Indiana Code 35-45-1-4. Flag desecration
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally mutilates, defaces, burns, or tramples any United States flag, standard, or ensign commits flag desecration, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) This section does not apply to a person who disposes of a flag in accordance with 4 U.S.C. 8(k).
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.26, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.163-1990, SEC.1; P.L.7-2015, SEC.56.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-45-1-4
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5