Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "advertisement" means any communication by any medium within the borders of Indiana, including print advertisements, digital advertisements, radio, television, and outdoor advertising signs.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), only a person that is an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana or a child placing agency licensed under the laws of Indiana may place an advertisement that:
(1) a child is offered or wanted for adoption; or
(2) the person is able to place, locate, or receive a child for adoption.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) commits unauthorized adoption advertising, a Level 6 felony.
(d) Subsection (b) may not be enforced against:
(1) a federal agency;
(2) the Indiana department of child services; or
(3) an Indiana resident seeking to adopt a child on the resident's own behalf.
As added by P.L.146-2007, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.21-2010, SEC.10; P.L.113-2017, SEC.17; P.L.163-2019, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 46. Miscellaneous Offenses
Chapter 1. Offenses Against the Family
35-46-1-1.3. "Dissolvable Tobacco Product"
35-46-1-1.5. "Electronic Cigarette"
35-46-1-4. Neglect of a Dependent; Child Selling
35-46-1-4.1. Reckless Supervision
35-46-1-5. Nonsupport of a Dependent Child
35-46-1-6. Nonsupport of a Spouse
35-46-1-7. Nonsupport of a Parent
35-46-1-8. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
35-46-1-9. Profiting From Adoption
35-46-1-9.5. Adoption Deception
35-46-1-11. Tobacco or Electronic Cigarette Vending Machine Sales; Warning Notices; Penalty
35-46-1-11.2. Operation of Tobacco Business Near School Prohibited
35-46-1-11.4. Operation of Tobacco and Vaping Business Near School Prohibited
35-46-1-11.5. Coin Machines for Sale or Distribution of Tobacco or Electronic Cigarettes; Penalty
35-46-1-11.8. Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Displays; Exceptions; Penalty
35-46-1-12. Exploitation of a Dependent or an Endangered Adult
35-46-1-15.1. Invasion of Privacy; Offense; Penalties
35-46-1-15.3. Violation of Certain No Contact Orders; Offense; Penalty
35-46-1-16. Invasion of Privacy Convictions; Record of Persons Protected by Orders
35-46-1-19. Invasion of Privacy Convictions; Time of Notice to Persons Protected by Orders
35-46-1-20. Enforcement of Foreign Protection Orders