Indiana § 14-38-1-2 - "Person" defined

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§ 14-38-1-2. "Person" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means the following:

(1) A citizen of the United States.

(2) An individual who has, in good faith, declared the intention of becoming a citizen of the United States.

(3) An association of individuals described in subdivision (1) or (2).

(4) A corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of any state or territory of the United States and authorized to do business in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(6).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.

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Section 14-38-1-2 (""Person" defined") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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