Indiana legal term
Synthetic drug in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Synthetic drug” 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 “Synthetic drug” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Synthetic drug" means the following: (1) A substance containing one (1) or more of the following chemical compounds, including an analog of the compound: JWH-015 ((2-Methyl-1-propyl-1H- indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenylmethanone). (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-321)
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