Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-48-4-4.1 — Dumping controlled substance waste
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Offenses Relating to Controlled Substances, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-48-4-4.1
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. 4.1. (a) A person who dumps, discharges, discards, transports, or otherwise disposes of: (1) chemicals, knowing the chemicals were used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance or an immediate precursor; or (2) waste, knowing that the waste was produced from the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance or an immediate precursor; commits dumping controlled substance waste, a Level 6 felony. (b) It is not a defense in a prosecution under subsection (a) that the person did not manufacture the controlled substance or immediate precursor.
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Is dumping controlled substance waste a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Dumping controlled substance waste is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-4.1.
Which Indiana statute covers dumping controlled substance waste?
Dumping controlled substance waste is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-4.1 (Dumping controlled substance waste).
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