Indiana Code
Title 1. General Provisions
Article 1. Laws Governing the State

1-1-1-2.1. Repeal of Statutes Not Compiled and Enacted After the 1975 Regular Session and Before the 1985 Regular Session; Provisions Not Repealed - Sec. 2.1. (a) This section applies to all statutes and...

1-1-1-3. Procedural Statutes - Sec. 3. Procedural Statutes. Notwithstanding the inclusion in the Indiana...

1-1-1-4. Invalid Statutes - Sec. 4. Invalid Statutes. Notwithstanding the inclusion in the Indiana...

1-1-1-5. Construction of Statutes - Sec. 5. (a) The operation of any law repealed and...

1-1-1-6. Preservation of Penalties, Offenses, Rights, and Liabilities - Sec. 6. Preservation of Penalties, Offenses, Rights, Liabilities. All felonies...

1-1-1-7. Periods of Limitation and Requirements of Notice - Sec. 7. Periods of Limitation and Requirements of Notice. The...

1-1-1-8. Severability - Sec. 8. Severability (a) If any provision of this Code...

1-1-1-8.5. Severability of Provisions of p.l.240-1991; Provisions of p.l.95-2004 Not Severable - Sec. 8.5. Notwithstanding section 8 of this chapter, the following...

1-1-1-8.6. Severability - Sec. 8.6. The provisions of HEA 1123-2021 are severable in...

1-1-1-8.7. Effect to Be Given to Provisions of p.l.224-2003 - Sec. 8.7. If a provision of P.L.224-2003 is found by...

1-1-1-9. Effective Date - Sec. 9. Because an emergency exists, the Indiana Code takes...

Chapter 1.1. Repeal of Certain Noncode Statutes; Preservation of Other Noncode Statutes

1-1-1.1-1. Application of Chapter to Noncode Provisions Enacted After the 1984 Regular Session and Before the 2010 Regular Session - Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all noncode statutes and...

1-1-1.1-2. Repeal of Noncode Statutes; Exceptions - Sec. 2. Except as provided in this chapter, the statutes...

1-1-1.1-3. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes With Expiration Dates; Expiration of Such Statutes - Sec. 3. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-4. Effect of Striking Reference to Preserved Noncode Statute; Effect of Repeal of Ic 1-1-1-2, Ic 1-1-1-2.1, or Section of Chapter - Sec. 4. (a) An act of the general assembly that...

1-1-1.1-5. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statute Concerning Transfer of State Agency or Facility to Private Control - Sec. 5. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-6. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning the Change of Fiscal Years by a Holding Company or Regulated Financial Corporation - Sec. 6. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-7. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statute Concerning Certain Reports Required by the Indiana Department of Transportation - Sec. 7. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-8. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Motor Vehicles - Sec. 8. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-9. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Human Services - Sec. 9. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-10. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Family Law and Juvenile Law - Sec. 10. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-11. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Conveyance of Real Estate to the University of Evansville - Sec. 11. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-12. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Amendments to Certain Local Acts - Sec. 12. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-13. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning State Biennial Budgets - Sec. 13. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-14. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Education Finance - Sec. 14. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-15. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning State Educational Institutions - Sec. 15. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-16. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Miscellaneous Appropriations and Fiscal Matters - Sec. 16. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

1-1-1.1-17. Preservation of Certain Noncode Statutes Concerning Taxation - Sec. 17. Section 2 of this chapter does not repeal...

Chapter 2. Laws Governing the State

1-1-2-1. Hierarchy of Law - Sec. 1. The law governing this state is declared to...

1-1-2-2. Criminal Law Statutory - Sec. 2. Crimes shall be defined and punishment therefor fixed...

1-1-2-2.5. Criminal Law Lookback Periods - Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies to every crime in...

1-1-2-3. Health Insurance; Preexisting Condition - Sec. 3. It is the policy of the state that...

1-1-2-4. Construction of References to a Conviction - Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "reference to...

Chapter 2.5. Regulation of Intrastate Commerce

1-1-2.5-1. Application of Chapter - Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all: (1) goods grown,...

1-1-2.5-2. General Assembly Declarations - Sec. 2. The general assembly declares the following: (1) The...

Chapter 3. Proclamation Date; Effective Dates of Session Laws

1-1-3-1. Certificate of Receipt - Sec. 1. It shall be the duty of the several...

1-1-3-2. Proclamation by Governor - Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), so...

1-1-3-3. Effective Dates - Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "regular session"...

Chapter 3.1. Effectiveness of Acts Passed Over Governor's Veto

1-1-3.1-1. Application of Chapter - Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an act passed...

1-1-3.1-2. Definitions - Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "approval of the...

1-1-3.1-3. Acts Containing Declaration of Emergency - Sec. 3. (a) This section applies only to an act...

1-1-3.1-4. Acts Not Containing Declaration of Emergency - Sec. 4. (a) This section applies only to an act...

1-1-3.1-5. Effective Date Sections - Sec. 5. If an act described in either section 3...

Chapter 3.2. Repealed - Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.

Chapter 3.5. Political Subdivisions Classified by Population; Effective Date of Decennial Census

1-1-3.5-1. Repealed - As added by Acts 1981, P.L.1, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-1988,...

1-1-3.5-1.5. "Corrected Population Count" - Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "corrected population count"...

1-1-3.5-2. Definitions - Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "federal decennial...

1-1-3.5-2.3. Special Census - Sec. 2.3. As used in this chapter, "special census" means...

1-1-3.5-2.5. Special Tabulation - Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "special tabulation" means...

1-1-3.5-3. Use of Census Data in Indiana Statutes - Sec. 3. (a) For purposes of the statutes described in...

1-1-3.5-4. Repealed - As added by Acts 1981, P.L.1, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.3-1987,...

1-1-3.5-5. Notification of Effective Date of Tabulation of Population - Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall forward a copy of...

1-1-3.5-6. Repealed - As added by P.L.2-1990, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.170-2002, SEC.178.

1-1-3.5-8. Effect of Amendments Relating to Population Parameters Made During 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly - Sec. 8. (a) A reference in this section to amendments...

1-1-3.5-9. Effect of Amendments Relating to Population Parameters Made During 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly - Sec. 9. (a) A reference in this section to amendments...

Chapter 4. Construction of Statutes

1-1-4-1. Rules - Sec. 1. The construction of all statutes of this state...

1-1-4-2. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1852, 2RS PART II, c.17, s.2. As amended...

1-1-4-3. Uniform Determination of Death Act - Sec. 3. (a) Only an individual who has sustained either:...

1-1-4-4. Internal Revenue Code Definition; Applicability - Sec. 4. Except as otherwise provided, the definition of Internal...

1-1-4-5. Definitions Applicable to Construction of All Indiana Statutes - Sec. 5. (a) The following definitions apply to the construction...

1-1-4-6. Attorney's Fees as Including Paralegal's Fees - Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "paralegal" means...

1-1-4-7. State Educational Institution; Applicability - Sec. 7. A reference in the Indiana Code to a...

Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority

1-1-5-1. Revival; Release or Extinguishment - Sec. 1. Whenever a statute is repealed which repealed a...

1-1-5-2. Right of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Law; Waiver - Sec. 2. Each general law of the state is enacted...

1-1-5-3. Special Acts Incorporating Corporations - Sec. 3. The repeal or expiration of a special act...

1-1-5-4. Legalizing or Validating Statutes - Sec. 4. The repeal or expiration of a legalizing or...

1-1-5-5. Statutes Authorizing Transfer, Conveyance, or Acceptance of Property, Powers, Duties, and Liabilities, or Rules by Governmental Entities; Cession or Retrocession of Jurisdiction Over Property Between State and United States - Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the repeal or...

1-1-5-7. Statutes Nullifying Actions - Sec. 7. Whenever a statute that nullified an action: (1)...

1-1-5-8. Revival of Rule Voided by Statute Subsequently Repealed or Expired - Sec. 8. Whenever a statute that voided a rule: (1)...

1-1-5-9. Statutes Setting Forth Effective Date of a Statute - Sec. 9. The repeal or expiration of a statute or...

1-1-5-10. Expiration of Statute Has Same Effect as Repeal - Sec. 10. The expiration of a statute has the same...

Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts

1-1-5.5-1. No Effect of p.l.30-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 1. A SECTION of P.L.30-1987 does not affect any:...

1-1-5.5-2. No Effect of p.l.39-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 2. A SECTION of P.L.39-1987 does not affect any:...

1-1-5.5-3. No Effect of p.l.217-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 3. A SECTION of P.L.217-1987 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-4. No Effect of p.l.28-1988 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 4. A SECTION of P.L.28-1988 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-5. p.l.1-1989 Intended to Be a Codification and Restatement of Applicable or Corresponding Provisions of Certain Laws - Sec. 5. P.L.1-1989 is intended to be a codification and...

1-1-5.5-6. No Effect of p.l.8-1989 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 6. A SECTION of P.L.8-1989 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-7. p.l.1-1990 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 7. (a) P.L.1-1990 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-8. p.l.3-1990 Intended to Correct Repealed or Incorrect Citations in the Indiana Code; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 8. (a) P.L.3-1990 is intended to correct repealed or...

1-1-5.5-9. p.l.1-1991 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 9. (a) P.L.1-1991 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-10. p.l.1-1992 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 10. (a) P.L.1-1992 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-11. p.l.1-1993 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 11. (a) P.L.1-1993 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-12. No Effect of p.l.47-1993 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 12. A SECTION of P.L.47-1993 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-13. p.l.1-1994 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 13. (a) P.L.1-1994 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-14. p.l.2-1995 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 14. (a) P.L.2-1995 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-15. p.l.2-1996 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 15. (a) P.L.2-1996 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-16. p.l.2-1997 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 16. (a) P.L.2-1997 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-17. p.l.2-1998 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes - Sec. 17. (a) P.L.2-1998 is intended to resolve technical conflicts...

1-1-5.5-18. No Effect of p.l.177-2003 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 18. A SECTION of P.L.177-2003 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-19. No Effect of p.l.258-2003 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun - Sec. 19. A SECTION of P.L.258-2003 does not affect: (1)...

1-1-5.5-20. Resolution of Conflicts Between p.l.276-2003 and Other Acts - Sec. 20. To the extent possible, if there is a...

1-1-5.5-21. No Effect of p.l.158-2013 or Hea 1006-2014 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration Inapplicable - Sec. 21. (a) A SECTION of P.L.158-2013 or HEA 1006-2014...

1-1-5.5-22. No Effect of p.l.217-2014 on Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration - Sec. 22. (a) A SECTION of HEA 1279-2014 does not...

1-1-5.5-23. No Effect of Ic 35-43-5 on Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration; Insurance - Sec. 23. (a) A section of IC 35-43-5, as amended...

Chapter 6. Interpretation of Name Designations

1-1-6-1. Incorrect Names - Sec. 1. Whenever a statute or rule designates a board,...

Chapter 7. Interpretation of Registered Mail as Certified Mail

1-1-7-1. Giving Notice by Registered or Certified Mail; Alternatives - Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (c), if a statute...

Chapter 7.5. Interpretation of Certified Check as Bank Draft, Cashier's Check, or Money Order

1-1-7.5-1. Federally Insured Financial Institution Instruments - Sec. 1. In all cases where it is required by...

Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency

1-1-7.7-1. "Electronically File or Submit" - Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronically file or...

1-1-7.7-2. "Office of Technology" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office of technology"...

1-1-7.7-3. "State Agency" - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has...

1-1-7.7-4. Electronic Filing and Submission of Documents Authorized - Sec. 4. A state agency may allow a person to...

1-1-7.7-5. Electronic Filing and Submission Not Exclusive; Office of Technology Approval of Electronic Filing and Submission Methods - Sec. 5. This chapter authorizes a state agency to allow...

Chapter 8. Repealed - Repealed by Acts 1972, P.L.7, SEC.2.

Chapter 8.1. Standard Time

1-1-8.1-1. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.7, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.1....

1-1-8.1-2. Repealed - Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.7, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.243-2005, SEC.2.

1-1-8.1-3. State Supports County Effort to Change Time Zone - Sec. 3. The state supports the county executive of any...

Chapter 9. Legal Holidays

1-1-9-1. List; Observance - Sec. 1. (a) The following are legal holidays within the...

1-1-9-2. Paid Holidays for State Employees; Governor Shifting Observance; Exception - Sec. 2. All legal holidays, except Sundays, shall be paid...

Chapter 10. Indiana Day

1-1-10-1. Proclamation; Observance - Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation annually designating...

Chapter 11. Flag Day and Veterans' Day

1-1-11-1. Flag Day; Proclamation - Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation annually setting...

1-1-11-2. Veterans' Day; Proclamation - Sec. 2. (a) The governor shall issue a proclamation annually...

Chapter 12. Repealed - Repealed by P.L.2-1986, SEC.3.

Chapter 12.5. Casimir Pulaski Day

1-1-12.5-1. Proclamation; Observance - Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an annual proclamation setting...

Chapter 13. George Rogers Clark Day

1-1-13-1. Proclamation; Observance - Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an annual proclamation setting...

Chapter 14. Northwest Ordinance Day

1-1-14-1. Proclamation - Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation each year...

Chapter 14.5. Honor and Remember Flag

1-1-14.5-1. Honor and Remember Flag; Meaning - Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Honor and Remember...

1-1-14.5-2. Honor and Remember Flag as a Symbol to Honor Armed Forces Members Who Lost Their Lives in Service - Sec. 2. The Honor and Remember flag is designated as...

1-1-14.5-3. Symbolism of the Honor and Remember Flag - Sec. 3. The symbolism of the Honor and Remember flag...

1-1-14.5-4. Display of the Honor and Remember Flag at State Office Buildings and Veterans' Cemeteries; Annual Display in May - Sec. 4. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed...

1-1-14.5-5. Display of the Honor and Remember Flag at Any Time - Sec. 5. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed...

Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases

1-1-15-1. "Political Subdivision" - Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has...

1-1-15-2. "Prohibited Person" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "prohibited person" refers...

1-1-15-3. "State Agency" - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means...

1-1-15-4. Prohibited Person; Appropriations - Sec. 4. Money appropriated by the general assembly or a...

1-1-15-5. Prohibited Person; Contracts - Sec. 5. A prohibited person is not considered responsible or...

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Indiana Code Title 1. General Provisions Article 1. Laws Governing the State

Indiana Code
Title 1. General Provisions
Article 1. Laws Governing the State