Ind. Code § 20-27-8-3
Consumption or possession of controlled substance; offense
Redline — January 1, 2018 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1.
(b) An individual who is a school bus driver and who knowingly and intentionally:
(b) An individual who is a school bus driver and who knowingly and intentionally:
(1) consumes a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor within six (6) hours before:
(A) going on duty; or
(B) operating a school bus; or
(1) consumes a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor within six (6) hours before:
(A) going on duty; or
(B) operating a school bus; or
(2) consumes or possesses a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor while on duty or while operating a school bus;
(2) consumes or possesses a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor while on duty or while operating a school bus;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) It is a defense in a prosecution under this section if a controlled substance is consumed or possessed in accordance with a medical prescription issued by an Indiana physician to the individual who consumes or possesses the controlled substance.
(c) It is a defense in a prosecution under this section if a controlled substance is consumed or possessed in accordance with a medical prescription issued by an Indiana physician to the individual who consumes or possesses the controlled substance.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.