Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, “informant” means an individual who provides original information concerning a violation of this article to the division.

     (b) The term does not include an individual who is:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 23-19-7-4

  • division: refers to the securities division of the office of the secretary of state. See Indiana Code 23-19-7-2
  • original information: means information that:

    Indiana Code 23-19-7-6

  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(1) a journalist, a reporter, or any other member of the news media if the individual discovers or acquires the original information in the course of investigating or reporting a story, as part of an assignment, or through any other means related to the individual’s work for, or in connection with, the news media; or

(2) an employee of the division.

As added by P.L.85-2012, SEC.6.