Indiana § 4-1-8-5 - Refusal to provide number; penalty prohibited
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§ 4-1-8-5. Refusal to provide number; penalty prohibited
Sec. 5. No individual shall be penalized in any manner, by the loss or threat of loss of services or assistance or by the denial or refusal to issue any license or permit, by a state agency for the individual's refusal in accordance with the provisions of section 2(a)(2)(B) of this chapter to provide the individual's Social Security number to the state agency.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.8, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.8.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 4-1-8-5
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Section 4-1-8-5 ("Refusal to provide number; penalty prohibited") 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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