Indiana Code 35-45-8-3. Consumer product tampering; offenses
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Sec. 3. A person who:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(2) with intent to mislead a consumer of a consumer product, tampers with the labeling of a consumer product;
(1) recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally introduces a poison, a harmful substance, or a harmful foreign object into a consumer product; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| 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 35-45-8-3
- consumer product: means :
Indiana Code 35-45-8-1
- labeling: has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-198(a). See Indiana Code 35-45-8-2
that has been introduced into commerce commits consumer product tampering, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if it results in harm to a person, and it is a Level 4 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to another person.
As added by P.L.326-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.537.