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Chapter 6. Inhaling Toxic Vapors;
Distributing Nitrous Oxide
35-46-6-1.
“Model glue” defined.
35-46-6-2.
Inhaling toxic vapors.
35-46-6-3.
Using or distributing nitrous oxide.
35-46-6-1. “Model glue” defined.
As used in this chapter, “model glue” means
a glue or cement containing toluene or acetone, or
both.
35-46-6-2. Inhaling toxic vapors.
A person who, with the intent to cause a con-
dition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhil-
aration, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses,
ingests or inhales the fumes of:
(1) model glue; or
(2) a substance that contains:
(A) toluene;
(B) acetone;
(C) benzene;
(D) N-butyl nitrite;
(E) any aliphatic nitrite, unless pre-
scribed by a physician;
(F) butane;
(G) amyl butrate;
(H) isobutyl nitrate;
(I) freon;
(J) chlorinated hydrocarbons;
(K) methylene chloride;
(L) hexane;
(M) ether;
(N) chloroform; or
(O) halothane; or
(3) any other chemical having the property
of releasing toxic vapors;
commits inhaling toxic vapors, a Class B misde-
meanor.
35-46-6-3. Using or distributing nitrous
oxide.
Aperson who knowingly or intentionally uses
or distributes nitrous oxide to cause a condition of
intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration,
stupefaction, or dulling of the senses of another
person, unless the nitrous oxide is to be used for
medical purposes, commits a Class B misde-
meanor. However, the offense is a Class A mis-
demeanor if the person has a prior unrelated
conviction under this section.
Chapter 7. Offenses Against Persons
Receiving Care
35-46-7-1.
“Health care provider” defined.
35-46-7-2.
Nonapplication of chapter.
35-46-7-3.
Unlawful transfer of property to health care
provider.
35-46-7-1. “Health care provider” defined.
As used in this chapter, “health care provider”
means:
(1) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21;
(2) a health facility licensed under IC 16-
28;
(3) a housing services establishment that is
required to file a disclosure statement under
IC 12-15;
(4) a continuing care retirement community
that is required to file a disclosure statement
under IC 23-2-4;
(5) a home health agency licensed under IC
16-27;
(6) a hospice licensed under IC 16-25;
(7) an entity that provides licensed or cer-
tified health care professionals to:
(A) a health care provider; or
(B) a person who is in need of, or
receives, professional health care serv-
ices;
(8) a community mental health center (as
defined in IC 12-7-2-38);
(9) a private psychiatric hospital licensed
under IC 12-25;
(10) a state institution (as defined in IC
12-7-2-184); or
(11) a community residential facility for
the developmentally disabled that is
licensed under IC 12-28-5.
35-46-7-2. Nonapplication of chapter.
This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A gift or donation of money or other
asset given to:
(A) a health care provider in the cor-
porate name of the health care provider;
or
(B) a health care provider that is organ-
ized under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
