Indiana Code
Chapter 8. School Bus Drivers
20-27-8-3. Consumption or Possession of Controlled Substance; Offense

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.
(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
(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.
(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.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-3-1.6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.

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