Sec. 9. (a) An enforcement officer is vested with full police powers and duties to enforce:

(1) the provisions of this title;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 7.1-2-2-9

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(2) any other law of this state relating to alcohol or alcoholic beverages; and

(3) tobacco laws, including tobacco vending machines.

     (b) An enforcement officer may issue a summons for infraction or misdemeanor violations if the defendant promises to appear by signing the summons. A defendant who fails to appear is subject to the penalties provided by IC 35-44.1-2-10. Upon failure to appear, the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.

     (c) In addition to the authority of an enforcement officer under subsection (a), an enforcement officer may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state if the enforcement officer reasonably believes that a crime is or is about to be committed or attempted in the enforcement officer’s presence.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-2.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.1; P.L.84-1985, SEC.1; P.L.256-1996, SEC.1; P.L.177-1999, SEC.4; P.L.126-2012, SEC.28.

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