{"id":373226,"date":"2016-09-09T16:08:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T21:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-drug-manufacturing-laws-1.html"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T20:30:53","slug":"indiana-drug-manufacturing-laws-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-drug-manufacturing-laws-1.html","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Drug Manufacturing Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Indiana Drug Manufacturing Laws <\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/laura-temme-esq\/\">Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 11, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Drug offenses come in various forms. Most people are familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-drug-possession-laws-.html\" title=\"drug possession charges\">drug possession charges<\/a>, which often involve a person in control of a small quantity of a controlled substance. Another is the unauthorized production and processing of controlled substances, often called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-manufacturing-and-cultivation.html\" title=\"drug manufacturing charge\">drug manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Indiana&#8217;s broad drug manufacturing charges cover not only the production of controlled substances but also related activities such as unauthorized packaging or repackaging. This article provides an overview of drug manufacturing laws in Indiana. It defines the crime and outlines the penalties associated with it.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Definition of Manufacturing of Drugs in Indiana<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Indiana law has a broad approach when defining <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-2\/\" title=\"drug manufacturing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drug manufacturing<\/a>. The state considers various activities as qualifying, including the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Preparation of controlled substances<\/li>\r\n<li>Production of controlled substances<\/li>\r\n<li>Propagation of plants used to produce these controlled substances<\/li>\r\n<li>Processing of controlled substances<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A person committing this crime can carry out the act using various methods, including chemical synthesis, extraction from natural sources, or a combination of techniques.<\/p>\r\n<p>The comprehensive approach allows law enforcement authorities to apprehend people involved in any stage of the drug manufacturing process, from production to packaging of the controlled substance.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Classification of Controlled Substances in Indiana<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Controlled substances under the Indiana Code are classified into five drug schedules. Schedule I drugs are those that pose a high risk for drug abuse and presently do not have accepted medical use. Schedule V drugs have a low risk for drug abuse and are presently used for medical purposes.<\/p>\r\n<p>Indiana&#8217;s drug schedule is listed below, with examples of controlled substances that fall under each category. Note that it differs in some ways from the federal drug schedule under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/controlled-substances-act-csa-overview.html\" title=\"Controlled Substances Act\">Controlled Substances Act<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Schedule I Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>These types of drugs are those with the highest potential for drug abuse that do not have accepted medical use. Some examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-2-4\/\" title=\"Schedule I drugs in Indiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule I drugs in Indiana<\/a> are heroin, ecstasy, LSD, and peyote.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Schedule II Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>These types of drugs also have a high potential for drug abuse, but have some accepted medical use despite severe restrictions. Examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-2-6\/\" title=\"Schedule II drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule II drugs<\/a> are opiates and opium derivatives. It also includes methamphetamine, methadone, cocaine, fentanyl, amphetamine, and oxycodone.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Schedule III Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>Compared to Schedules I and II, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-2-8\/\" title=\"Schedule III drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule III drugs<\/a> have a lower potential for drug abuse. They also have accepted medical use. Some examples of drugs that fall under this drug schedule are ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone, and medications with less than 90 milligrams of codeine in each dose.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Schedule IV Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>These types of drugs have a low risk for drug abuse, and their use results in minimal physical or psychological dependence compared to substances under Schedule III. Some examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-2-10\/\" title=\"Schedule IV drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule IV drugs<\/a> are Barbital, Valium, Ativan, Tramadol, Xanax, and Lorcaserin.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Schedule V Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>Among all the drug schedules, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-2-12\/\" title=\"Schedule V drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule V drugs<\/a> have the lowest risk for drug abuse and widely accepted medical use. Substances under this drug schedule include cough medications such as Robitussin AC with 2000 milligrams or less of codeine, Lomotil, Atropine, and Lyrica.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>General Charges for Drug Manufacturing<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The drug charges for manufacturing in Indiana depend on the type of drug and the amount involved. Other enhancing circumstances can also affect these drug charges, such as committing the crime within a certain distance of specific locations or with a minor present. The table below provides a general overview of drug manufacturing charges in Indiana:<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Type of Drug<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Penalty Class<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p><b>Potential Sanctions<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Methamphetamine<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-50-2-5-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 4 felony<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Two to 12 years of imprisonment<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Schedule I, II, or III controlled substance<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-50-2-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 6 felony<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Six months to three years of jail time<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Schedule IV controlled substance<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-50-3-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class A misdemeanor<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $5,000<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Schedule V controlled substance<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-50-3-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class B misdemeanor<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Up to 180 days of jail time and a fine of up to $1,000<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Marijuana and related substances<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-50-3-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class A misdemeanor<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $5,000<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2><b>Enhanced Penalties<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Indiana law also discusses factors that enhance the penalties for these drug offenses. These enhancing circumstances aim to give the offender harsher punishment for committing the act under certain circumstances. The following are some examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-1-16-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enhancing circumstances<\/a>&nbsp;as defined by the Indiana Code:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Prior conviction<\/b>: The offender has a prior criminal record for dealing with controlled substances<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Firearm possession<\/b>:<b> <\/b>The offender committed the criminal offense while in possession of a firearm<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Committing the drug crime within a certain distance of protected zones<\/b>:<b> <\/b>These zones include within 500 feet of a school property, public parks, and juvenile or penal facilities<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Involvement of minors<\/b>:<b> <\/b>Applies if the offender knowingly commits a crime with a minor present or delivers illegal drugs to a minor who is at least three years younger<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The act of drug manufacturing in itself is an enhancing circumstance. To have a better understanding of these charges, seek legal advice from a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/indiana\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal defense attorney<\/a> specializing in drug crimes.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Related Laws and Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The following provisions under the Indiana Code provide more detailed information about Indiana drug laws:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-1<\/a> (<i>Dealing in Cocaine or Narcotic Drug<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-1-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-1.2<\/a> (<i>Manufacturing Methamphetamine<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-2<\/a> (<i>Dealing in a Schedule I, II, or III Controlled Substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-3<\/a> (<i>Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-4<\/a> (<i>Dealing in a Schedule V Controlled Substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-10<\/a> (<i>Dealing in Marijuana, Hash Oil, Hashish, or Salvia<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-4-6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-4.6<\/a> (<i>Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, or Possession of Counterfeit Substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-8-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-8.1<\/a> (<i>Manufacture of Paraphernalia<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/in\/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure\/in-code-sect-35-48-4-10-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 35-48-4-10.5<\/a> (<i>Dealing in a Synthetic Drug<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-drug-possession-laws-.html\">Indiana Drug Possession Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-drug-trafficking-laws.html\">Indiana Drug Trafficking Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/indiana-law\/indiana-criminal-laws.html\">Indiana Criminal Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Need Legal Advice About Drug Manufacturing Charges? Talk to an Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Drug crimes can carry severe and life-altering consequences. If you are facing drug manufacturing charges in Indiana, seek legal advice from a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/indiana\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal defense attorney<\/a>. A criminal defense attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/indiana\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"specializing in drug crimes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specializing in drug crimes<\/a> can help evaluate your case and develop a solid legal defense tailored to your situation. 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