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IC 15-20-1-6 — Dog bite liability: exceptions

Chapter 1. Liability for Dog Bites

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Sec. 6. An owner of a dog is exempt under section 4 of this chapter if the dog commits an act described in section 4 of this chapter during the period that the dog is owned by: (1) the United States; (2) an agency of the United States; or (3) a governmental entity (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-77); and the dog is engaged in assisting the owner or the owner's agent in the performance of law enforcement or military duties.

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.108.

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