Ind. Code ch. 16-41-39

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-41-39-1 General assembly having exclusive regulatory power

Sec. 1. Regulation of the sale, distribution, or display of tobacco products may only be authorized by the general assembly. As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-41-39-2 Local ordinances, bylaws, and rules void

Sec. 2. An ordinance, a bylaw, or a rule of: (1) a county; (2) a city; (3) a township; (4) a department, a board, or an agency of a: (A) county; (B) city; or (C) township; or (5) any other political subdivision or agency of the state; concerning matters listed in section 1 of this chapter is void, regardless of when enacted. As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 16-41-39-3 Local restrictions on transient merchants

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, this chapter does not prohibit a political subdivision from adopting limitations on the locations at which a transient merchant licensed under IC 25-37-1-3 may conduct business within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision. As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.9.

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