Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1 . (b) An individual who is a school bus driver and who knowingly and intentionally: (1) consumes a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor within six (6) hours before: (A) going on duty; or (B) operating a school bus; or (2) consumes or possesses a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor while on duty or while operating a school bus; commits a Class A misdemeanor. (c) It is a defense in a prosecution under this section if a controlled substance is consumed or possessed in accordance with a medical prescription issued by an Indiana physician to the individual who consumes or possesses the controlled substance. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-3-1.6.]
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