Sec. 8.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to commit a violation of section 9 of this chapter commits possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.
As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.228.
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