Code of Alabama - Title 13A: Criminal Code - Section 13A-11-234 - Causing death to service dog; causing injury resulting in disability to service dog

Section 13A-11-234 - Causing death to service dog; causing injury resulting in disability to service dog.

(a) It is unlawful for any person without legal justification or authority to cause the death of a service dog or cause an injury resulting in disability to the service dog such that it is no longer able to function in that role, or for that person to allow his or her dog to cause the same.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) with reckless disregard is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who intentionally or willfully violates subsection (a) is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(Act 2016-132, §5.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021