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Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9 — Use of overpressure device
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Offenses Relating to Regulated Explosives, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9
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. 9. A person who knowingly or intentionally uses an overpressure device commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this section.
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Is use of overpressure device a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: use of overpressure device ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9.
Use of overpressure device - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9) · Use of overpressure device - prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9)
Which Indiana statute covers use of overpressure device?
Use of overpressure device is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-9 (Use of overpressure device).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.