Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4 — Malicious littering
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Littering and Pollution, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 4. A person who places or leaves refuse on the property of another person, with the intent to cause: (1) the owner or occupant of the property; (2) an invitee of the owner or occupant of the property; or (3) a family member or person closely associated with a person described in subdivision (1) or (2); to reasonably fear for their physical safety, commits malicious littering, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Is malicious littering a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Malicious littering is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4.
Which Indiana statute covers malicious littering?
Malicious littering is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4 (Malicious littering).
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