Indiana legal term
dealer in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “dealer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “dealer” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"dealer" means a person who buys or sells, or offers to buy or sell, personal property. (Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.3)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Dangerous control of a firearm
- Dangerous possession and unlawful transfer of a firearm
- "Machine gun"; prohibited sales or transfers of ownership
- Criminal transfer of a firearm
- Acceptance of gifts by retailer or dealer
- Concealing a valuable metal purchase
- Credit sales prohibited; exceptions
- Dealer violations
- Discrimination in sales prohibited; exception; special discounts for certain products
- Gift of outside sign prohibited
- Limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays
- Necessity of retail handgun dealer's license; display
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.