Indiana Code 35-46-1-11.4. Operation of tobacco and vaping business near school prohibited
(1) operating as a tobacco and vaping business before July 1, 2020; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-46-1-11.4
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- tobacco: includes :
Indiana Code 35-46-1-1.7
- Tobacco and vaping business: means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or other enterprise in which:
Indiana Code 35-46-1-1
(b) A person may not operate a tobacco and vaping business within one thousand (1,000) feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school, as measured between the nearest point of the premises occupied by the tobacco and vaping business and the nearest point of a building used by the school for instructional purposes.
(c) Subsection (d) does not apply to a tobacco and vaping business:
(1) operating as a tobacco and vaping business before July 1, 2024; or
(2) that began operating as a tobacco and vaping business after June 30, 2024, if at the time the tobacco and vaping business began operating the tobacco and vaping business was not located in an area prohibited under this section.
(d) A person may not operate a tobacco and vaping business within one thousand (1,000) feet of school property, measured from the nearest point of the premises occupied by the tobacco and vaping business.
(e) A person who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.49-2020, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.107-2024, SEC.6.