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Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27 — Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 19: Drugs: Indiana Legend Drug Act, Indiana Code.

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Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids

Full text of Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 27. (a) This section does not apply to section 11(a)(1)(G) of this chapter (opioid labeling requirement). (b) Unless otherwise specified, a person who knowingly violates this chapter, except sections 25(b) and 30(c) of this chapter, commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior conviction under this subsection or IC 16-6-8-10 (a) before its repeal. (c) A person who violates section 25(b) of this chapter commits dealing in an anabolic steroid, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the person delivered the anabolic steroid to a person who is: (1) less than eighteen (18) years of age; and (2) at least three (3) years younger than the delivering person. (d) A person who violates section 30(c) of this chapter commits a Class A infraction. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-10.]

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Is violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids ranges from a Class A Infraction to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27.

General violation of chapter: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b)) · General violation of chapter — prior offender: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b)) · Dealing in an anabolic steroid: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c)) · Dealing in an anabolic steroid — delivery to minor: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c)) · Violation of section 30(c): Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(d))

Which Indiana statute covers violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids?

Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids is governed by Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27 (Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.