Ind. Code ch. 35-47-8

Ind. Code ch. 35-47-8
in effect

Ind. Code § 35-47-8-1 "Electronic stun weapon" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronic stun weapon" means any mechanism that is: (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that exceeds the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty (60) hertz shock; and (2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person. As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-8-2 "Stun gun" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means any mechanism that is: (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that equals or does not exceed the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty (60) hertz shock; and (2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person. As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-8-3 "Taser" defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "taser" means any mechanism that is: (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge or shock through the use of a projectile; and (2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person. As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-8-4 Applicability of handgun provisions

Sec. 4. IC 35-47-2 applies to an electronic stun weapon or taser. As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5 Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer

Sec. 5. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or over may purchase or possess a stun gun. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age commits a Class B misdemeanor. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime commits a Class A misdemeanor. (d) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing the officer's duties commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.600.
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