Indiana legal term
Retailer in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Retailer” 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 “Retailer” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Retailer" means a grocery store, general merchandise store, or other similar establishment. (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.7)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Acting without permit; defenses
- Dealing in altered property
- Acceptance of gifts by retailer or dealer
- Credit sales prohibited; exceptions
- 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
- Retailer's permittee having interest in manufacturer's or wholesaler's permit
- Signs regulated
- Times when sales unlawful
- Unlawful acts by retailers
- Unlawful sale of flavored malt beverage
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.