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Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1 — Manufacture of paraphernalia

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 § 35-48-4-8.1

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.

Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 8.1. (a) This section does not apply to an item marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance, including field test kits and test strips. (b) A person who manufactures, finances the manufacture of, or designs an instrument, a device, or other object that is intended to be used primarily for: (1) introducing into the human body a controlled substance; (2) testing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance; or (3) enhancing the effect of a controlled substance; in violation of this chapter commits a Class A infraction for manufacturing paraphernalia. (c) A person who: (1) knowingly or intentionally violates this section; and (2) has a previous judgment for violation of this section; commits manufacture of paraphernalia, a Level 6 felony.

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Is manufacture of paraphernalia a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: manufacture of paraphernalia ranges from a Class A Infraction to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1.

Manufacture of paraphernalia (base offense): Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1(b)) · Manufacture of paraphernalia — subsequent offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1(c))

Which Indiana statute covers manufacture of paraphernalia?

Manufacture of paraphernalia is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-8.1 (Manufacture of paraphernalia).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.