Suspension of driving privileges for fuel theft
Sec. 8. (a) A conviction for an offense under section 2 of this
chapter or section 3 of this chapter that involves exerting
unauthorized control over gasoline or motor vehicle fuel:
(1) by operation of a motor vehicle to leave the premises of an
establishment at which gasoline or motor vehicle fuel is offered
for sale after the gasoline or motor vehicle fuel has been
dispensed into the fuel tank of the motor vehicle; and
(2) without payment or authorization of payment by a credit
card, debit card, charge card, or similar method of payment;
shall result in the suspension of the driving privileges of the person.
(b) The court imposing sentence for a violation under subsection
(a) shall issue an order to the bureau of motor vehicles:
(1) stating that the person has been convicted of an offense
under section 2 of this chapter or section 3 of this chapter
involving the unauthorized taking of gasoline or motor vehicle
fuel; and
(2) ordering the suspension of the person's driving privileges
under IC 9-25-6-21.
The suspension of a person's driving privileges under this section is
in addition to other penalties prescribed by IC 35-50-3-2 for a Class
A misdemeanor or by IC 35-50-2-7 for a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.117-2001, SEC.6.
Last modified: May 24, 2006