Vending machine vandalism
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "vending machine" means a
mechanical or an electronic device or a receptacle designed:
(1) to receive a coin, bill, or token made for that purpose; and
(2) to automatically dispense goods, wares, merchandise, or
other property in return for the insertion or deposit of a coin,
bill, or token.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) damages a vending machine; or
(2) removes goods, wares, merchandise, or other property from
a vending machine without:
(A) inserting or depositing a coin, bill, or token made for
that purpose; or
(B) the consent of the owner or operator of the vending
machine;
commits vending machine vandalism, a Class B misdemeanor.
However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of the
damage or the value of the goods, wares, merchandise, or other
property removed from the vending machine is at least two hundred
fifty dollars ($250).
As added by P.L.299-1995, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 24, 2006