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Pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability in Indiana
Pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7. 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 § 35-48-4-14.7.
What is the penalty for pharmacy or nplex retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to nplex; suspicious orders and thefts; liability in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Knowing or intentional violation of this section — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Knowing or intentional violation of this section — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Knowing or intentional violation with prior conviction — The offense is elevated if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Knowing or intentional violation with prior conviction — The offense is elevated if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
How is pharmacy or nplex retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to nplex; suspicious orders and thefts; liability classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing or intentional violation of this section | Class C Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7(j) |
| Knowing or intentional violation with prior conviction | Class A Misdemeanor | The offense is elevated if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7(j) |
Common questions about pharmacy or nplex retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to nplex; suspicious orders and thefts; liability in Indiana
Is pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7.
Knowing or intentional violation of this section: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7(j)) · Knowing or intentional violation with prior conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7(j))
What are the penalties for pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability in Indiana?
Penalties for pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability?
Pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7 (Pharmacy or NPLEx retailer; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; maximum purchase amounts; record keeping and electronic transmission of sales to NPLEx; suspicious orders and thefts; liability).
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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.