2000 & 2006 revisions (current as of 4/12/2009)

IC 35-47-5-2
Knife with blade that opens automatically or may be propelled
     Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
        (1) opens automatically; or
        (2) may be propelled;
by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2.

IC 35-47-5-2.5
Possession of a knife on school property
     Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that:
        (1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and
        (2) is intended to be used as a weapon.
    (b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, or gravity knife.
    (c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on:
        (1) school property (as defined in IC 35-41-1-24.7);
        (2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8); or
        (3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10);
commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Class D felony if the offense results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to another person.
    (d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife:
        (1) if:
            (A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and
            (B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or
        (2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.9.






IC 35-47-5-12
"Chinese throwing star" defined; related offenses
     Sec. 12. (a) A person who:
        (1) manufactures;
        (2) causes to be manufactured;
        (3) imports into Indiana;
        (4) keeps for sale;
        (5) offers or exposes for sale; or
        (6) gives, lends, or possesses;
a Chinese throwing star commits a Class C misdemeanor.
    (b) As used in this section, "Chinese throwing star" means a throwing-knife, throwing-iron, or other knife-like weapon with blades set at different angles.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.2.



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1983 version

Indiana - 35-47-5-2. Knife with automatically opening blade
   prohibited. -- It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to
   manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give
   away, or purchase any knife with a blade that opens
   automatically by hand pressure applied to a button,
   spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.


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