Indiana Code 14-21-1-36. Possession of looted property; penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-21-1-36
- artifact: means :
Indiana Code 14-21-1-2
- burial object: means any item intentionally placed in a burial ground at or near the time of burial. See Indiana Code 14-21-1-4
- human remains: means any part of the body of a human being in any:
Indiana Code 14-21-1-7
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 36. A person who knowingly or intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of an artifact, a burial object, or human remains obtained in violation of this chapter commits possession of looted property, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the fair market cost of carrying out a scientific archeological investigation of the area that was damaged to obtain the artifact, burial object, or human remains is at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.203.