Indiana § 15-16-5-70 - Violations; penalty; injunction
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§ 15-16-5-70. Violations; penalty; injunction
Sec. 70. (a) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
(1) violates this chapter, except as provided in subsection (b); or
(2) impedes or prevents the state chemist or the state chemist's agent from performing a duty of the state chemist;
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates section 65(9) of this chapter after the state chemist has issued written notification to that person regarding a previous violation of section 65(9) of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) The state chemist may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a rule under this chapter. A court may not allow the recovery of damages for an administrative action taken under this subsection if the court finds that there was probable cause for the action.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-16.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.84.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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