-8.5. Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
35-46-3-9. Promotion, Use of Animals, or Attendance With Animal at Animal Fighting Contest
35-46-3-9.5. Promoting an Animal Fighting Contest
35-46-3-10. Attendance at Fighting Contest
35-46-3-11. Cruelty to a Law Enforcement Animal
35-46-3-11.3. Cruelty to a Search and Rescue Dog
35-46-3-11.5. Cruelty to a Service Animal
35-46-3-12. Torture or Mutilation of a Vertebrate Animal; Killing a Domestic Animal
35-46-3-12.5. Domestic Violence Animal Cruelty
35-46-3-13. Removal of Attack Dog's Vocal Cords; Animal Cruelty