If you're heading to Indy for the WNBA All-Star Game, there's a few laws you need to know.
Visitors often wonder when they can buy alcohol, if they can light up a joint or what they might need to know before getting behind the wheel. Below are six laws for travelers to or through Indiana to know.
Indiana is not one of the states that have jumped on the marijuana legalization bandwagon, so leave it at home. Neither medical nor recreational use is allowed.
A low-level possession charge is a class B misdemeanor, possibly leading to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Visitors may see dispensaries for what's called "Delta 8," which is from the cannabis plant but much lower in THC.
If you need to stock up at the end of the weekend, you're out of luck. Liquor can only be sold between noon and 8 p.m. on Sundays; before 2018, it was illegal to sell it at any time on Sunday.
It is legal to use mobile sports betting apps and play fantasy leagues. Details and rules can be found on the Indiana Gaming Commission website.
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People older than 18 can carry a handgun without needing to obtain a permit or subsequent background check. People who were previously barred from having a firearm can be charged if they are caught with one.
If you get yourself lost and need to turn around, drivers in Indiana can do a U-turn at a stoplight if they are in the left turn lane and there is a median. Several intersections have been retrofitted to accommodate drivers doing so.
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