[§711-1109.5] Intentional interference with the use of a guide dog, signal dog, or service animal. (1) A person commits the offense of intentional interference with the use of a guide dog, signal dog, or service animal if the person, with no legal justification, intentionally or knowingly:

while the guide dog, signal dog, or service animal is in the discharge of its duties.

(2) Intentional interference with the use of a guide dog, signal dog, or service animal is a misdemeanor.

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to affect any civil remedies available for a violation of this section.

(4) As used in this section, "guide dog", "signal dog", and "service animal" shall have the same meaning as in section 515-3(8). [L 2002, c 259, pt of §1]