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Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5 — "Synthetic urine"

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 5: Forgery, Fraud, and Other Deceptions, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5

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 § 35-43-5-19.5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 19.5. (a) As used in this section, "adulterant" means any substance that is designed to be added to human urine for the purpose of defrauding an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test. (b) As used in this section, "synthetic urine" means any substance that is designed to simulate the: (1) composition; (2) chemical properties; (3) physical appearance; or (4) physical properties; of human urine for the purpose of defrauding an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test. (c) An owner who knowingly or intentionally distributes, keeps, offers for sale, sells, delivers, or finances the delivery of: (1) an adulterant; or (2) synthetic urine; with the intent to defraud or assist an individual in defrauding an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

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Is "Synthetic urine" a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: "Synthetic urine" ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5.

Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c)) · Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c))

Which Indiana statute covers "Synthetic urine"?

"Synthetic urine" is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5 ("Synthetic urine").

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.