Indiana § 35-43-1-5 - Tampering with a water supply; poisoning
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§ 35-43-1-5. Tampering with a water supply; poisoning
Sec. 5. (a) A person who, with the intent to cause serious bodily injury, tampers with a:
(1) water supply;
(2) water treatment plant (as defined in IC 13-11-2-264); or
(3) water distribution system (as defined in IC 13-11-2-259);
commits tampering with a water supply, a Level 4 felony. However, the offense is a Level 2 felony if it results in the death of any person.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally poisons a public water supply with the intent to cause serious bodily injury commits poisoning, a Level 3 felony.
As added by P.L.137-2007, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.231-2007, SEC.3; P.L.158-2013, SEC.457.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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