Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-7 — Illegal possession
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 7: Minors, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-7
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.
Sec. 7. (a) Subject to IC 7.1-5-1-6.5 , it is a Class C misdemeanor for a minor to knowingly: (1) possess an alcoholic beverage; (2) consume an alcoholic beverage; or (3) transport an alcoholic beverage on a public highway when not accompanied by at least one (1) of the minor's parents or guardians. (b) If a minor is found to have violated subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) while operating a vehicle, the court may order the minor's driving privileges suspended for up to one (1) year. However, if the minor is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the court shall order the minor's driving privileges suspended for at least sixty (60) days. (c) The court shall deliver any order suspending a minor's driving privileges under this section to the bureau of motor vehicles, which shall suspend the minor's driving privileges under IC 9-24-18-12.2 for the period ordered by the court. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-5-1-1; 7-5-1-2.]
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Is illegal possession a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Illegal possession is a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-7.
Which Indiana statute covers illegal possession?
Illegal possession is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-7 (Illegal possession).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.