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Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor in Indiana

Class C InfractionCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor is a Class C Infraction under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.5. As a Class C Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.5.

What is the penalty for purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor in Indiana?

Penalties for Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $500 (civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount)discretionaryInd. Code § 34-28-5-4

Applies to current.

Common questions about purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor in Indiana

Is purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor is a Class C Infraction in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.5.

What are the penalties for purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor in Indiana?

As a Class C Infraction, purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4.

Which Indiana statute covers purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor?

Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.5 (Purchase or possession of tobacco product or vapor device by minor).

Legal terms used in this law

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.