Indiana § 24-3-4-17 - Penalty
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 24-3-4-17 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-3-4-17. Penalty
Sec. 17. A person who:
(1) knowingly sells, distributes, or transports more than twelve thousand (12,000) cigarettes in violation of section 8 or 9 of this chapter; and
(2) has previously been convicted of an offense under section 15 or 16 of this chapter;
commits a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2001, SEC.29; P.L.158-2013, SEC.271.
IC 24-3-5Chapter 5. Delivery Sales of Tobacco Products
24-3-5-0.1"Cigarette" 24-3-5-0.2"Cigarette manufacturer" 24-3-5-0.3"Commission" 24-3-5-1"Delivery sale" 24-3-5-1.5"Distributor" 24-3-5-2"Merchant" 24-3-5-3"Tobacco product" 24-3-5-4Requirements 24-3-5-4.5Delivery sale by merchant; penalties 24-3-5-5Mailing or shipping tobacco products; requirements; penalties 24-3-5-6Filing with department of state revenue; compliance 24-3-5-7Pay taxes or provide notice; penalties 24-3-5-8Civil penalties
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 24-3-4-17
What does Indiana Code § 24-3-4-17 cover?
Section 24-3-4-17 ("Penalty") 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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