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Ind. Code § 34-30-30-3: Ind. Code § 34-30-30-3
What this law says, in plain English
This statute provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for property damage when a person forcibly enters a locked vehicle to rescue a domestic animal in imminent danger, provided specific conditions are met, including calling 911 first and using only necessary force.
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