"Operational canine"

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "operational canine" means a dog that: (1) is owned, used, or requested for use by a law enforcement agency or a federal, state, or local fire or other emergency response agency; and (2) is used for the principal purposes of aiding in: (A) the detection of criminal activity; (B) the enforcement of laws; (C) the apprehension of offenders; (D) providing search and rescue services; or (E) ensuring the public safety and 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. (5) A military working dog. (6) A search and rescue dog. As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.29.