Section 31-37-19-13 - Delinquent acts involving controlled or counterfeit substances or prescription drugs; invalidation of driver's license or permit(a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (1) dealing in: (A) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9); or(B) a counterfeit substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-10);(2) possessing: (A) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9); or(B) a prescription drug (as defined in IC 35-48-1-25); for which the child does not have a prescription; or
(3) conspiring to commit an act described in subdivision (1) or (2).(b) The juvenile court shall, in addition to any other order or decree the court makes under this chapter, order the bureau of motor vehicles to invalidate the child's driver's license or permit for a period specified by the court of at least six (6) months but not more than one (1) year from the time the child would otherwise be eligible for a learner's permit.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.9(d) part.
Amended by P.L. 111-2021,SEC. 98, eff. 1/1/2022.As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20.