Ind. Code § 36-1-30.5-1 Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 5-36-1 apply throughout this chapter.
As added by P.L.49-2026, SEC.16.
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in effectInd. Code § 36-1-30.5-2 Operation of a node; development of software on a blockchain protocol; transfer of digital assets; limitations of a unit
Sec. 2. A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or other regulation that would have the effect of prohibiting, restricting, or impairing the ability of an individual or business to do any of the following:
(1) Operate a node for the purpose of connecting to a blockchain protocol and participating in the operation of the blockchain protocol.
(2) Develop software on a blockchain protocol.
(3) Transfer digital assets to another individual or business using a blockchain protocol.
(4) Participate in staking on a blockchain protocol.
As added by P.L.49-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-1-30.5-3 Operation of a digital asset mining business; limitations of a unit
Sec. 3. A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or other regulation:
(1) that prohibits a digital asset mining business that otherwise meets the requirements for operation in an area zoned for industrial use from operating in an area zoned for industrial use; or
(2) that:
(A) limits the level of noise generated by a digital asset mining business that is located in an area zoned for industrial use; and
(B) is not applicable to other businesses operating in an area zoned for industrial use.
As added by P.L.49-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 36-1-30.5-4 Private digital asset mining; limitations of a unit
Sec. 4. A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or other regulation:
(1) that prohibits private digital asset mining in a residence located in an area that is zoned for residential use; or
(2) that:
(A) limits the level of noise generated by private digital asset mining in a residence located in an area that is zoned for residential use; and
(B) is not applicable to other residences in an area zoned for residential use.
As added by P.L.49-2026, SEC.16.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/36Fetched: 10/17/2026