Indiana § 12-23-13-1 - Individuals under influence of controlled substance in public place; lawful circumstances
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§ 12-23-13-1. Individuals under influence of controlled substance in public place; lawful circumstances
Sec. 1. It is lawful for an individual to be under the influence of a controlled substance in a public place if the individual can present positive proof of the following:
(1) The individual is under the care of the division, a community mental health center, a managed care provider, or a licensed physician.
(2) The controlled substance constitutes medical treatment authorized by state and federal law.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-25.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.44.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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