Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 18, Crimes and Punishments

Idaho Code (Crimes) § 18-7039: Killing and otherwise mistreating police dogs, police horses, search and rescue dogs and accelerant detection dogs

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who intentionally kills, destroys, or seriously injures a police dog, police horse, search and rescue dog, or accelerant detection dog commits a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.

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