Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2 (2026)
Commission; receiving gifts prohibited
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 2. (a) It is unlawful for a commissioner, an officer or employee of the commission, or a member of a local board, to receive a gratuity, commission, or profit of any kind from a person applying for or receiving a permit under this title.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.
(c) In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of subsection (a), a person who violates subsection (a) shall be dismissed as provided in this title.
[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5.]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.35.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 2002–2014 · leading case: State v. Dugan, 793 N.E.2d 1034 (Ind. 2003).
State v. Dugan, 793 N.E.2d 1034 (Ind. 2003). “The official misconduct charges alleged that on February 8 and 12, 1999, Dugan violated Ind.Code § 7.1-5-5-2 for having accepted gratuities from Bradley Hirst, sole owner of two companies that the Indiana State Alcoholic Beverage Commission ("ABC") issued permits to sell…”
State of Indiana v. David Lott Hardy, 7 N.E.3d 396 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014). “On appeal, the Supreme Court determined that the State had properly charged Dugan with official misconduct.”
State v. Dugan, 769 N.E.2d 235 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). “" The State asserts that a violation of I.C. § 7.1-5-5-2 constitutes official misconduct under I.”
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