Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that: (1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and (2) is intended to be used as a weapon. (b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, or throwing star. (c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on: (1) school property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-285 ); (2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8 ); or (3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10 ); commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Level 6 felony if the offense results in bodily injury to another person. (d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife: (1) if: (A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and (B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or (2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.
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