Indiana § 9-30-7-1 - Definitions
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§ 9-30-7-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "portable breath test" means a hand held apparatus that measures the alcohol concentration in a breath sample delivered by a person into the mouthpiece of the apparatus.
(b) As used in this chapter, "fatal accident" means an accident, a collision, or other occurrence that involves at least one (1) vehicle and that results in:
(1) death; or
(2) bodily injury that gives a law enforcement officer reason to believe that the death of at least one (1) person is imminent.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-39.1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.275-2001, SEC.1.
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