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Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3 — Consumer product tampering; offenses

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 8: Consumer Product Tampering, Indiana Code.

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Consumer product tampering; offenses

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3

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 § 35-45-8-3Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 3. A person who: (1) recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally introduces a poison, a harmful substance, or a harmful foreign object into a consumer product; or (2) with intent to mislead a consumer of a consumer product, tampers with the labeling of a consumer product; that has been introduced into commerce commits consumer product tampering, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if it results in harm to a person, and it is a Level 4 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to another person.

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Is consumer product tampering; offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: consumer product tampering; offenses ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3.

Consumer product tampering (base offense): Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3) · Consumer product tampering resulting in harm: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3) · Consumer product tampering resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3)

Which Indiana statute covers consumer product tampering; offenses?

Consumer product tampering; offenses is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-8-3 (Consumer product tampering; offenses).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.