Section 13A-11-15 Killing a dog used by a peace officer; penalty; exception. - Alabama Statutes

Section 13A-11-15

Killing a dog used by a peace officer; penalty; exception.

No person shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence kill a dog used by a peace officer to perform tasks within the line and scope of said officer's duties. For the purposes of this section the term "peace officer" shall have the meaning prescribed in Section 36-30-1. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class C felony as defined by this Code. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who violates the provisions of this section during the course of an orderly demonstration or activity in pursuit of one's civil rights.

(Acts 1989, No. 89-939, p. 1847, §1.)