Indiana Statutes

§ 35-43-1-5 — Tampering with a water supply; poisoning

Indiana § 35-43-1-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 43OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Ch. 1Arson, Mischief, and Tampering

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Ind. Code § 35-43-1-5 (2026).

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(a)A person who, with the intent to cause serious bodily injury, tampers with a:
(1)water supply;
(2)water treatment plant (as defined in IC 13-11-2-264); or
(3)water distribution system (as defined in IC 13-11-2-259); commits tampering with a water supply, a Level 4 felony. However, the offense is a Level 2 felony if it results in the death of any person.
(b)A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally poisons a public water supply with the intent to cause serious bodily injury commits poisoning, a Level 3 felony.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.137-2007, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.231-2007, SEC.3; P.L.158-2013, SEC.457.

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