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

    (a)   Harms a service dog; or

    (b)   Strikes or kicks a service dog;

while the service dog is in the discharge of its duties.

     (2)  Intentional interference with the use of a service dog 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, "service dog" shall have the same meaning as in section 347-2.5. [L 2002, c 259, pt of §1; am L 2011, c 175, §10]