[§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:

     (a)  Harms a guide dog, signal dog, or service animal; or

     (b)  Strikes or kicks a guide dog, signal dog, or service animal;

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]