Indiana legal term
Prescription drug in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Prescription drug” 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 “Prescription drug” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Prescription drug" means a controlled substance or a legend drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-199 ). (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-35)
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