Indiana § 22-2-5-3 - Agricultural workers; criminal offenders; exemptions

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§ 22-2-5-3. Agricultural workers; criminal offenders; exemptions

Sec. 3. The following shall be specifically exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

(1) Farmers and those engaged in the business of agriculture and horticulture.

(2) Criminal offenders in a facility operated by the department of correction (as established by IC 11-8-2-1) or operated by a private operator under contract with the department of correction.

Formerly: Acts 1933, c.47, s.3. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.9; P.L.223-2013, SEC.5.

IC 22-2-6Chapter 6. Wage Deductions

22-2-6-1Definitions 22-2-6-2Assignment of wages; requisites 22-2-6-2Assignment of wages; requisites 22-2-6-3Validation of deductions 22-2-6-4Overpayment by employer

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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