Indiana State Sign Regulations

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Our Indiana State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • No smoking signs
  • Swimming pool signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs

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Bulletin Overview

No Smoking Signs

The State of Indiana prohibits smoking within eight feet of public places, places of employment, and state owned vehicles. Exemptions to the statewide ban are granted to bars, casinos, horse racing facilities, retail tobacco shops, and private clubs. The Indiana Prohibition on Smoking Law became effective on 7/1/2012 and replaced the repealed 1993 statute. The law is administered by the State Department of Health. (HEA 1149)

Swimming Pool Signs

The Indiana State Department of Health stipulates the rules governing the use of public swimming pools and spas. The revised code became effective on 8/26/2010 and requires the posting of signs at public swimming pools and spas. (410 IAC 6-2.1)

Concealed Weapon Signs

The State of Indiana, in IC 35-47-2 of the Indiana Code, allows residents of the state to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) provided they have been issued a permit granted by the local city or county in which they reside. The local official is to investigate the applicant’s official records and character as well as determine if the reason for requesting the permit is proper. There are certain places such as, schools, commercial aircraft, shipping ports, riverboat casinos, etc. where CCW is forbidden even with a permit. Indiana honors the CCW permits of all other states. (IC 35-47-2-3&4)

Cell Phone Signs

The State of Indiana bans the use of hand-held cell phones for texting communications by all drivers of motorized vehicles. Drivers under the age of 18 are also banned from using hand-held cell phones for voice communication. The law, HB1129, became effective on 5/11/2011.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.