Indiana legal term
Marijuana in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Marijuana” 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 “Marijuana” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Marijuana" means any part of the plant genus Cannabis whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant, including hashish and hash oil; any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-29)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance or controlled substance analog
- Dealing in paraphernalia
- Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia
- Visiting a common nuisance; maintaining a common nuisance
- Class C misdemeanor; defense
- Possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog; obtaining a schedule V controlled substance
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.