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Employment of minors prohibited in Indiana

Class B MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Employment of minors prohibited is a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-12. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-12.

What is the penalty for employment of minors prohibited in Indiana?

Penalties for Employment of minors prohibited
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 180 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3
Fineup to $1,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3

Applies to current.

Common questions about employment of minors prohibited in Indiana

Is employment of minors prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Employment of minors prohibited is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-12.

What are the penalties for employment of minors prohibited in Indiana?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, employment of minors prohibited carries up to 180 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers employment of minors prohibited?

Employment of minors prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-12 (Employment of minors prohibited).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.