Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2023. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2023.
Sec. 21. (a) A distributor or remote seller who knowingly:
(1) acts as a distributor or remote seller without a license;
(2) makes a false statement in a report under this chapter; or
(3) does not pay a tax for which the distributor or remote seller is liable under this chapter;
commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if it is committed with intent to evade the tax imposed by this chapter or to defraud the state.
(b) Violations of this chapter described in subsection (a) may be reported to the department or the office of the attorney general.
As added by P.L.96-1987, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.103; P.L.165-2021, SEC.118; P.L.137-2022, SEC.80.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Tobacco Products Tax
6-7-2-0.1. "Actual Cost"; "Actual Cost List"
6-7-2-0.2. "Alternative Nicotine Product"
6-7-2-0.5. "Closed System Cartridge"
6-7-2-0.7. "Consumable Material"
6-7-2-7.5. Tax on Distribution of Closed System Cartridges; Rate; Time of Imposition
6-7-2-7.7. Sale of Taxable Products in Indiana by Remote Sellers
6-7-2-8. Distributor's License
6-7-2-9. Change of Location; License Reissuance
6-7-2-9-b. Change of Location; License Reissuance
6-7-2-10. Surrender of License; Refund
6-7-2-11. Revocation or Suspension of License
6-7-2-11.5. Department May Refuse to Issue or Renew a License; Reasons
6-7-2-12. Electronic Filing of Returns and Remitting of Taxes
6-7-2-12-b. Electronic Filing of Returns and Remitting of Taxes
6-7-2-13. Collection Allowance
6-7-2-13-b. Collection Allowance
6-7-2-14. Credit or Refund of Taxes
6-7-2-14-b. Credit or Refund of Taxes
6-7-2-14.5. Deduction for Certain Receivables
6-7-2-15. Registration of Manufacturer, Importer, Broker, or Shipper Distributing to Distributor
6-7-2-16. Manufacturer, Importer, Broker, or Shipper; Proof of Distributions
6-7-2-18. Distribution Without a License; Offense
6-7-2-19. Manufacturer Noncompliance; Offense
6-7-2-20. Record Keeping Violations
6-7-2-20-b. Record Keeping Violations
6-7-2-21. Distributor Offenses
6-7-2-21-b. Distributor or Remote Seller Offenses
6-7-2-23. Federal Sales; Exemption
6-7-2-24. Civil Penalty for Purchase of Taxable Products From a Distributor That Is Not Licensed