Indiana legal term
Counterfeit substance in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Counterfeit substance” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Counterfeit substance” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Counterfeit substance" means a controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the substance. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-9)
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