Indiana § 35-48-4-8.3 - Possession of paraphernalia
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-48-4-8.3 — Possession of paraphernalia, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-48-4-8.3. Possession of paraphernalia
Sec. 8.3. (a) This section does not apply to:
(1) a rolling paper; or
(2) an item marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled substance, including field test kits and test strips.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses an instrument, a device, or another object that the person intends to use for:
(1) introducing into the person's body a controlled substance;
(2) testing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance; or
(3) enhancing the effect of a controlled substance;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment or conviction under this section.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.115, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-1989, SEC.5; P.L.166-1990, SEC.2; P.L.58-2003, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.635; P.L.187-2015, SEC.49; P.L.53-2025, SEC.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-48-4-8.3
What does Indiana Code § 35-48-4-8.3 cover?
Section 35-48-4-8.3 ("Possession of paraphernalia") 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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