Indiana legal term
Tobacco business in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Tobacco business” 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 “Tobacco business” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Tobacco business" means a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or other enterprise in which: (A) the primary activity is the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco accessories; and (B) the sale of other products is incidental. (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-1)
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