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(3) a worldwide collection of intercon-
nected networks operating as the Internet.
“Computer system” means a set of related
computer equipment, software or hardware.
“Hoarding program” means a computer pro-
gram designed to bypass or neutralize a security
measure, access control system, or similar system
used by the owner of a computer network or com-
puter system to limit the amount of merchandise
that one (1) person may purchase by means of a
computer network.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally
accesses:
(1) a computer system;
(2) a computer network; or
(3) any part of a computer system or com-
puter network;
without the consent of the owner of the computer
system or computer network, or the consent of the
owner’s licensee, commits computer trespass, a
Class A misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally
uses a hoarding program to purchase merchandise
by means of a computer network commits com-
puter merchandise hoarding, a Class A misde-
meanor. It is a defense to a prosecution under this
subsection that the person used the hoarding pro-
gram with the permission of the person selling the
merchandise.
(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally
sells, purchases, or distributes a hoarding pro-
gram commits unlawful distribution of a hoarding
program, a Class Amisdemeanor. It is a defense
to a prosecution under this subsection that the
hoarding program was sold, purchased, or dis-
tributed for legitimate scientific or educational
purposes.
Chapter 4. Theft; Conversion.
35-43-4-0.1. Application of amendments.
35-43-4-1.
Definitions.
35-43-4-2.
Theft.
35-43-4-2.3. Dealing in altered property.
35-43-4-2.5. Auto theft.
35-43-4-2.7. Unauthorized entry of motor vehicle.
35-43-4-3.
Conversion.
35-43-4-3.5 Theft by borrower.
35-43-4-4.
Evidence relating to theft.
35-43-4-5.
Defenses.
35-43-4-6.
Unauthorized control over property of
benefit provider.
35-43-4-7.
Vending machine vandalism.
35-43-4-8.
License suspension for gas theft.
35-43-4-0.1. Application of amendments.
The amendments made to section 4 of this
chapter by P.L. 84-2001 are intended to specify that
the scope of the amended terms includes retail
sales receipts, universal product codes (UPC),
and other product identification codes. The
amendment of these definitions shall not be con-
strued to mean that these terms did not cover
retail sales receipts, universal product codes
(UPC), and other product codes before July 1,
2001.
35-43-4-1. Definitions.
(a) As used in this chapter, “exert control over
property” means to obtain, take, carry, drive, lead
away, conceal, abandon, sell, convey, encumber,
or possess property, or to secure, transfer, or
extend a right to property.
(b) Under this chapter, a person’s control over
property of another person is “unauthorized” if it
is exerted:
(1) Without the other person’s consent;
(2) In an manner or to an extent other than
that to which the other person has con-
sented;
(3) By transferring or encumbering other
property while failing to disclose a lien,
adverse claim, or other legal impediment
to the enjoyment of that other property;
(4) By creating or confirming a false
impression in the other person;
(5) By failing to correct a false impres-
sion that the person knows is influencing
the other person, if the person stands in a
relationship of special trust to the other
person;
(6) By promising performance that the
person knows will not be performed;
(7) By expressing an intention to damage
the property or impair the rights of any
other person; or
(8) by transferring or reproducing:
(A) Recorded sounds; or
(B) A live performance;
without the consent of the owner of the master
