Indiana criminal charge
Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property in Indiana
Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1.
What is the penalty for advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — first violation — Applies when a person violates the advertising prohibition without any prior unrelated judgment for violating this section.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — subsequent violation — Applies when the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — subsequent violation — Applies when the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
Applies to current.
How is advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — first violation | Class C Infraction | Applies when a person violates the advertising prohibition without any prior unrelated judgment for violating this section. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1(b) |
| Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — subsequent violation | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies when the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1(b) |
Common questions about advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property in Indiana
Is advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1.
Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — first violation: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1(b)) · Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property — subsequent violation: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1(b))
What are the penalties for advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property in Indiana?
Penalties for advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class C Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property?
Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.1 (Advertising e-liquid or vapor product near school property).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.