Indiana Statutes
§ 35-46-1-21 — Unauthorized adoption advertising
(a)As used in this section, "advertisement"
means any communication by any medium within the borders of
Indiana, including print advertisements, digital advertisements, radio,
television, and outdoor advertising signs.
(b)Except as provided in subsection (d), only a person that is an
attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana or a child placing agency
licensed under the laws of Indiana may place an advertisement that:
(1)a child is offered or wanted for adoption; or
(2)the person is able to place, locate, or receive a child for
adoption.
(c)A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b)
commits unauthorized adoption advertising, a Level 6 felony.
(d)Subsection (b) may not be enforced against:
(1)a federal agency;
(2)the Indiana department of child services; or
(3
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.146-2007, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.21-2010,
SEC.10; P.L.113-2017, SEC.17; P.L.163-2019, SEC.1.
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