Indiana legal term
Hemp bud in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Hemp bud” 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 “Hemp bud” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Hemp bud" means the harvested immature reproductive organ of the female hemp plant. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-23)
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