The following definitions apply to this chapter:

1. (1) "Dependent" means:

   1. (A) an unemancipated person who is under eighteen (18) years of age; or
   2. (B) a person of any age who has a mental or physical disability.
2. (2) "Endangered adult" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-2 .

3. (3) "Independent activity" includes any of the following when done by a child without the supervision of a parent, guardian, or custodian:

   1. (A) Traveling on foot, by bicycle, or by public transportation.
   2. (B) Playing outdoors.
   3. (C) Remaining at home.
   4. (D) Remaining in a stationary vehicle.
4. (4) "Support" means food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.

5. (5) "Tobacco and vaping business" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or other enterprise in which:

   1. (A) the primary activity is the sale of:

      1. (i) e-liquids;
      2. (ii) e-liquid accessories;
      3. (iii) electronic cigarettes;
      4. (iv) tobacco;
      5. (v) tobacco products;
      6. (vi) tobacco accessories; or
      7. (vii) any combination of the products listed in items (i) through (vi); and
   2. (B) the sale of other products is incidental.

6. (6) "Tobacco business" means a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or other enterprise in which:

   1. (A) the primary activity is the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco accessories; and

   2. (B) the sale of other products is incidental.

      As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.84; P.L.185-1984, SEC.2; P.L.208-1986, SEC.1; P.L.41-1987, SEC.19; P.L.2-1992, SEC.881; P.L.256-1996, SEC.10; P.L.99-2007, SEC.210; P.L.49-2020, SEC.28; P.L.20-2026, SEC.4.