IC 35-47-8
    Chapter 8. Regulation of Electronic Stun Weapons, Tasers, andStun Guns

IC 35-47-8-1
"Electronic stun weapon" defined
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronic stun weapon" meansany mechanism that is:
        (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type ofcharge 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.

IC 35-47-8-2
"Stun gun" defined
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means any mechanismthat is:
        (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type ofcharge 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.

IC 35-47-8-3
"Taser" defined
    Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "taser" means any mechanism thatis:
        (1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type ofcharge 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.

IC 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.

IC 35-47-8-5
Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission ofcrime; use on law enforcement officer
    Sec. 5. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or over maypurchase or possess a stun gun.
    (b) A person who sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person who isless than eighteen (18) years of age commits a Class B misdemeanor.
    (c) A person who uses a stun gun in the commission of a crimecommits a Class A misdemeanor.
    (d) A person who uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officerwhile the officer is performing the officer's duties commits a ClassD felony.As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.