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Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2 — Commission; receiving gifts prohibited

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 5: Miscellaneous Crimes, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2

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 § 7.1-5-5-2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 2. (a) It is unlawful for a commissioner, an officer or employee of the commission, or a member of a local board, to receive a gratuity, commission, or profit of any kind from a person applying for or receiving a permit under this title. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony. (c) In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of subsection (a), a person who violates subsection (a) shall be dismissed as provided in this title. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5.]

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Is commission; receiving gifts prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Commission; receiving gifts prohibited is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2.

Which Indiana statute covers commission; receiving gifts prohibited?

Commission; receiving gifts prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2 (Commission; receiving gifts prohibited).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.