Indiana criminal charge
Offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms in Indiana
Offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.
What is the penalty for offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Unauthorized distribution/dispensing/manufacture/recordkeeping/inspection refusal — A registrant or person subject to IC 35-48-3 recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally distributes/dispenses controlled substances in violation of IC 35-48-3, manufactures or finances manufacture beyond registration authority, fails to keep required records, or refuses entry for authorized inspection.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Unauthorized distribution/dispensing/manufacture/recordkeeping/inspection refusal — A registrant or person subject to IC 35-48-3 recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally distributes/dispenses controlled substances in violation of IC 35-48-3, manufactures or finances manufacture beyond registration authority, fails to keep required records, or refuses entry for authorized inspection.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Registrant distribution without order form / fictitious registration / false application info / counterfeiting devices — A person knowingly or intentionally distributes schedule I or II substances without required order forms, uses a fictitious or unauthorized registration number, furnishes false information in required filings, or makes/possesses devices to counterfeit drug marks or labeling.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Registrant distribution without order form / fictitious registration / false application info / counterfeiting devices — A person knowingly or intentionally distributes schedule I or II substances without required order forms, uses a fictitious or unauthorized registration number, furnishes false information in required filings, or makes/possesses devices to counterfeit drug marks or labeling.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — A person knowingly or intentionally acquires possession of a controlled substance through misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, subterfuge, prescription alteration, concealment, or use of a false name/address.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — A person knowingly or intentionally acquires possession of a controlled substance through misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, subterfuge, prescription alteration, concealment, or use of a false name/address.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Affixing false or forged label — A person knowingly or intentionally affixes a false or forged label to a package or receptacle containing a controlled substance.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Affixing false or forged label — A person knowingly or intentionally affixes a false or forged label to a package or receptacle containing a controlled substance.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Affixing false or forged label — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (d) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Affixing false or forged label — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (d) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — A person duplicates, reproduces, or prints prescription pads or forms without the prior written consent of a practitioner.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — A person duplicates, reproduces, or prints prescription pads or forms without the prior written consent of a practitioner.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (e) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — repeat offender — The offense under subsection (e) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized distribution/dispensing/manufacture/recordkeeping/inspection refusal | Level 6 Felony | A registrant or person subject to IC 35-48-3 recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally distributes/dispenses controlled substances in violation of IC 35-48-3, manufactures or finances manufacture beyond registration authority, fails to keep required records, or refuses entry for authorized inspection. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(a) |
| Registrant distribution without order form / fictitious registration / false application info / counterfeiting devices | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally distributes schedule I or II substances without required order forms, uses a fictitious or unauthorized registration number, furnishes false information in required filings, or makes/possesses devices to counterfeit drug marks or labeling. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(b) |
| Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally acquires possession of a controlled substance through misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, subterfuge, prescription alteration, concealment, or use of a false name/address. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(c) |
| Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — repeat offender | Level 5 Felony | The offense under subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(c) |
| Affixing false or forged label | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally affixes a false or forged label to a package or receptacle containing a controlled substance. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(d) |
| Affixing false or forged label — repeat offender | Level 5 Felony | The offense under subsection (d) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(d) |
| Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms | Level 6 Felony | A person duplicates, reproduces, or prints prescription pads or forms without the prior written consent of a practitioner. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(e) |
| Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — repeat offender | Level 5 Felony | The offense under subsection (e) is elevated when the person has a prior conviction under this same subsection. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(e) |
Common questions about offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms in Indiana
Is offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.
Unauthorized distribution/dispensing/manufacture/recordkeeping/inspection refusal: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(a)) · Registrant distribution without order form / fictitious registration / false application info / counterfeiting devices: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(b)) · Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(c)) · Acquiring controlled substance by fraud or deception — repeat offender: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(c)) · Affixing false or forged label: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(d)) · Affixing false or forged label — repeat offender: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(d)) · Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(e)) · Unauthorized duplication/printing of prescription pads or forms — repeat offender: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14(e))
What are the penalties for offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms in Indiana?
Penalties for offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 6 Felony up to a Level 5 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms?
Offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14 (Offenses relating to registration labeling and prescription forms).
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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.