MS HB386

Defines "law enforcement dog" to include dogs owned or used by county, municipal, or state law enforcement agencies for police work, search and rescue, service, or accelerant detection purposes.

Authorizes municipalities to pay reasonable veterinary expenses for law enforcement dogs injured or contracting occupational diseases in the line of duty, similar to medical expense coverage for human officers.

Allows emergency medical technicians to transport law enforcement dogs injured in the line of duty to veterinary clinics or facilities when no human patients require medical attention or transport.

Brings forward Section 41-59-3 of the Mississippi Code defining terms related to emergency medical services and technicians.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.