Ind. Code § 15-15-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-12
Farmer right of action for violations; damages; attorney's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A farmer has a right of action against a seed supplier if the seed supplier or an agent of the seed supplier enters real property owned or occupied by the farmer in violation of section 10 of this chapter.

(b) If a farmer prevails in an action filed under this section, the farmer is entitled to recover from the seed supplier all the following:

(1) Any actual damages proven by the farmer resulting from the seed supplier's violation of section 10 of this chapter.

(2) The farmer's reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred in connection with the action.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-9
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Six (6) members of the council constitute a quorum.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-17
Election of member's successor; secret ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) During September before the term of a member representing a district expires, the individuals designated under section 10(a)(6)(C) of this chapter for each organization certified under section 10 of this chapter for the district shall meet in a district convention to elect the member's successor.

(b) Voting under subsection (a) is by the submission of a secret written ballot by each person voting indicating the person's vote.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-9
"Kind"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "kind" means one (1) or more related species or subspecies of plant that singly or collectively are known by one (1) common name, including corn, oats, alfalfa, and timothy.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(j).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25.6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25.6
Pet food and specialty pet food drugs and additives
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.6. (a) An artificial color may be used in a pet food or specialty pet food only if it has been shown to be harmless to pets or specialty pets. The permanent or provisional listing of an artificial color in the United States Food and Drug regulations as safe for use, together with the conditions, limitations, and tolerances, if any, incorporated therein, is satisfactory evidence that the color is, when used under the United States Food and Drug regulations, harmless to pets or specialty pets.

(b) Evidence may be required to prove the safety and efficacy or utility of a pet food or specialty pet food which contains additives or drugs, when used according to directions furnished on the label. Satisfactory evidence of the safety and efficacy of a pet food or specialty pet food may be established when the pet food or specialty pet food:

(1) contains the additives, the use of which conforms to the requirements of the applicable regulation in 21 CFR, or are "prior sanctioned" or "Generally Recognized as Safe" for the use; or

(2) itself is a drug or contains a drug (as defined in section 6 of this chapter) and is "generally recognized as safe and effective" for the labeled use or is marketed subject to an application approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under 21 U.S.C. 360(b).

(c) When a drug (as defined in IC 15-19-7-6) is included in a pet food or specialty pet food, the format required by section 26.2(a)(2) of this chapter for labeling medicated feeds must be used.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 15-20-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-20-1-5
Wolf hybrid and coydog liability; criminal offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Coydog" means:

(A) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; or

(B) an animal that is the offspring of:

(i) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; and

(ii) another animal.

(2) "Secure enclosure" means an outdoor pen that is:

(A) roofed or that has sides at least six (6) feet tall; and

(B) constructed in such a manner that the type of animal contained within the pen cannot reasonably be expected to escape.

(3) "Wolf hybrid" means:

(A) an animal that is the offspring of a wolf and another animal; or

(B) an animal that is the offspring of:

(i) an animal that is the offspring of a wolf and another animal; and

(ii) another animal.

(b) An owner of a wolf hybrid or coydog shall:

(1) keep the animal in a building or secure enclosure; or

(2) keep the animal:

(A) under the reasonable control of an individual; and

(B) on a leash not more than eight (8) feet in length.

Subject to subsections (c) and (d), an owner who does not comply with this subsection commits a Class B infraction. An owner who merely tethers or chains a coydog or wolf hybrid does not comply with this subsection.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), an owner of a wolf hybrid or coydog commits a Class B misdemeanor if the owner recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to comply with subsection (b) and:

(1) the wolf hybrid or coydog enters property other than the property of the owner; and

(2) the wolf hybrid or coydog causes damage to livestock or the personal property of another individual.

(d) The offense under subsection (c) is:

(1) a Class A misdemeanor if the owner has one (1) prior unrelated conviction under this section;

(2) a Level 6 felony if:

(A) the owner has more than one (1) prior unrelated conviction for a violation under this section; or

(B) the owner knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly fails to comply with subsection (b) and the failure to comply results in serious bodily injury to a person; and

(3) a Level 5 felony if the owner knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly fails to comply with subsection (b) and the failure to comply results in the death of a person.

(e) Notwithstanding IC 36-1-3-8(a), a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may adopt an ordinance:

(1) prohibiting a person from possessing a wolf hybrid or coydog; or

(2) imposing:

(A) a penalty of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) up to the limits prescribed in IC 36-1-3-8(a)(10)(B) for a violation of subsection (b); or

(B) conditions on the possession of a wolf hybrid or coydog that are more stringent than the provisions of subsection (b).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 5-5-12-3.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.227.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-29
Collection service license: denial
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) If an applicant's application to operate a collection service under section 26 of this chapter does not comply with this chapter, the state veterinarian shall notify the applicant that the applicant's application does not comply with the requirements of this chapter and specifically indicate why the application does not comply. An application that does not comply with this chapter must be placed on hold for not more than sixty (60) days during which time the applicant may provide additional information showing the deficiencies have been corrected.

(b) After notification by the applicant that the deficiencies have been corrected, the state veterinarian shall promptly determine if the applicant is entitled to a license.

(c) If the state veterinarian again determines the applicant is not entitled to a license, the state veterinarian may deny the request for a license. If an application is denied, an applicant may reapply by submitting the information and fees required under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-78 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-78
"Ton"
Status: in_force

Sec. 78. "Ton" means a net weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds avoirdupois.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-8
Deposit of funds; audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The commission may deposit revenues not set forth in section 3 of this chapter in funds:

(1) other than the fund; and

(2) created under the commission's accounting system.

(b) Funds created under the commission's accounting system are subject to audit by the state board of accounts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-7-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-3
Examination of suspected or diseased animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's agent shall make an examination of animals and objects suspected to be dangerous or diseased and shall enforce related laws, rules, and orders.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-27
"Pesticide formulation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. As used in this chapter, "pesticide formulation" means a pesticide product comprised of all active ingredients and inert ingredients.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(34).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-39
"Immediate container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Immediate container" means a container, receptacle, or other covering in which milk products, livestock products, or poultry products are directly contained or wholly or partially enclosed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-21.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-33.4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-33.4
Agricultural seed and vegetable seed name and usage requirements in labels and advertisements
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the name of each kind of agricultural seed or vegetable seed is the name associated with one (1) or more related species or subspecies which singly or collectively are:

(1) allowed under 7 CFR 201.34; or

(2) known by one (1) common name.

(b) A name of a kind of agricultural seed or vegetable seed that is synonymous through broad common usage may be substituted for the name in subsection (a) if the name:

(1) does not apply to more than one (1) kind of seed; and

(2) is not misleading.

(c) The representation of the same kind and variety of agricultural seed or vegetable seed in any advertisement or labeling must be confined to the kind and variety as determined under this chapter. The kind name and variety name may not be associated with words or terms that create a misleading impression as to the history or characteristics of the kind and variety. Descriptive terms and firm names may be used in kind and variety names if the descriptive terms or firm names are a part of the name of the kind and variety name of the seed. Examples: Stringless Green Pod, Detroit Dark Red, Black Seeded Simpson, and Henderson Bush Lima.

(d) A term that describes color, shape, size, habit of growth, disease resistance, or other characteristics of the kind and variety may be associated with the name of the kind and variety if it is done in a manner that clearly indicates the descriptive term is not a part of the name of the kind and variety. Examples: Oshkosh Pepper (yellow), Copenhagen Market (round head) Cabbage, and Kentucky Wonder pole bean.

(e) A term that describes the:

(1) quality;

(2) origin; or

(3) basis for representations made;

may be associated with the name of the kind and variety of seed, if the term is clearly identified as being other than part of the name of the kind and variety. Examples: Blue Tag Gem Barley, Idaho Origin Alfalfa, and Grower's Affidavit of Variety Atlas Sorghum.

(f) A descriptive term that describes the manner or method of production or conditioning of seed may be associated with the name of the kind and variety of seed if the term is not misleading. For example, the terms "certified", "registered", "scarified", "treated", and "hulled" may be used if they are not misleading.

(g) A brand name or term taken from a trademark may be associated with the kind and variety or mixtures of kinds or varieties or blends of varieties of seed as an indication of the source. However, the term must clearly indicate that the term is not part of the name of the kind and variety, mixture, or blend. Example: Ox Brand Golden Cross sweet corn. A brand name or trademark may not be used in place of a variety name or in any manner that may be interpreted as being a variety name.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-3
Notice of election; information
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) At least three (3) members of the association may give notice of an election of the board of directors of the association.

(b) The notice must contain the following information:

(1) The date and time of the election.

(2) The place where the election will be held. The election must be held at a place:

(A) convenient to voters; and

(B) located within or near the proposed horticultural and quarantine district.

(c) The notice must be:

(1) published in one (1) newspaper:

(A) in the county; and

(B) of general circulation among the members of the association; or

(2) delivered in person.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-15
Reported livestock thefts
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The board, in cooperation with law enforcement officials in Indiana and other states, shall develop a uniform procedure for notifying livestock markets and livestock slaughtering establishments of reported livestock thefts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-65 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-65
Penalty actions for violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 65. Subject to section 66 of this chapter, the state chemist under IC 4-21.5-3-6 may warn, cite, or impose a civil penalty on a person for a violation under this chapter. The state chemist may also deny, suspend, revoke, or modify any provision of any license, permit, registration, or certification issued under this chapter if the state chemist finds that the applicant or the holder of a license, permit, registration, or certification has been issued a final civil order imposed under 7 U.S.C. 136l(a), has a criminal conviction under 7 U.S.C. 136l(b), or has committed any of the following acts, each of which is a violation of this chapter:

(1) Made false or fraudulent claims either verbally or through any media misrepresenting the effect of pesticide products or methods to be used.

(2) Recommended, used, or supervised the use of any registered pesticide product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or Indiana state registration for that pesticide, or in violation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or Indiana state restrictions on the use of that pesticide product.

(3) Used known ineffective or improper pesticide products or known ineffective amounts of pesticides.

(4) Operated faulty or unsafe equipment.

(5) Operated in a careless or negligent manner.

(6) Neglected or, after notice, refused to comply with this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, or of any lawful order of the state chemist or the board.

(7) Refused or neglected to:

(A) keep and maintain the records required by this chapter; or

(B) make reports and supply information when required or requested by the state chemist in the course of an investigation or inspection.

(8) Made false or fraudulent records, invoices, or reports.

(9) Engaged in or professed to be engaged in the business of:

(A) using a pesticide or any other product regulated under this chapter or by rules adopted under this chapter; or

(B) making a diagnostic inspection to determine infestations of a wood destroying pest;

for hire on the property of another without having a business license issued by the state chemist.

(10) Used or supervised the use of a pesticide product that is required to be used under this chapter by a person who is certified, licensed, or permitted without having a person who is certified, licensed, or permitted under this chapter conducting the use.

(11) Used fraud or misrepresentation in the qualification or application for, or renewal of, a license, permit, registration, or certification.

(12) Refused or neglected to comply with any limitations or restrictions on or in a duly issued license, permit, registration, or certification.

(13) Aided or abetted a person to evade this chapter, conspired with a person to evade this chapter, or allowed a license, permit, registration, or certification to be used by another person.

(14) Made false or misleading statements during or after an inspection concerning any infestation or infection of pests.

(15) Impersonated any federal, state, county, or city inspector, investigator, or official.

(16) Knowingly purchased or used a pesticide product that was not registered under IC 15-16-4.

(17) Failed to continuously maintain financial responsibility required under section 58 of this chapter or to provide proof of financial responsibility to the state chemist when requested.

(18) Intentionally altered a duly issued license, permit, registration, or certification.

(19) Recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally impeded or prevented the state chemist or the state chemist's agent from performing a duty of the state chemist.

(20) Applied a pesticide in a manner that allowed it to drift from the target site in a sufficient quantity to cause an adverse effect to a nontarget site.

(21) Distributed a restricted use pesticide without having a pesticide dealer registration issued by the state chemist.

(22) Distributed a restricted use pesticide to a noncertified end user of the pesticide.

(23) Stored or disposed of a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the requirements established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or this chapter.

(24) Failed to perform the notification requirements for a pesticide application in a school.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.82; P.L.99-2012, SEC.18; P.L.91-2020, SEC.25; P.L.29-2024, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-1
"Brand name"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "brand name" means a word, name, symbol, or device or any combination of words, names, symbols, graphics, or devices that identifies the commercial feed of a distributor and distinguishes it from that of other distributors.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-11-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-11-3-2
Director; service; compensation; responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director:

(1) serves at the governor's pleasure;

(2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor; and

(3) is responsible to the secretary.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-18
District convention rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall adopt rules for the business of a district convention. Rules adopted under this section may not be inconsistent with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.9
Nonprotein nitrogen in commercial feed
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.9. (a) Urea and other nonprotein nitrogen products defined in the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials are acceptable ingredients only in commercial feeds for ruminant animals as a source of equivalent crude protein.

(b) If a commercial feed contains more than eight and seventy-five hundredths percent (8.75%) of its equivalent crude protein from added nonprotein nitrogen, or if added nonprotein nitrogen provides more than one-third (1/3) of the total crude protein, the label must include adequate directions for safe use and a precautionary statement that includes the following statement “CAUTION: USE AS DIRECTED." A commercial feed manufacturer shall include the directions for safe use and a precautionary statement in a font large enough on the label so the directions for safe use and a precautionary statement can be read and understood by ordinary persons under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(c) Nonprotein nitrogen defined in the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, when so indicated, is an acceptable ingredient in commercial feeds distributed as feed for nonruminant animals as a source of nutrients other than equivalent crude protein. The maximum equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen sources when used in nonruminant rations may not exceed one and twenty-five hundredths percent (1.25%) of the total daily ration.

(d) On medicated commercial feed labels that include the adequate feeding directions and warning statements, the presence of added nonprotein nitrogen does not require a commercial feed manufacturer to duplicate the:

(1) feeding directions; or

(2) precautionary statements;

as long as those statements include sufficient information to ensure the safe and effective use of this product due to the presence of nonprotein nitrogen.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-13
Certain written certificates and documents
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Official health certificates, official certificates of veterinary inspection, and official certificates of vaccination, tests, and other prescribed documents that are required by this article or by rule constitute written instruments for purposes of IC 35-43-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17.5-2-2
Composition of center
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The center is comprised of the following entities:

(1) The state board established by IC 15-17-3-1.

(2) The board established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-6.5
"Hemp product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. As used in this chapter, "hemp product" means a product derived from, or made by, processing hemp plants or plant parts including derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers. However, the term does not include:

(1) smokable hemp (as defined by IC 35-48-1.1-38); or

(2) products that contain a total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) by weight.

As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-51 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-51
"Operational area containment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "Operational area containment" means any structure or system designed and constructed to effectively intercept and contain discharges, including container or equipment wash water and rainwater, and to prevent runoff or leaching from a storage facility.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-1
"Hunting preserve"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "hunting preserve" means an area of land where permitted animals are hunted.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-26
"Nematocide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. As used in this chapter, "nematocide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for:

(1) preventing;

(2) destroying;

(3) repelling; or

(4) mitigating;

nematodes.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(20).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-42 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-42
Discretion of director or representative regarding certain penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. This chapter does not require the state chemist or the state chemist's agent to:

(1) report for prosecution;

(2) institute seizure proceedings; or

(3) issue a withdrawal from distribution order;

as a result of minor violations of the chapter if the state chemist or the state chemist's agent believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-7
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Subject to section 8 of this chapter, the fees for licenses issued under this chapter are as follows:

(1) The base license fee for each disposal plant, including transport vehicle certificates, is one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

(2) The license fee for each substation is twenty dollars ($20).

(3) The collection service license fee, including transport vehicle certificates, is one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-19
Storage of raw milk
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Raw milk from dairy farms that do not have a valid permit from the board to sell Grade A raw milk for pasteurization must be cooled to sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit and be maintained at that temperature at the point of origin unless the milk is delivered to a receiving station or transfer station not later than two (2) hours after milking.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-7.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-1
Liability of owner or harborer
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a dog kills or injures any livestock while the livestock is in the care, custody, and control of the livestock's owner or the owner's agent, the owner or harborer of the dog is liable to the owner of the livestock for all damages sustained, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-12-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-12-5-12
Members not entitled to per diem and reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.212. See also following repeal of this chapter by P.L.14-2026, SEC.10.

Sec. 12. (a) A member of the council who is not a state employee is not entitled to:

(1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or

(2) reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties.

(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.212.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-4
State veterinarian; vacancy
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. A vacancy in the office of state veterinarian shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for a full term.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-15
Vacancies on board
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A member's term of office terminates and the member's office becomes vacant if the member:

(1) dies;

(2) becomes disabled;

(3) resigns; or

(4) ceases to meet at least one (1) of the qualifications set forth in section 9(c) of this chapter.

(b) If a board member's office becomes vacant before expiration of the member's term of office, the board shall:

(1) certify to the producer or group of producers who nominated the member that the vacancy exists; and

(2) request nominations in accordance with section 11 of this chapter to fill the vacancy.

(c) The board shall appoint one (1) of the individuals nominated under subsection (b).

(d) An individual appointed under this section shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-17
"Pre-inoculated seed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "pre-inoculated seed" means seed to which has been applied before sale an application of a legume inoculant to effectively nodulate the resultant plant until the expiration date of the inoculant.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(u) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-13
Use of unrecorded brand
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person may not use any brand for identifying livestock unless the brand has been recorded under this chapter. If a recorded brand is applied to livestock that have been branded by a previous owner, the recorded brand must be applied so as not to overlap, obliterate, disfigure, or mutilate the existing brand or brands.

(b) Brands consisting of arabic numerals only may be used for individual livestock identification if they are located at least ten (10) inches from any recorded brand. Brands for individual identification may not be recorded.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-31
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(24).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.249-2023, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-12
"Bulk fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Bulk fertilizer" means a commercial fertilizer distributed in nonpackaged form.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-7
Filling storage containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A storage container may not be filled beyond the capacity for which the container is designed, taking into account the density of the fluid being stored and thermal expansion during storage.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-58.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-58.5
Liability for general use pesticides
Status: in_force

Sec. 58.5. This chapter does not relieve any person from liability for any damage to the person or property of another person caused by the use of general use pesticides.

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-31
Disposition of license fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The money for license fees and for inspection fees as provided in this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of Purdue University. The Purdue University board of trustees shall expend the collected fees, on proper vouchers to be filed with the state comptroller, in meeting all necessary expenses in carrying out this chapter, including the employment of inspectors, traveling expenses of inspectors, expenses of issuing publications, and glassware equipment, testing device, and factory inspection as provided in this chapter.

(b) The treasurer's annual report to the governor must include a classified report showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.367.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-10
Evidentiary effect of certificates of recordation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. All certificates of recordation or rerecordation of brands furnished by the board are prima facie evidence of the ownership of all livestock of the kind or kinds bearing the brand or brands specified and as set forth in the record. The certificates are evidence of ownership in all lawsuits or in any criminal proceedings, when the title to livestock in Indiana is to be proved. Disputes in ownership or custody of branded livestock shall, upon request, be investigated by state or county law enforcement officials.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-19-1-5
Bylaws
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A fair association may provide in its bylaws for the admission and expulsion of members and for the election of officers as may be necessary to accomplish the goals of the corporation. A fair association may adopt bylaws for the governance of the officers and members of the corporation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-13-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-13-10-7
Bondholder rights; enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A holder of a bond issued under this chapter may, subject to the authorizing resolution or trust agreement:

(1) protect and enforce the holder's rights under the laws of Indiana, the trust agreement, or the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds; and

(2) enforce and compel the performance of the duties required under this chapter, by the trust agreement, or by resolution to be performed by the commission or by any officer of the commission.

(b) The trust agreement or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds may include provisions requiring the fixing, charging, and collecting of fees, rentals, or other charges by the commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-9-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-9
"Grain"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter "grain" has the meaning set forth in IC 26-4-1-13.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-6.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-3(12).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-12
Information on labels and invoices
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A licensee shall display the name and address shown on a license issued under this chapter on labels and invoices for fertilizers distributed in Indiana by the licensee.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-33
Vegetable seeds; label information
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) For vegetable seeds in packets as prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings or vegetable seeds in preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices in containers that do not exceed one (1) pound, the labeling must include the following information:

(1) The name of the kind and variety of seed.

(2) The name and address of the person who labeled or who distributed the seed.

(3) For seed that germinates less than the standard most recently established under this chapter:

(A) the percentage of germination (as provided under section 28 of this chapter), exclusive of hard seed;

(B) the percentage of hard seed, if present;

(C) the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages; and

(D) the words "Below Standard" in not less than 8 point type.

(4) For seed that has been treated, the same labeling information required for agricultural seeds.

(5) The number of noxious weed seeds per pound of vegetable seed, if any weed seed is present.

(6) Lot number or other lot identification.

(7) Germination test information in any of the following forms:

(A) The calendar month and year the germination test was completed and the statement "Sell by (month/year)". The date may not exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.

(B) The year for which the seed was packaged for sale, as "Packed for (year)". The date must be for a calendar year and include the statement "Sell by (month/year)". The date may not exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.

(C) The percentage of germination and the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages. However, the germination test must have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months, exclusive of the month of the test.

(b) For vegetable seeds sold in containers that are more than one (1) pound, the labeling must include the following:

(1) The name of each kind and variety present that exceeds five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance.

(2) Lot number or other lot identification.

(3) For each named vegetable seed:

(A) the percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;

(B) the percentage of hard seed, if present; and

(C) the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages. The date may not be later than twelve (12) months after the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.

(c) For seeds placed in a germination medium, mat, tape, or another device and in a way to make it difficult to determine the quantity of seed without removing the seed from the medium, mat, tape, or other device, the labeling must include a statement to indicate the minimum number of seeds in the container.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.7; P.L.82-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 15-14-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-14-10-1
Appropriation for cash awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a county corn growers' association or horticulture society with at least:

(1) fifty (50) members in the local association or society; and

(2) ten (10) members in the state association or society.

(b) In a county where an agricultural fair or association:

(1) does not exist; or

(2) is not active;

the county council and the board of county commissioners may annually appropriate and pay to any county corn growers' association or horticultural society up to two hundred dollars ($200) to be used in the payment of cash awards.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-9-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-13-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-13-12-2
Committee established
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The committee for agricultural science and heritage is established.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-6
"Certified applicator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "certified applicator" means any individual who is certified under this chapter as qualified to:

(1) use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides; or

(2) use general use pesticides or fertilizer material for hire;

and has been issued a license or permit as evidence of the individual's qualifications.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-21-3-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-21-3-2.5
Animal care facility and animal rescue operation registration; penalty for false registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) An animal care facility and an animal rescue operation shall file an initial registration with the board in a form prescribed by the board.

(b) After the initial registration under subsection (a):

(1) an animal care facility; and

(2) an animal rescue operation;

shall register annually with the board in a manner prescribed by the board.

(c) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the registration.

(d) An animal care facility or animal rescue operation that fails to renew its registration will receive a warning on a form prescribed by the board indicating that it has thirty (30) days to renew its registration or the entity can no longer operate.

(e) A person that registers or renews a registration as an animal care facility or animal rescue operation must include the following in the registration or renewal application:

(1) The name and address of the person's animal care facility or animal rescue operation.

(2) The name and address of the person operating the animal care facility or animal rescue operation.

(3) Any other information related to taxation that is required by the board.

(f) The board may impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) on a person that knowingly or intentionally makes a material misstatement in an animal care facility or animal rescue operation registration statement.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-24
Conditions for sale of products from outside Indiana
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. Milk and milk products from outside Indiana and not subject to the board's inspection may be sold in Indiana if the following conditions are met:

(1) The milk and milk products are produced and pasteurized under rules that are substantially equivalent to this chapter.

(2) The milk and milk products have been awarded an acceptable milk sanitation compliance and enforcement rating made by a state milk sanitation rating officer certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(3) The milk originates from an area where the unit of government accepts Indiana Grade A milk and milk products certified by an Indiana sanitation rating officer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-9
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-8
Prohibited activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A licensed owner may not do the following:

(1) Release a permitted animal into the wild.

(2) Release any cervid other than a permitted animal on the hunting preserve.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-43
Prosecuting attorneys; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. A prosecuting attorney to whom a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is reported shall consider the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings in a court with jurisdiction without delay. However, before the state chemist reports a violation for prosecution, the state chemist shall give an opportunity to the distributor to present the distributor's view to the state chemist.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-15-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-7
Sales for immediate slaughter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An animal may be sold for immediate slaughter at a livestock auction market, community sale, or public stockyard.

(b) A person may not knowingly resell or divert for any purpose, other than immediate slaughter to an approved slaughtering establishment, an animal sold for immediate slaughter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-21
Office space; administrative expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The board may contract for the necessary office space, furniture, stationery, printing, and personnel services useful or necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(b) The total administrative costs and expenses of the board may not exceed five percent (5%) of the annual assessments collected under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-7.5
"Grower's declaration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. As used in this chapter, "grower's declaration" means a statement signed by the grower, shipper, processor, dealer, or importer giving, for any lot of seed, the:

(1) lot number;

(2) kind;

(3) variety;

(4) type; and

(5) origin.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-35
Disposition of inspection fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) The state chemist shall pay to the treasurer of Purdue University all inspection fees collected under this chapter.

(b) Inspection fees collected under this chapter must be used to pay all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter, including the following:

(1) Employing inspectors and chemists.

(2) Procuring samples.

(3) Printing bulletins.

(4) Giving the results of inspections as provided for by this chapter.

(5) Any other expenses incurred by Purdue University agricultural programs:

(A) authorized by law; and

(B) in support of the purposes of this chapter.

(c) The dean of agriculture of Purdue University shall make an annual classified report to the:

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) budget committee;

showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter. The budget committee shall review this report annually.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-6(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.21; P.L.29-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-9
Inspection of facilities; entry onto premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state chemist or the state chemist's agent shall inspect:

(1) facilities for the distribution of ammonia or ammonia solutions;

(2) facilities for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions; and

(3) operating procedures used at the inspected facilities;

at reasonable times and to the extent reasonably necessary to determine whether the facilities comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) The state chemist or the state chemist's agent may enter any public or private premises at reasonable hours in order to:

(1) have access to and inspect facilities, equipment, and vehicles of transport not principally engaged in interstate commerce; and

(2) observe procedures used in the distribution, application, or use of ammonia or ammonia solutions.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-21-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-21-2-1
Mandatory registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not operate:

(1) a commercial dog breeder operation;

(2) as a commercial dog broker;

(3) a retail pet store;

(4) an animal care facility; or

(5) an animal rescue operation;

without being registered with the board in accordance with IC 15-21-3.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-18
"Immediate container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "immediate container" means the part of a container that is in direct contact with a pesticide. In the case of a pesticide product that is a device, the term includes the device itself.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(35).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-15
Fee collection; penalty; individual commodity council market development fund; accounting statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the dean of agriculture shall collect the fee imposed under the commodity market development program from the producers, handlers, or processors.

(b) This subsection applies to a commodity market development program for cattle, dairy products, or soybeans. The dean of agriculture shall collect ninety-seven percent (97%) of the fee imposed under the commodity market development program from the producers, handlers, or processors. A producer, handler, or processor may retain the remaining three percent (3%) as compensation for collecting the fee.

(c) If a market development fee is unpaid on the date that the fee was due, a penalty of one percent (1%) per month is imposed beginning on the date the fee was due until payment plus the penalty is received by the dean of agriculture. If, after notice, a person defaults in a payment of the fee or penalties imposed under this subsection, the amount due shall be collected by civil action in the name of the state of Indiana at the request of the dean of agriculture, and the person adjudged in default shall pay the costs of the action. The attorney general, at the request of the dean of agriculture, and, if requested by the attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any county, in which a cause of action arose under the provisions for the collection of fees due and unpaid, shall institute proper action in an Indiana court for the collection of unpaid fees and penalties.

(d) The individual commodity council market development fund is established. The fund consists of all fees paid to the dean of agriculture under that agricultural commodity program. The dean of agriculture shall spend all money credited to the fund, less administration expenses, for the use and benefit of the commodity market development council for which the fund is established.

(e) The dean of agriculture shall submit an annual statement to the commodity market development council that shows all receipts, administration expenses, refunds, and the balance credited to the fund.

(f) Not more than one (1) fee may be collected for an agricultural commodity under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-21
"Insect"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, "insect" means any small invertebrate animal:

(1) generally having the body more or less obviously segmented;

(2) for the most part belonging to the class Insecta; and

(3) comprising:

(A) six (6) legged usually winged forms, including beetles, bugs, bees, flies; or

(B) other allied classes of arthropods whose members are wingless and usually have more than six (6) legs, including spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes, and wood lice.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(15).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-1
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana standardbred advisory board established by section 2 of this chapter.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-56 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-56
"Milk distributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 56. (a) "Milk distributor" means a person that offers for sale or sells milk or milk products to another person.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A store or market that receives and sells bottled or packaged milk and milk products in the original container or package to consumers.

(2) A restaurant, soda fountain, or similar establishment serving milk or milk products.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-28.6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-10
Completion of inspection; reasonable access
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An inspection of products placed in a container at an official establishment is not complete until the products are sealed or enclosed in the container under the supervision of an inspector.

(b) For purposes of an inspection of products required by this chapter, inspectors authorized by the state veterinarian shall have access at reasonable times, by day or night, to every part of every establishment required to have inspection under this chapter, whether or not the establishment is operating.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-6.5
Cultivated meat product labeling
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 6.5. (a) A person that labels meat products shall not misbrand a cultivated meat product.

(b) A cultivated meat product is misbranded if the cultivated meat product is:

(1) advertised;

(2) labeled; or

(3) offered for sale or sold;

in a manner that does not clearly indicate that it is a cultivated meat product or not in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(c) The board shall investigate complaints that a person:

(1) offered for sale; or

(2) sold;

a misbranded cultivated meat product.

(d) A person shall include the phrase "THIS IS AN IMITATION MEAT PRODUCT" on the package containing a cultivated meat product.

(e) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out its responsibilities under this section.

As added by P.L.229-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-50 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-50
Pesticide classification; rules; publication requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. (a) The board may recommend to the general assembly the addition, deletion, or reclassification of pesticides by submitting in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 a report of the recommendations to the legislative council. In making a determination to add or reclassify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide for all of Indiana or designated areas within Indiana, the board must find that the characteristics of a pesticide require that rules restricting the:

(1) sale;

(2) distribution; or

(3) use;

of the pesticide by any person are necessary to prevent undue hazards to persons, animals, wildlife, lands, or waters, other than the pests that they are intended to prevent, destroy, control, or mitigate. The board shall publish the board's findings in the Indiana Register.

(b) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Provide for the safe:

(A) handling;

(B) transportation;

(C) storage;

(D) display;

(E) distribution;

(F) disposal; and

(G) production;

of pesticide products and pesticide containers.

(2) Restrict or prohibit the use of certain types of containers or packages for specific pesticides. The restrictions may apply to the:

(A) type of construction;

(B) strength; or

(C) size;

to alleviate danger of spillage, breakage, or misuse.

(3) Determine the time and conditions of the:

(A) sale;

(B) distribution; or

(C) use;

of restricted use pesticide products.

(4) Require that any or all restricted use pesticide products be purchased, possessed, or used only under:

(A) permit;

(B) certificate;

(C) license; or

(D) registration;

of the state chemist or under certain conditions or in certain quantities or concentrations.

(5) Require all persons issued:

(A) permits;

(B) certificates;

(C) licenses; or

(D) registrations;

under this subsection to maintain records as to the use of the restricted use pesticide products.

(c) The state chemist shall maintain a list of each class of pesticides adopted by Indiana law or board rule on the website for the state chemist. Failure to include a pesticide on the list does not exempt a person from compliance with a law or rule for a pesticide designated by law or rule.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.8; P.L.249-2023, SEC.74; P.L.29-2024, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-12
Design requirements for liners
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The soil or foundation of an earthen storage structure must have a maximum specific discharge permeability of one-sixteenth (1/16) in3/in2/day, 1.8x10-6cm3/cm2/sec. This requirement may be satisfied by soil testing that shows a minimum of three (3) feet of in situ soils that:

(1) meet the maximum specific discharge permeability criteria;

(2) are over excavated a minimum of six (6) inches; and

(3) are recompacted to break up the existing macropore structure.

(b) If there is not at least three (3) feet of in situ soils that meet the maximum specific discharge criteria in subsection (a), a liner must be used. Except for clay liners described in subsection (c), liners used in a storage structure must meet the following design standards as applicable:

(1) Indiana NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 521A: POND SEALING OR LINING – GEOMEMBRANE OR GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER, November 2018.

(2) Indiana NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 520: POND SEALING OR LINING – COMPACTED SOIL TREATMENT, October 2016.

(3) Indiana NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 522: POND SEALING OR LINING – CONCRETE, October 2016.

(c) Clay liners must be a minimum of one (1) foot thick and have a maximum specific discharge of one-sixteenth (1/16) in3/in2/day, 1.8x10-6cm3/cm2/sec.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-2
Application; fee; registration; information; analysis
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Before distributing manure based fertilizer in Indiana for consideration, the person that is the guarantor of each brand and grade of the manure based fertilizer must submit to the state chemist:

(1) an application for registration on a form furnished by the state chemist; and

(2) a filing fee of twenty dollars ($20).

(b) Upon approval of the application, the state chemist shall furnish a copy of the registration to the applicant.

(c) All registrations expire on June 30 each year.

(d) In addition to the filing fee set forth in subsection (a), a late filing fee equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the appropriate filing fee is assessed when:

(1) an application to renew the registration of a manure based fertilizer under this section is received after July 31; or

(2) a product that must be registered under this section is found to be in distribution before registration.

(e) An application under subsection (a) must include the following information:

(1) The name and address of the registrant.

(2) The brand and grade.

(3) The guaranteed analysis showing the minimum percentage of plant food claimed in the following order and form:

(A) Total nitrogen (N) _____ percent.

(B) Available phosphate (P2O5) _____ percent.

(C) Soluble potash (K2O) _____ percent.

(f) Additional plant food elements or other additives that are determinable by chemical methods may be guaranteed only by permission of the state chemist. The state chemist shall grant permission only if the state chemist determines that the guarantee would not constitute a misrepresentation and is correct. Additional plant foods that are guaranteed:

(1) must be included in the guarantee in the form of the element; and

(2) are subject to inspection and analysis in accordance with the methods that the state chemist prescribes.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-4
Initial license; change of ownership; annual inspections; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall issue an initial hunting preserve license to a person who:

(1) meets all other requirements of this chapter; and

(2) pays a fee of three hundred dollars ($300).

(b) A hunting preserve license issued under this section may be transferred or assigned. If a person acquires a hunting preserve through a sale, a lease, or a change in ownership of the hunting preserve, the person must:

(1) obtain a hunting preserve license from the board; and

(2) meet the requirements set forth in this chapter;

before allowing hunting on the hunting preserve.

(c) A hunting preserve must pass an annual inspection by the board.

(d) A person who:

(1) meets the requirements set forth in this chapter; and

(2) pays an annual fee of three hundred dollars ($300);

is entitled to renew a license.

(e) The board shall deposit all fees collected under this section in the captive cervidae programs fund established by section 16 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-8
Application for recording of brand
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) An owner of livestock in Indiana who wants to adopt a brand for the owner's exclusive use shall, before doing so, forward to the board an application on a form approved and provided by the board.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, the post office address included in an application under this section is considered the legal address of the applicant. Until the board receives a written notice of change of address from the applicant, the latest address of record with the board remains the legal address.

(c) If the brand is accepted, the board shall file the brand in the official brand book, furnish the applicant a brand certificate, and inform the applicant that the applicant has, from the date of filing, exclusive right to the use of the brand in Indiana.

(d) Additional brand certificates of a recorded brand may be obtained from the board upon the payment of a fee established by the board under section 18 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-13
"Certified applicator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Certified applicator" means an individual who has been issued a certificate or licensing credential under IC 15-16-2.5 or IC 15-16-3 to use fertilizer material. The term includes commercial applicators and private applicators.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-11-4-3
Duties of division
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The division shall do the following:

(1) Provide administrative and staff support for the soil conservation board.

(2) Administer all programs relating to land and soil conservation in Indiana.

(3) Manage Indiana's watersheds.

(4) Administer the clean water Indiana program.

(5) Perform other functions assigned by the secretary or the director.

(b) The duties of the division do not include administering the Lake Michigan Coastal program. The Lake Michigan Coastal program shall administer the state's compliance with and provide assistance under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-9
Division of money
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. All money that is disbursed as prescribed in section 8 of this chapter must be divided so that of all the money dispensed in any one (1) year:

(1) at least sixty percent (60%) is supplemented for use in prescribed programs of county and 4-H fairs; and

(2) not more than forty percent (40%) is used to supplement purses at the Indiana state fair.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-7
"Council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the Indiana seed arbitration council established by section 9 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-0.3
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. The definitions in IC 15-16-5 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-3(14).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-13.5
"Mixture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. As used in this chapter, "mixture" means seeds consisting of more than one (1) kind or variety, each present in excess of five percent (5%) by weight of the whole.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-13
"Producer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person engaged in the business of producing and marketing soybeans in Indiana under:

(1) the producer's own name; or

(2) the name of an entity in which the producer has ownership.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-11
"National Pork Producers Council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "National Pork Producers Council" refers to the National Pork Producers Council, organized under the laws of the State of Iowa on March 28, 1968.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 17 / Section 15-17-17-5
Service of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any notice required by this article, IC 15-18-1, or IC 15-19-6, including notice required under IC 4-21.5-3, may be served by:

(1) personal delivery to the person concerned, by leaving the notice at the place of business or residence last specified by the person concerned or the person's last notification to the board;

(2) mailing the notice to the place of business or residence last specified by the person concerned in the person's last notification to the board; or

(3) electronic mail, when authorized under IC 4-21.5-3-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-19-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.1; P.L.5-2021, SEC.2; P.L.41-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-5
Anchoring storage containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A storage container must be anchored, as necessary, to prevent flotation or instability that may occur as a result of liquid accumulations within a secondary containment facility constructed in accordance with this chapter.

(b) In addition to other means approved by the state chemist, a container is assumed to be anchored if product is contained and maintained within the storage container at least to the height of the secondary containment walls.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17.5-3-2
Employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian, acting as the chief administrative officer of the center, is authorized to direct activities of employees of the board and state board:

(1) within the statutory authority of each entity; and

(2) in furtherance of the purposes set forth in IC 15-17.5-2.

(b) Employees of the board and state board are authorized to perform activities to carry out the purposes of either entity. Any joint use of personnel shall occur under:

(1) the applicable administrative standards for the allocation of costs between the board and the state board; and

(2) the approval of the entity for which the activities are being performed.

(c) The state veterinarian may contract for additional technology, research, or human resources on behalf of the board and the state board:

(1) under IC 5-22 or other applicable administrative standards; and

(2) with the approval of the regulatory entity or entities that are contributing state funds or other resources.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-5.5
Return of dogs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) A retail pet store shall accept, for any reason, the return of a dog sold within three (3) business days of the original sale.

(b) The retail pet store may charge a return fee not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the purchase price of the dog.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-10
"Bulk milk hauler/sampler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Bulk milk hauler/sampler" means a person who does the following:

(1) Collects official samples.

(2) May transport raw milk in bulk form.

(3) Transports milk to or from a milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-11
Birds and rabbits; sales restricted
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A person who sells:

(1) a bird under the age of three (3) weeks; or

(2) a rabbit under the age of two (2) months;

commits a Class B misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to commercial breeders or distributors whose facilities are adequately equipped for the care of young birds or rabbits.

(b) A person who dyes, stains, or alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-72 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-72
Restrictions on rules governing pesticides; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 72. (a) Except as provided in IC 4-22-2.3-9, a rule adopted under this chapter that becomes effective after June 30, 2023, may not impose a restriction or requirement concerning pesticides more stringent than a restriction or requirement imposed under federal law unless the restriction or requirement is specifically authorized by Indiana law.

(b) Restrictions or requirements specifically authorized to be more stringent than a restriction or requirement imposed under federal law include the following:

(1) Commercial termite control applicators (category 7b) must complete a practical hands-on training program to become certified.

(2) Commercial applicators must have access to the pesticide label when applying pesticides.

(3) Commercial for hire general use pesticide application businesses are required to show proof of having minimum liability insurance coverage.

(4) Commercial for hire general use pesticide applicators (category 7b) must disclose to customers any omissions from label required termite control applications.

(5) Commercial applicators and school employees applying general use pesticides at schools:

(A) may not apply when students are present;

(B) must notify students, parents, and staff of planned and conducted applications;

(C) must store pesticides safely;

(D) must keep students and staff out of treated areas until spray has dried; and

(E) may only apply rodenticide baits in areas inaccessible to students.

(6) Commercial and private applicators must store and contain general use pesticide portable refillable containers (minibulks) safely to prevent releases to the environment.

(7) Commercial and private applicators may not store, mix, or load general use pesticides within two hundred (200) feet of a community public drinking water well.

(8) Commercial and private applicators must store general use pesticide containers on impervious surfaces within a wellhead protection area zone.

(9) Commercial and private applicators must clean up general use pesticide spills within a wellhead protection area immediately upon discovery.

(10) Commercial and private applicators may not open burn general use pesticide containers.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 15-14-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-14-9-2
Multiple fairs and exhibitions; appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), in a county where two (2) or more fairs or exhibitions are conducted as provided in section 1 of this chapter, the county council may appropriate to each of the fairs or associations an amount that the county council considers proper and equitable.

(b) The amount appropriated under subsection (a) must be computed by the ratio that the cash awards and judging expenses of each fair bears to the total amount spent for awards and judging by the fairs sharing in the division.

(c) The total amount appropriated under subsection (a) may not exceed a sum equal to one cent ($.01) on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of the taxable property located in the county.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-13-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-13-10-8
Bonds; not a state or political subdivision obligation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Bonds issued under this chapter:

(1) do not constitute:

(A) a debt of the state or of any political subdivision of the state; or

(B) a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any political subdivision; and

(2) are payable solely from the funds pledged for payment of the bonds under this chapter.

(b) Each bond must contain on the face of the bond a statement to the effect that the bonds, as to both principal and interest, are not an obligation of the state or of any political subdivision of the state, but are payable solely from revenues pledged for payment of the bonds. Those revenues may not include:

(1) proceeds or interest derived from funds of the state; or

(2) any proceeds received by the commission derived from the levy of any tax.

(c) All expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter are payable solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter.

(d) This chapter may not be construed to authorize the commission to incur indebtedness or liability on behalf of or payable by:

(1) the state; or

(2) any political subdivision of the state.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-9-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-14
Association; merging, consolidating, or dissolving association; amending articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), an association may amend the association's articles of incorporation, merge or consolidate with one (1) or more other associations or corporations, effect special corporate transactions as described in IC 23-0.6 and IC 23-1, or dissolve by following the procedures specified in IC 23-0.6 and IC 23-1.

(b) An amendment to the articles of incorporation of an association organized under or governed by this chapter or an agreement of merger or consolidation to which an association organized under or governed by this chapter is a party may be adopted:

(1) by the affirmative votes of the majority of the members entitled to vote with respect to the amendment or agreement and voting at the meeting called for that purpose, if the voting rights of the members are equal; or

(2) by the affirmative votes of the majority of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote with respect to the amendment or agreement and voting at the meeting called for that purpose, if the voting rights of the members are not equal.

(c) A special corporate transaction or dissolution of an association organized under or governed by this chapter may be authorized:

(1) by the affirmative votes of three-fourths (3/4) of the members entitled to vote with respect to the transaction or dissolution and voting at the meeting called for that purpose, if the voting rights of the members are equal; or

(2) by the affirmative votes of three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote with respect to the transaction or dissolution and voting at the meeting called for that purpose, if the voting rights of the members are not equal.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.156-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-39
Application of other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. A law in conflict with this chapter may not be construed to apply to an association provided for in this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-19(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-26
Powers of board upon suspicion of infection
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. When reasonable cause exists to suspect the possibility of transmission of infection from a person concerned with the handling of milk or milk products, the board may require any or all of the following measures:

(1) The immediate exclusion of the person from milk handling.

(2) The immediate exclusion of the milk supply concerned from distribution and use.

(3) Adequate medical and bacteriological examination of the person, the person's associates, and their body discharges.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-37 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-37
Biennial report; contents; form; delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) During April of every other year, each association organized or reorganized under this chapter shall prepare and file a biennial report setting forth the following information:

(1) The name of the association and the state or country under whose law the association is incorporated.

(2) The address of the association's registered office and the name of the association's registered agent at that office in Indiana.

(3) The address of the association's principal office.

(4) The names and business or residence addresses of the association's directors, secretary, and highest executive officer.

(b) The biennial report of each association must be:

(1) made on a form prescribed and furnished by the secretary of state;

(2) signed by any current officer of the association or, if the association is in the hands of a receiver or a trustee, by the receiver or trustee;

(3) verified and affirmed subject to the penalties for perjury; and

(4) filed in the office of the secretary of state, accompanied by the fees prescribed by law.

(c) Information in the biennial report must be current as of the date the biennial report is executed on behalf of the association.

(d) The first biennial report of the association must be delivered to the secretary of state in the second year following the calendar year in which the association was organized. Subsequent biennial reports must be delivered to the secretary of state every second year following the year in which the last biennial report was filed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-1-18(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-1-18(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-7-1-18(c); subsection (d) formerly 15-7-1-18(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-9
Records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A dealer required to be licensed under this chapter shall keep records, accounts, and memoranda fully and correctly disclosing all purchases, sales, or transfers involving completed livestock transactions in connection with the dealer's business. The records concerning the business must disclose all persons with an ownership interest in the business, including stockholders. If the board finds that the accounts, records, memoranda, and ownership interest do not fully disclose all the transactions involved in the dealer's business, the board may prescribe the record keeping procedures that the dealer must follow.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-21-2-2
Notice to the public
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who:

(1) is registered as a commercial dog breeder; and

(2) operates a commercial dog breeder operation;

shall indicate that the person is registered as a commercial dog breeder in a place clearly visible to the public.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-34
License; sanctions; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) The state veterinarian may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter after receiving written certification of specific charges from the Indiana department of health that allege:

(1) a particular disposal plant;

(2) the operation of a particular disposal plant; or

(3) the operator of a byproducts collection service;

is a menace to the public health.

(b) If a hearing on the license suspension or revocation is requested under this section, the hearing must be held not later than thirty (30) days after the charges of the Indiana department of health are filed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-35.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 15-15-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-15-4-6
Withholding certification for dishonest practices
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Purdue University or an agent of Purdue University described in this chapter may withhold certification from a grower of seeds or plant parts who is engaged in or attempting to engage in dishonest practices to evade the requirements of this chapter, including standards and rules established by Purdue University for certification under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-11-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-11-5-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the livestock industry promotion and development fund established by section 4(a) of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-3(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-10
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The board:

(1) shall hold quarterly meetings at the board's office in Indianapolis, during January, April, July, and October of each year; and

(2) may hold special meetings upon the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the board.

(b) Six (6) members of the board constitute a quorum to transact business.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-1
"Agricultural commodity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agricultural commodity" means poultry, poultry products, cattle, dairy products, sheep, wool, goats, mint, soybeans, wheat, or small grains. The term includes flour made from wheat or small grains.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-4
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "distribute" means to:

(1) offer for sale, sell, exchange, or barter a commercial feed, or otherwise supply a commercial feed; or

(2) supply, furnish, or otherwise provide commercial feed to a contract feeder.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-20-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-20-4-1
"Animal care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "animal care facility" refers to an animal care facility (as defined in IC 6-9-39-1) that has companion animals that are available for adoption. The term includes the following:

(1) Governmental and private entities.

(2) Animal rescues.

As added by P.L.201-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-17-13-8
Violation; imported pigs
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Feeder pigs that are imported, moved, or introduced into Indiana in violation of this chapter shall be immediately placed under quarantine and unloaded at a facility designated by the board. The truck or conveyance used to transport the quarantined feeder pigs must be impounded until compliance with this chapter is determined. The consignor or shipper shall pay the costs of feeding and caring for the quarantined feeder pigs.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-12-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-32
Agricultural seeds; information for purchaser; label requirements; bulk purchase
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) A container of agricultural seed of any size consisting of more than one (1) pound distributed in Indiana for sowing and seeding purposes must contain or have attached in a conspicuous place on the outside of the container a plainly written or printed tag or label in English giving the information required by this section. If the seed is distributed in bulk, the information required by this section must accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery.

(b) The labeling required for seed sold in bags and packages, and in bulk as required by this section, must include the following statements on the labeling attached to the container:

(1) The commonly accepted name of each kind and variety of each agricultural seed component that exceeds five percent (5%) of the whole and the percentage by weight of each in the order of its predominance. However, the variety designation may be omitted if the label states the name of the kind and the words "variety not stated". If more than one (1) component is required to be named, the word "mixture" or the word "mixed" must be shown conspicuously on the label. A mixture consisting of two (2) or more varieties of the same kind may be designated as a "blend".

(2) Lot number or other lot identification.

(3) Origin (state or foreign country where grown) for all seed except hybrid corn. If the origin is unknown, that fact must be stated.

(4) The percentage of all weed seed.

(5) The name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted noxious weed seed present.

(6) The percentage of all other agricultural seed or vegetable seed, which may be designated as "other crop seeds".

(7) The percentage of inert matter.

(8) For each named agricultural seed:

(A) the percentage of germination (as provided under section 28 of this chapter), exclusive of hard seed;

(B) the percentage of hard seed, if present; and

(C) the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages.

(9) The name and address of the person who labeled the seed or who distributed it within Indiana.

(10) For all seed named and treated (for which a separate label may be used):

(A) a word or statement indicating that the seed has been treated;

(B) the commonly accepted coined chemical or abbreviated chemical (generic) name of any applied pesticide;

(C) a description of the process or the commonly accepted name of the substance applied if other than a pesticide; and

(D) if the substance in the amount present with the seed is harmful to human or other vertebrate animals, a caution statement such as "Do Not Use For Food Or Feed Or Oil Purposes". A poison statement or symbol must be used as the caution for mercurials and similarly toxic substances.

(11) For pre-inoculated seed, in addition to other labeling requirements of this section (for which a separate label may be used):

(A) a word or statement indicating that the seed has been pre-inoculated; and

(B) the date beyond which the inoculant is not to be considered effective.

(12) For cool season lawn and turf grasses, the following statements on the labeling:

(A) For single kinds of grasses, the name of the kind or the kind and variety.

(B) For grass mixtures:

(i) the word "mix", "mixed", "mixture", or "blend" must be stated with the name of the mixture;

(ii) the headings "Pure Seed" and "Germination" or "Germ" must be used in the proper places; and

(iii) the commonly accepted name of the kind or the kind and variety of each agricultural seed component that exceeds five percent (5%) of the whole, and the percentage by weight of pure seed in order of its predominance and in columnar form.

(C) The percentage by weight of agricultural seed other than those required to be named on the label (which must be designated as "crop seed").

(D) The percentage by weight of inert matter.

(E) The percentage by weight of all weed seeds. The maximum weed seed content may not exceed two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) by weight.

(F) The name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted noxious weed seed present and listed under the heading "Noxious Weed Seeds". Restricted noxious weed seed may not exceed twenty-five hundredths of one percent (0.25%) by weight.

(G) For each agricultural seed named under clause (A) or (B), the following:

(i) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed.

(ii) The percentage of hard seed, if present.

(iii) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the required percentages. The oldest test date must be used.

(iv) The statement "Sell by (month/year)". The date may not exceed fifteen (15) months from the date that must be stated on the labeling under item (iii), exclusive of the month of the test.

The total of the percentages by weight under clauses (B)(iii), (C), (D), and (E) must equal one hundred percent (100%).

(c) The statements required by this section may not be modified or denied.

(d) Words and terms that are required to be on a label may not be abbreviated or contracted when used on a seed label.

(e) The required seed label for agricultural seeds may not carry any statement relating to the sum of the percentage of germination and the percentage of hard seeds.

(f) The total of the percentages that are stated on the labeling under subsection (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(6), and (b)(7) must equal one hundred percent (100%).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.6; P.L.82-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-11
Declaration of animal health emergency
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If the board determines that a disease or pest of animals presents a hazard to the citizens or animals of Indiana, the board may:

(1) use funds appropriated to the board by the general assembly for indemnity or any other purpose; and

(2) submit to the budget agency a request for additional funds under IC 4-12-1-15 or any other prescribed procedure and use any funds received;

to address the hazard.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-63 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-63
"Saturated ground"
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. "Saturated ground" means soil soaked with moisture so that the soil cannot absorb any more liquid.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-15
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the state chemist may apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining a person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. An injunction shall be issued without bond.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-13(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-6
Annual publication by state chemist; information required
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The state chemist shall publish at least annually, in a form that the state chemist considers proper, information concerning the following:

(1) The sales of manure based fertilizers, including any data on sales that the state chemist considers advisable.

(2) The results of the analyses conducted under this chapter based on official samples of manure based fertilizers sold within Indiana compared with the analysis guaranteed under section 2 of this chapter.

(b) The information published by the state chemist concerning the sale of manure based fertilizers:

(1) must show separately the fall season and spring season of each year; and

(2) may not disclose the operations of any person.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-20
Emergency response plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The owner or operator of a storage structure shall develop an emergency response plan to be kept in the operating record. The plan must contain the following:

(1) Procedures for the following:

(A) Containing a processed manure release to prevent the manure from reaching waters of the state.

(B) Locating the source of a processed manure release and stopping the flow of manure.

(C) Returning released manure to the storage structure or an approved waste management system.

(D) Contacting the following:

(i) The owner or operator.

(ii) Any applicable local emergency or health authorities.

(2) The names and telephone numbers of each person who is identified by the owner or operator as responsible for implementing the emergency response plan.

(3) Identification of areas where potential manure releases could occur and their accompanying drainage points.

(4) Identification of equipment and cleanup materials to be used in the event of a manure release.

(b) The owner or operator shall implement the emergency response plan any time a processed manure release occurs. If manure from the storage structure reaches waters of the state, the owner or operator must do the following:

(1) Provide notification in accordance with the following:

(A) As soon as possible, but within two (2) hours of discovery, communicate a spill report to the Indiana department of environmental management, office of land quality, emergency response section.

(B) If new or updated spill report information becomes known that indicates a significant increase in the likelihood of damage to the waters of the state, the responsible party shall notify the Indiana department of environmental management as soon as possible, but within two (2) hours of the time the new or updated information becomes known.

(2) If requested by the Indiana department of environmental management, submit a written copy of the spill report to the Indiana department of environmental management, office of land quality, emergency response section.

(3) Except from modes of transportation other than pipelines, exercise due diligence and document attempts to notify the following:

(A) For processed manure releases or spills to surface water, the nearest affected downstream water user located within ten (10) miles of the spill and in Indiana.

(B) For processed manure releases or spills to soil outside the storage structure property boundary, each affected property owner, operator, and occupant.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-34.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-34.5
Permit; inspection fee; report; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.5. (a) The state seed commissioner shall charge the amount set forth in this section.

(b) A person who distributes agricultural seed or vegetable seed in Indiana may apply to the state seed commissioner for a permit to use the person's own labeling, report the quantity of seed sold, and pay the inspection fee on the basis of the report. Subject to subsection (i), the inspection fee is the following:

(1) Thirty cents ($0.30) per one hundred (100) pounds of alfalfa, clover, vegetable, and grass seed, and mixtures of the seeds, with a minimum payment of seven and one-half cents ($0.075) for each package or container weighing more than one (1) pound.

(2) Fifteen cents ($0.15) per one hundred (100) pounds of all agricultural seed other than seeds described in subdivision (1), with a minimum payment of three and three-fourths cents ($0.0375) for each package or container weighing more than one (1) pound.

(c) A person who distributes vegetable seeds in:

(1) packets as prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings; or

(2) preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices;

in containers of not more than one (1) pound shall pay three dollars ($3) for each retail location offering the assortments or display units of seed for sale in Indiana.

(d) When applying for a permit under subsection (c), the distributor must agree to the following:

(1) Label the seed with the information required by law.

(2) Keep the records the state seed commissioner considers necessary to indicate accurately the number and size of containers of each kind of agricultural seed and vegetable seed distributed and the quantity of the seed distributed in bulk.

(3) Grant the state seed commissioner or the state seed commissioner's authorized representative permission to examine the records described in subdivision (2) and verify the statement of quantity of seed distributed.

(4) Report under oath to the state seed commissioner on forms furnished by the state seed commissioner the quantity of agricultural seed and vegetable seed sold during the period covered.

(e) The state seed commissioner may grant a permit under subsection (b) if the state seed commissioner determines that the applicant's proposed report of the quality of agricultural seed and vegetable seed sold will lead to efficient enforcement of this chapter. The state seed commissioner may revoke the permit at any time if it appears to the state seed commissioner that the distributor is not complying with the agreement described in subsection (d).

(f) Subject to subsection (j), the report required under subsection (d)(4) must be filed and inspection fees must be paid semiannually as follows:

(1) For the first half semiannual reporting period beginning January 1 and ending June 30, not later than July 31.

(2) For the second half semiannual reporting period beginning July 1 and ending December 31, not later than January 31.

(g) If the:

(1) report is not filed and the inspection fee not paid not more than fifteen (15) days following the due date;

(2) report of quantity sold is false; or

(3) labeling requirements of this chapter have not been complied with;

the state seed commissioner may revoke the distributor's permit.

(h) If the report is not filed and the inspection fee not paid on the sixteenth day following the due date described in subsection (f), a penalty must be assessed in the amount of:

(1) fifty dollars ($50); or

(2) ten percent (10%) of the amount due;

whichever is greater, in addition to the amount due.

(i) If a report is required under this section, the minimum inspection fee is ten dollars ($10) per reporting period.

(j) An inspection fee is not required to be paid on seed supplied to a wholesaler whose predominant business is to supply other distributors rather than consumers of seed. Seeds distributed under all other conditions (except those specifically exempted in section 31 of this chapter) must be completely labeled and the inspection fee must be paid for the seeds when distributed. The inspection fee is not required to be paid more than once on any shipment of seed.

(k) Two (2) times each year the state seed commissioner shall issue a credit to any distributor of seed for the inspection fee paid to the distributor's supplier on seed subsequently sold to a wholesaler.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-26
Collection service license: requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A person that does not operate a disposal plant licensed under this chapter may not operate a business to transport:

(1) dead animals;

(2) nonedible byproducts from the slaughtering of animals, including poultry; or

(3) restaurant grease;

for delivery to a disposal plant unless the person has a collection service license.

(b) A person desiring a collection service license must submit an application to the state veterinarian with payment of the license fee required under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-4
"Grower"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "grower" means:

(1) an individual, a partnership, a company, or a corporation that produces hemp for commercial purposes; or

(2) a person, as part of a hemp research program conducted by a state educational institution (as defined by IC 21-7-13-32).

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-15.5
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. As used in this chapter, "permit" means a written authorization granted by the seed commissioner and required under this chapter before a person may distribute agricultural seed or vegetable seed in Indiana subject to this chapter.

As added by P.L.75-2010, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-48 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-48
"Mixed fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. "Mixed fertilizer" means any combination or mixture of commercial fertilizers:

(1) designed for use; or

(2) claimed to have nutrient value;

in promoting plant growth.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-14
Binding effect of arbitration report
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The report of arbitration under section 21 of this chapter is binding upon all parties to the extent that they have so agreed in a contract governing the sale of the seed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25.5
Pet food and specialty pet food ingredient statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.5. (a) Each ingredient of a pet food or specialty pet food must be listed in the ingredient statement as follows:

(1) The names of all ingredients in the ingredient statement must be shown in letters or type of the same size.

(2) The ingredients must be listed in descending order by their predominance by weight in nonquantitative terms.

(3) Ingredients must be listed and identified by the name and definition established by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

(4) Any ingredient for which no name and definition has been established must be identified by the common or usual name of the ingredient.

(b) The ingredients "meat" or "meat byproducts" must be qualified to designate the animal from which the meat or meat byproducts are derived unless the meat or meat byproducts are derived from:

(1) cattle;

(2) swine;

(3) sheep;

(4) goats; or

(5) any combination of subdivisions (1) through (4).

For example, ingredients derived from a horse must be listed as "horsemeat" or "horsemeat byproducts".

(c) A brand or trade name must not be used in the ingredient statement.

(d) A reference to the quality, nature, form, or other attribute of an ingredient on the labeling is allowed if the reference meets the following:

(1) The designation is not false or misleading.

(2) The ingredient imparts a distinctive characteristic to the pet food or specialty pet food because it possesses that attribute.

(e) A reference to quality or grade of the ingredient may not appear in the ingredient statement.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-11
Special meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A special meeting of the members of the association may be called at any time by:

(1) a majority of the board of directors; or

(2) five (5) members of the association.

(b) A majority of the members constitute a quorum to transact ordinary business not required by law to be transacted at the regular meeting prescribed by law.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-12
New disposal plants: inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) If the state veterinarian finds that an applicant under section 11 of this chapter has complied with all of the relevant requirements of this article and any rules adopted under this article, the state veterinarian shall issue a permit to construct or reconstruct the disposal plant.

(b) After the disposal plant is completed and before it begins operations, the applicant shall notify the state veterinarian. After receiving notification, the state veterinarian shall:

(1) make the inspections that are required for an existing, established plant;

(2) use the procedures established for inspections and issuance of licenses;

(3) require the applicant to pay the license fees and any additional required fees;

(4) issue or deny the disposal plant's license; and

(5) comply with and require the applicant to comply with this chapter.

For each subsequent year, the annual license and other fees must be the same as for similar existing licensed plants.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-21-2-3
Penalty for failure to register
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A commercial dog breeder who knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board as a commercial dog breeder commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) A commercial dog broker who knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board as a commercial dog broker commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) The board may impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) on a retail pet store operator that knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board as a retail pet store.

(d) The board may impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) on the operator of:

(1) an animal care facility; or

(2) an animal rescue operation;

that knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board.

(e) A commercial dog breeder or a commercial dog broker who fails to register with the board is liable to the state for two (2) times the amount of registration fees that the commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker failed to pay. The attorney general may bring an action to collect unpaid commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker registration fees. Funds collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the commercial dog breeder and broker fund established by IC 15-21-3-3.

(f) If any of the following entities fail to register with the board, the entity may not operate in Indiana until the entity registers with the board:

(1) Commercial dog breeder.

(2) Commercial dog broker.

(3) Retail pet store.

(4) Animal care facility.

(5) Animal rescue operation.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-28
Fees on milk purchases; charge-back to producers
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) To secure sufficient funds to implement this chapter and to ensure accuracy to milk and cream producers in the weighing, sampling, and testing of milk and cream:

(1) a dairy processing plant;

(2) a receiving station;

(3) a milk factory;

(4) a milk distributor;

(5) a cheese factory;

(6) a condensery;

(7) an ice cream factory;

(8) any other processing plant; or

(9) a person purchasing fluid milk or cream in Indiana directly from producers or a producers' association or otherwise receiving milk directly from producers;

shall, during the month of May of each year, pay to the treasurer of Purdue University for the fluid milk or cream delivered during the month of May a sum equal in amount to two and one-half cents ($.025) per one hundred (100) pounds for all fluid milk purchased during that time. For the financing of the producers' share of this program, the processor shall charge the two and one-half cents ($.025) per one hundred (100) pounds back to the producer association or cooperative. For those patrons who do not belong to producer associations or cooperatives, the processor shall make this charge directly to the individual producer. Butterfat purchased from producers other than in the form of fluid milk shall be converted for the purpose of the deduction into four percent (4%) milk equivalent. Out-of-state receipts are exempt from the payment of these fees.

(b) All persons required to make payments under this section shall make reports of all purchases of milk and cream at the times and in the form as required by the creamery license division.

(c) It is a violation of this chapter for a person to fail to make:

(1) the payments required under this section; or

(2) an accurate accounting of the amount of fluid milk and cream purchased.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-6-1-13(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-6-1-13(c); subsection (c) formerly 15-6-1-13(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-19
"Licensed pesticide business"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "licensed pesticide business" means any licensed person that owns, operates, or manages a business that is engaged in or professes to be engaged in:

(1) using any pesticide product, including restricted use pesticides; or

(2) making diagnostic inspections or reports to determine infestations of wood destroying pests.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(16).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-94 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-94
"Receiving station"
Status: in_force

Sec. 94. (a) "Receiving station" means a place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products are collected, handled, stored, or cooled and prepared for distribution.

(b) The term does not include soft ice cream dispensers in restaurants as defined by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-44.6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-9
Employees; nonpartisan
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. All employees of the board shall be selected on a nonpartisan basis and may not be discharged for political reasons.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-7
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-19-4-2
Removing or damaging identification; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who:

(1) knowingly removes or damages any identification attached to a racing pigeon, homer, racing homer, or homing pigeon; and

(2) is not the owner of the pigeon;

commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-15-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-14-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-14-6-1
Corporate status; authority to issue capital stock and hold real estate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A county or district agricultural society, an agricultural and mechanical society, and a horticultural society must be a body corporate with perpetual succession.

(b) A society described in subsection (a) may:

(1) issue capital stock not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), in shares not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) each; and

(2) hold real estate, by purchase, gift, or devise, not to exceed eighty (80) acres.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-21-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-21-3-2
Fee for commercial broker; penalty for false registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A commercial dog broker shall register annually with the board.

(b) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the one (1) year period.

(c) The fee to register or renew a registration as a commercial dog broker is one thousand dollars ($1,000). The fee shall be deposited in the commercial dog breeder and broker fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

(d) A person who registers or renews a registration as a commercial dog broker must include the following:

(1) The name and address of the person acting as a commercial dog broker.

(2) The name and location of the person's commercial dog broker business.

(3) Any other information related to taxation that is required by the board.

(e) A person who knowingly or intentionally makes a material misstatement in a commercial dog broker registration statement commits false registration as a commercial dog broker, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-86 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-86
"Postmortem inspection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86. "Postmortem inspection" means the inspection of livestock or poultry at the time of slaughter at an official establishment.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-39.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-3
Abandoned containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A storage container and other containers used at a storage facility to hold liquid bulk fertilizer or fertilizer rinsate are considered abandoned if the container has been out of service for more than six (6) months because of a weakness or leak or has been out of service for any reason for more than two (2) years.

(b) An abandoned underground container, including an abandoned underground catch basin, must be thoroughly cleaned and removed from the ground or thoroughly cleaned and filled with an inert solid. All connections and vents must be disconnected and sealed. A record of the catch basin size, location, and method of closing must be maintained at the storage facility or as otherwise provided for in this chapter.

(c) An abandoned aboveground container must be thoroughly cleaned. All hatches on the containers must be left open, and all valves or connections must be severed and left open.

(d) A secondary containment facility is not considered abandoned because there have been no discharges into the secondary containment facility.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-70 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-70
"State chemist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. "State chemist" means the Indiana state chemist or an agent appointed by the state chemist.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-25
Falsifying or interfering with documentary evidence or inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. A person who knowingly:

(1) makes a false entry or statement of fact in a report required to be made under this chapter or in any account, record, or memorandum kept by a person subject to this chapter;

(2) fails to make full, true, and correct entries in the accounts, records, or memoranda of all facts and transactions pertaining to the person's business;

(3) removes out of Indiana or damages, alters, or falsifies documentary evidence of a person subject to this chapter; or

(4) refuses to submit to the state veterinarian or board or to the state veterinarian's or board's authorized agent for the purpose of inspection and taking copies of documentary evidence of a person subject to this chapter in the person's possession or within the person's control;

commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.208.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-10
"Device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "device" means any instrument or contrivance intended for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. The term does not include:

(1) equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately from the pesticides;

(2) firearms; or

(3) simple mechanical devices, including barriers, traps, or adhesives, or other simple contrivances that are not subject to this chapter as determined by the pesticide review board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-76 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-76
"Official laboratory"
Status: in_force

Sec. 76. "Official laboratory" means a biological, chemical, or physical laboratory that meets the following conditions:

(1) The laboratory is under the direct supervision of the board or a state or local governmental agency designated by the board.

(2) The laboratory is authorized and certified by the board to do official work.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-32.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-15-6-5
Conflict with law; void contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A provision of a seed contract in conflict with this chapter is void.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-9
"Blending"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Blending" means the physical mixing or combining:

(1) of one (1) or more commercial fertilizers and one (1) or more filler materials;

(2) of two (2) or more commercial fertilizers; or

(3) of two (2) or more commercial fertilizers and filler materials;

including mixing through the simultaneous or sequential application of any of the combinations referred to in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) to produce a uniform mixture.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-11-4-2
Head of division
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director is the administrative head of the division.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-0.5
Construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. Nothing in this chapter impairs any authority granted to the Indiana department of environmental management under IC 13-13-5-1(1).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-4
Application of unmanipulated organic fertilizer to highly erodible land
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person may not apply unmanipulated organic fertilizer to highly erodible land, unless the land has:

(1) at least forty percent (40%) crop residue; or

(2) a vegetative cover crop.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-17
"Highly volatile herbicide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "highly volatile herbicide" means a herbicide that the board has determined to be capable of emitting vapors that may cause serious injury to desired plants by reason of movement of the vapors from the area of application of the herbicide to areas inhabited by the desired plants.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(12).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-13-12-4
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The committee consists of the following members:

(1) The director of the Purdue University cooperative extension service, who shall serve as chairperson of the committee.

(2) Two (2) members of the commission, appointed by the chairperson of the commission.

(3) Two (2) members of the board, appointed by the presiding officer of the board.

(4) Agricultural and educational professionals, jointly appointed by the chairperson of the committee and the chairperson of the commission.

(b) Members appointed under this section serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-17-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 20 / Section 15-17-20-3
Liability of the state veterinarian and state
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian and the state are immune from liability for lawful actions taken under this chapter.

As added by P.L.9-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-6
"Net cost"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "net cost" means:

(1) the price a retailer paid to a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor for inventory; minus

(2) any discounts, retainage, and prepaid freight or return freight.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-2
Quarantine declaration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian may declare a quarantine against rabies in any county, township, city, or town, or a designated part of any county, township, city, or town whenever the state veterinarian finds that rabies exist in the area to the extent that the health or lives of individuals or domestic animals are endangered.

(b) If a quarantine has been declared, the owner or caretaker of an animal in the quarantine area shall confine the animal:

(1) on the premises of the owner; or

(2) in a suitable place, subject to the approval of the state veterinarian, for the impounding and care of animals as provided in this chapter.

(c) A quarantine order may specify the circumstances and conditions under which an owner may remove animals from the owner's premises or an impoundment facility.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-2
"Commercial quality"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commercial quantity" means a quantity produced and marketed through commercial channels of trade.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-16
"Licensed applicator for hire"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "licensed applicator for hire" means any licensed certified commercial applicator who is employed by a licensed pesticide business to:

(1) use or to supervise the use of restricted use pesticide products; or

(2) use general use pesticide products or fertilizer materials;

on the property of another for hire and who has assumed direct responsibility for the use or supervision of the use of those products by the business.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(17).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.15; P.L.29-2024, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-13
Additional powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. In addition to the powers and duties given the board in this article and by law, the board has the powers and duties reasonable and necessary to do the following:

(1) Provide for the quarantine of animals and objects to prevent, control, and eradicate diseases and pests of animals.

(2) Develop, adopt, and implement programs and procedures for establishing and maintaining accredited, certified, validated, or designated disease or pest free or disease or pest monitored animals, herds, flocks, or areas, including the following:

(A) The establishment and maintenance of herds that are monitored for disease or pest syndromes.

(B) The establishment and maintenance of certified or validated brucellosis free herds, animals, and areas.

(C) The establishment and maintenance of accredited tuberculosis free herds, animals, and areas.

(3) Develop, adopt, and implement programs and plans for the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests of animals.

(4) Control or prohibit, by permit or other means, the movement and transportation into, out of, or within Indiana of animals and objects in order to prevent, detect, control, or eradicate diseases and pests of animals. When implementing controls or prohibitions, the board may consider whether animals or objects are diseased, suspected to be diseased, or under quarantine, or whether the animals or objects originated from a country, a state, an area, or a premises that is known or suspected to harbor animals or objects infected with or exposed to a disease or pest of animals.

(5) Control or prohibit the public and private sale of animals and objects in order to prevent the spread of disease and pests of animals.

(6) Control the use, sanitation, and disinfection of:

(A) public stockyards; and

(B) vehicles used to transport animals and objects into and within Indiana;

to accomplish the objectives of this article.

(7) Control the use, sanitation, and disinfection of premises, facilities, and equipment to accomplish the objectives of this article.

(8) Control the movement of animals and objects to, from, and within premises where diseases or pests of animals may exist.

(9) Control the movement and disposal of carcasses of animals and objects.

(10) Control the manufacture, sale, storage, distribution, handling, and use of serums, vaccines, and other biologics and veterinary drugs, except those drugs for human consumption regulated under IC 16-42-19, to be used for the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of disease and pests of animals.

(11) Control and prescribe the means, methods, and procedures for the vaccination or other treatment of animals and objects and the conduct of tests for diseases and pests of animals.

(12) Develop, adopt, and implement plans and programs for the identification of animals, objects, premises, and means of conveyances. Plans and programs may include identification:

(A) of animals or objects that have been condemned under this article; and

(B) related to classification as to disease, testing, vaccination, or treatment status.

(13) Establish the terms and method of appraisal or other determination of value of animals and objects condemned under this article, the payment of any indemnities that may be provided for the animals and objects, and the regulation of the sale or other disposition of the animals or objects.

(14) Control the sale of baby chicks.

(15) Cooperate and enter into agreements with the appropriate departments and agencies of this state, any other state, or the federal government to prevent, detect, control, and eradicate diseases and pests of animals.

(16) Control or prohibit the movement and transportation into, out of, or within Indiana of wild animals, including birds, that might carry or disseminate diseases or pests of animals.

(17) Provide for condemning or abating conditions that cause, aggravate, spread, or harbor diseases or pests of animals.

(18) Establish and designate, in addition to the animal disease diagnostic laboratory under IC 21-46-3-1, other laboratories necessary to make tests of any nature for diseases and pests of animals.

(19) Investigate, develop, and implement the best methods for the prevention, detection, control, suppression, or eradication of diseases and pests of animals.

(20) Investigate, gather, and compile information concerning the organization, business conduct, practices, and management of any registrant, licensee, permittee, applicant for a license, or applicant for a permit.

(21) Investigate allegations of unregistered, unlicensed, and unpermitted activities.

(22) Institute legal action in the name of the state of Indiana necessary to enforce:

(A) the board's orders and rules; and

(B) this article.

(23) Control the collection, transportation, and cooking of garbage to be fed to swine or other animals and all matters of sanitation relating to the collection, transportation, and cooking of garbage affecting the health of swine or other animals and affecting public health and comfort.

(24) Adopt an appropriate seal.

(25) Issue orders as an aid to enforcement of the powers granted by this article, IC 15-18-1, and IC 15-19-6.

(26) Control disposal plants and byproducts collection services and all matters connected to disposal plants and byproducts collection services.

(27) Abate biological or chemical substances that:

(A) remain in or on any animal before or at the time of slaughter as a result of treatment or exposure; and

(B) are found by the board to be or have the potential of being injurious to the health of animals or humans.

(28) Regulate the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of products derived from animals to control health hazards that may threaten:

(A) animal health;

(B) the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana; and

(C) the trade in animals and animal products in and from Indiana.

(29) Cooperate and coordinate with animal owners, law enforcement, and local, state, and federal emergency management agencies to plan for, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazard emergencies in Indiana.

(30) Assist law enforcement agencies investigating allegations of cruelty and neglect of animals.

(31) Assist organizations that represent livestock and poultry producers with issues and programs related to the care of livestock and poultry.

(32) Establish a registry of commercial dog brokers, commercial dog breeders, and retail pet stores in Indiana. The board shall make a registry described in this subdivision available to the public.

(33) Establish a registry of animal care facilities (as defined in IC 15-20-4-1) and animal rescue operations.

(34) Conduct inspections of the following entities:

(A) Commercial dog breeders.

(B) Commercial dog brokers.

(C) Retail pet stores.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.111-2009, SEC.3; P.L.50-2010, SEC.2; P.L.201-2016, SEC.2; P.L.41-2021, SEC.1; P.L.4-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-36
Sampling and analysis
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) For the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter, the state chemist or the state chemist's agent may enter upon any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport, during regular business hours to have access to, and to obtain samples and examine records relating to distribution of commercial feeds.

(b) Sampling and analysis under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with methods published by AOAC International or in accordance with other generally recognized methods.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-13-15(e); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-13-15(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-63 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-63
"Milk transportation company"
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. "Milk transportation company" means a person that is responsible for a milk tank truck.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-29.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-23
"Variety"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. As used in this chapter, "variety" means a subdivision of a kind characterized by growth, yield, plant, fruit, seed, or other characteristics, by which a plant can be differentiated from other plants of the same kind.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(k).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-15-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to commercial fertilizers, barnyard manure, marl, lime, wood ashes, or plaster.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-4-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-62 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-62
"Registrant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 62. "Registrant" means a person that registers:

(1) commercial fertilizer under IC 15-16-2; or

(2) manure based fertilizer under IC 15-16-3.5.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-63 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-63
Registration fees apply to commercial fertilizers that contain pesticides
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. The registration fee provisions of section 62 of this chapter apply to commercial fertilizers containing pesticides.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-32.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-14
Expenses of the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall pay the expenses of the commission from the money of the commission, including the fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-15
"Project"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Project", for purposes of IC 15-13-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-13-10-2.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-18-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-18-3-2
"Milk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "milk" means the lacteal secretion obtained by the milking of one (1) or more cows or other dairy animals, including goats, whether in the original or in any processed form, including cream, buttermilk, and skimmed milk intended for human consumption.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-33
"Food additive"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. "Food additive" has the meaning set forth in the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-19.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-41 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-41
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. A person may not do any of the following:

(1) Detach, alter, deface, or destroy any label provided for in this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) Alter or substitute seed in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this chapter.

(3) Disseminate false or misleading advertisements concerning agricultural seed or vegetable seed.

(4) Hinder or obstruct in any way an authorized person in the performance of the person's duties under this chapter.

(5) Fail to comply with a stop sale order issued under section 27 of this chapter.

(6) Use the word:

(A) "trace" as a substitute for any statement required by this chapter; or

(B) "type" in any labeling in connection with the name of any seed variety.

(7) Use a state seed commissioner tag or label more than once.

(8) Sell grain or other seed that has been treated to any person for any purpose unless the grain or seed is clearly labeled as required in sections 32 and 33 of this chapter.

(9) Distribute seed colored so that it does not contrast with the natural color of the seed.

(10) Distribute noxious weed seed without a special use permit issued by the seed commissioner under section 27(b)(17) of this chapter.

(11) Assign the same brand designation to more than one (1) variety or blend of the same kind of seed, if not sold by variety name.

(12) Use relabeling stickers unless the relabeling stickers state:

(A) both the calendar month and year the germination test was completed and the sell-by date, as required under sections 31.5, 32, and 33 of this chapter; and

(B) the lot number that matches the existing original lot number.

(13) Relabel a seed lot using stickers more than once.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-6(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.9; P.L.82-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-10
Unsanitary conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the board finds unsanitary conditions existing in violation of sanitary statutes or rules of the state or a violation of this chapter:

(1) on a dairy farm;

(2) in a milk plant, receiving station, transfer station, or milk tank truck cleaning facility; or

(3) by a milk distributor, bulk milk hauler/sampler, owner of a can milk route, or owner of a milk tank truck;

the board shall, by notice in writing to the person committing the violation, prohibit the sale or transportation of raw or pasteurized milk or milk products until the unsanitary condition or violation is removed to the satisfaction of the board and the prohibition is terminated.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-3.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-14-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-14-8-1
Authority to issue first mortgage bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All:

(1) agricultural or horticultural societies; or

(2) county fairs having a state charter;

owning at least fifty (50) acres of real estate in fee simple may issue first mortgage bonds in a maximum amount of seventy-five percent (75%) of the value of the real estate unimproved to pay off a current incumbrance or make permanent improvements on the society's or fair's grounds.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-18
"Licensed pest inspector"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "licensed pest inspector" means an individual licensed under this chapter to make diagnostic inspections or reports to determine infestations of wood destroying pests on the property of another person and meets the requirements under section 58 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(38).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-31.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-31.5
Additional plant nutrients; registration and guarantee; warnings
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.5. (a) Additional plant nutrients besides nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), and soluble potash (K2O), when mentioned or claimed on the:

(1) tag or label;

(2) container; or

(3) written or printed statement that accompanies delivery;

must be registered and guaranteed under section 31 of this chapter. Guarantees must be made on the elemental basis. The source of each guaranteed element must be included on the application for registration.

(b) When a claim for an additional plant nutrient is made on the label, container, or application for registration, the minimum percentages that will be accepted for registration are as follows:

Element

Percentage

Calcium (Ca)

1.00

Magnesium (Mg)

0.50

Sulfur (S)

1.00

Boron (B)

0.02

Chlorine (Cl)

0.10

Cobalt (Co)

0.0005

Copper (Cu)

0.05

Iron (Fe)

0.10

Manganese (Mn)

0.05

Molybdenum (Mo)

0.0005

Nickel (Ni)

0.0010

Sodium (Na)

0.10

Zinc (Zn)

0.05

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the guarantees or claims for the additional plant nutrients listed in subsection (b) are the only ones that will be accepted. Proposed labels and directions for use of the fertilizer must be furnished with the application for registration upon request. Any element listed in subsection (b) that is guaranteed must appear in the order listed, immediately following the guarantees for the primary nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

(d) A warning or caution statement is required on the label for any product that contains at least:

(1) three-hundredths percent (0.03%) of boron in a water soluble form; or

(2) one-thousandth percent (0.001%) of molybdenum.

(e) When any compound of boron is incorporated into a commercial fertilizer, a special warning tag or statement must be furnished to the purchaser and must contain the following:

(1) The word "WARNING" in letters at least three-fourths (3/4) inch in height.

(2) A statement describing the crops for which the fertilizer is to be used.

(3) A statement declaring use of the fertilizer on any other crops or under conditions other than those recommended may result in serious injury to the crops.

The tag or statement must be attached to or printed on the bag or other container in which the fertilizer is sold. For bulk fertilizers, the statement must be placed on the invoice or other document that must accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery as provided in section 32 of this chapter.

(f) Except for the additional plant nutrients listed in subsection (b), additional plant food elements or other additives that are determinable by chemical methods may be guaranteed only by permission of the state chemist. The state chemist shall grant permission only if the state chemist determines, with the advice of the dean of agriculture of Purdue University or the dean's designee, that the guarantee would not constitute a misrepresentation and is correct. Additional plant foods that are guaranteed:

(1) must be included in the guarantee in the form of the element; and

(2) are subject to inspection and analysis in accordance with the methods that the state chemist prescribes.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-7
"Veterinarian"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Veterinarian" means an individual licensed as a veterinarian under IC 25-38.1.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-25
Appointment of third party person to count ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The director shall appoint a third party person that shall count all ballots and conduct other activities expressly delegated to it by the director.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-16
Restrictions on licensing to transport dead animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) A license may not be issued to a person for the sole purpose of transporting the bodies of dead animals unless the person meets the requirements for a collection service under this chapter.

(b) A public official with a legal duty to protect the public health and welfare may remove or supervise the removal of the dead bodies of animals and the disposal of the dead bodies by any method provided for by this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-25
Per diem and travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. A member of the council is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). A member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-30
"Filter strip"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. "Filter strip" means a vegetative area between a surface water body and an agricultural production field with a minimum width of fifty (50) feet and designed and maintained to intercept surface water runoff.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-20-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-20-3-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following:

(1) Research laboratories.

(2) A laboratory that uses animals for the production of medicines or other products.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-8
"Hybrid"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "hybrid" means the first generation of a cross produced by controlling the pollination, which will produce pure seed which is at least seventy-five percent (75%) hybrid seed, and by combining:

(1) two (2) or more inbred lines;

(2) one (1) inbred or a single cross with an open pollinated variety; or

(3) two (2) selected clones, seed lines, varieties, or species.

Hybrid designations shall be treated as variety names.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(m) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-40
"Inorganic fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. "Inorganic fertilizer" means any fertilizer material:

(1) manufactured by means of a man made chemical reaction; and

(2) that does not contain any plant or animal products, manures or renderings.

The term includes urea.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-9
CCH and PARP violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A certified applicator who makes a false or fraudulent report or in any way misrepresents the applicator's participation in the certification renewal process is subject to the following:

(1) Revocation of all accumulated CCH and PARP credits to date.

(2) The penalties allowed under IC 15-16-2-49.5.

(b) A person who makes a false or fraudulent report or in any way misrepresents information that is part of the certification renewal process is subject to the following:

(1) Revocation of authority and privilege to participate in any future CCH or PARP events.

(2) The penalties allowed under IC 15-16-2-49.5.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-3
Employment of veterinary inspectors
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A sufficient number of veterinary inspectors must be employed to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(b) A veterinary inspector must:

(1) satisfy the qualifications set forth in IC 25-38.1; and

(2) be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Indiana and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture to do tuberculin testing.

(c) The board shall supervise and control the veterinary inspectors.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-64 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-64
"Secondary containment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. "Secondary containment" means any structure, including a dike, used to contain fertilizer discharges from bulk storage containers and prevent runoff or leaching.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-31
"Property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. As used in this chapter, "property" means all:

(1) land and water areas, including airspace; and

(2) plants, animals, structures, buildings, contrivances, vehicles, and machinery, appurtenant to or situated on land and water areas, fixed or mobile, including any used for transportation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(25).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-13
Expiration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. This chapter expires July 1, 2031.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2015, SEC.3; P.L.201-2023, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 15-21-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-21-7-4
Deceptive acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A retail pet store operator that violates this article commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general or a consumer under IC 24-5-0.5-4 and is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.

(b) A retail pet store operator that misleads a consumer, by contract or otherwise, with the intent to evade the requirements of this article commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general or a consumer under IC 24-5-0.5-4 and is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent a consumer from filing a complaint as provided under IC 24-5-0.5-4.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-23
Delegation of investigation
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The council may delegate all or any part of any investigation to one (1) or more of its members. Any delegated investigation shall be summarized in writing and considered by the council in its report.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-11-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-11-1-4
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Division" refers to the division of soil conservation established by IC 15-11-4-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-29
"Hybrid seed designation and labeling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) If any kind and variety of seed present in excess of five percent (5%) is "hybrid" seed, the seed must be designated "hybrid" on the label.

(b) The percentage that is hybrid seed must be at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the percentage of pure seed shown unless the percentage of pure seed which is hybrid seed is shown separately. If two (2) or more kinds or varieties are present in excess of five percent (5%), each that is hybrid must be designated as hybrid on the label.

(c) Any kind and variety that has pure seed which is less than ninety-five percent (95%) but more than seventy-five percent (75%) hybrid seed as a result of incompletely controlled pollination in a cross must be labeled to show the percentage of pure seed that is hybrid seed.

(d) One (1) kind and variety of seed may not be labeled as hybrid if the pure seed contains less than seventy-five percent (75%) hybrid seed. However, the seed may be labeled as a mixture or blend.

(e) The state seed commissioner may, by rule, define controlled conditions and satisfactory purity for the production of hybrid seed of any kind. A hybrid designation must be treated as a variety name.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(m) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-7
Investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board:

(1) may upon its own motion; and

(2) shall upon a verified written complaint that alleges facts that would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license under this article;

investigate the actions of an applicant or person holding or claiming to hold a license under this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-2
"Advisory committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Advisory committee" refers to the state fair advisory committee established by IC 15-13-6-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-1.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-19
"Specialty pet food"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "specialty pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by specialty pets.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(20).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-4
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A member of the board is entitled to a per diem and transportation expense as provided by law when engaged in the member's official duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-13
"Porcine animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "porcine animal" means a swine that is raised as a:

(1) feeder pig that is a young pig sold to another person to be finished for slaughtering over a period of more than one (1) month;

(2) seedstock pig for breeding purposes and included in the breeding herd; or

(3) market hog, slaughtered by the producer or sold to be slaughtered, usually within one (1) month of the transfer.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-5
Executive director; employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The weed control board may:

(1) appoint an executive director; and

(2) employ necessary technical, professional, and other assistants.

The board shall fix the qualifications, duties, and salaries of these employees subject to the approval of the county council.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-21
Decommissioning a processed manure storage structure
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The owner or operator of a processed manure storage structure that plans to decommission a processed manure storage structure shall do the following:

(1) Continue to maintain the processed manure storage structure in accordance with the requirements of this chapter until the manure is removed.

(2) Follow the requirements in the Indiana NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 360, Closure of Waste Impoundments, November 2012, if applicable.

(3) Have all associated appurtenances and conveyance structures removed from uncovered processed manure storage facilities.

(4) Notify the Indiana department of environmental management:

(A) before demolishing or converting the use of any processed manure storage structure; and

(B) of the intended future use of the processed manure storage structure, if the processed manure storage structure is to be converted to another use.

(b) The owner or operator shall submit a certification to the commissioner of the Indiana department of environmental management within thirty (30) days after completing the requirements in this section that certifies compliance with the requirements in this section.

(c) If deemed necessary to protect human health or the environment, the state chemist may require additional decommissioning activities based on:

(1) surface or ground water contamination;

(2) evidence of:

(A) leakage;

(B) seepage;

(C) manure releases; or

(D) spills; or

(3) other criteria related to protection of human health or the environment.

(d) The commissioner of the Indiana department of environmental management shall provide written documentation describing the basis for any required additional activities.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-8
Surrender of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. After the revocation or suspension of a license, the licensee must surrender the license to the board. If the licensee fails to surrender the license, the board may seize the license.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-18
Fraudulent and deceptive practices; license refusal or revocation; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) If:

(1) a person applying for a license under this chapter uses fraudulent or deceptive practices to evade or attempt to evade compliance with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist may refuse to issue a license to the person; or

(2) a licensee uses fraudulent or deceptive practices to evade or attempt to evade compliance with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist may revoke the licensee's license.

(b) The state chemist may not:

(1) refuse to issue a license to a person; or

(2) revoke a licensee's license;

until the person or the licensee has had an opportunity to appear at a hearing conducted by the state chemist.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-11-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-11-2-9
Online portal
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "user" includes:

(1) a rural community;

(2) a farmer;

(3) an agribusiness; or

(4) any other individual or entity using the online portal established under this section for the purposes described in subsection (d).

(b) The department shall establish an online portal on the department's website.

(c) The department shall administer the online portal.

(d) The purposes of the online portal shall be to:

(1) assist users in the successful navigation of agricultural or related topics among various federal and state agencies;

(2) provide a single source for users to access agricultural or related federal and state funding opportunities;

(3) provide a searchable data base of available federal and state grants with information on eligibility and deadline criteria; and

(4) provide regular updates to reflect changes in federal and state funding opportunities.

(e) The online portal shall include links that will facilitate the navigation of the websites of various federal and state agencies, including the following:

(1) The United States Department of Agriculture.

(2) The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

(3) The United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(4) The department of environmental management established by IC 13-13-1-1.

(5) The Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1.

(6) The office of state chemist (and by virtue of office, the state seed commissioner under IC 15-15-1-26) established by IC 15-16-2-24.

(7) The office of community and rural affairs established by IC 4-4-9.7-4.

(8) Any other federal or state agency, the interaction with which would be helpful to users.

(f) To accomplish the purposes described in subsection (d), the online portal shall do the following:

(1) Provide a series of regulatory checklists for users that are considering diversifying into new markets to assist users in:

(A) the navigation of agricultural and related regulations; and

(B) the avoidance of punitive enforcement actions before they arise.

(2) Assist users in collaborating with:

(A) the Purdue University cooperative extension service;

(B) the state climate office hosted by Purdue University; and

(C) the United States Department of Agriculture;

to create a one stop venue that will help connect users with responsive data visualization tools and technical assistance programming.

(3) Provide a one stop venue where users may gather information regarding, and apply for, available federal and state agricultural and related funding opportunities.

(4) Include a link to provide users with ongoing updates on the status of land that was identified as lost farmland included in the department's inventory of lost farmland, and as reported by the department, under IC 15-11-9-1.1 (before its expiration) or IC 15-11-9-1.3.

(5) Include a formal venue to collect comments from the public regarding federal regulations that impact Indiana's rural economy with the goal of assisting the state in providing vigorous advocacy on behalf of the public.

(6) Include a formal venue where users may provide to the department reviews and feedback regarding the usefulness of the online portal.

As added by P.L.5-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-11-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-11-9-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 21-46-2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-78 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-78
Offenses; fraud
Status: in_force

Sec. 78. A person who, with intent to defraud:

(1) uses; or

(2) reveals;

information relative to formulas of products acquired under authority of section 64 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-17
State chemist; agent; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The state chemist, who may act through an agent authorized by the state chemist, shall do the following:

(1) Administer this chapter.

(2) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2:

(A) concerning the distribution of commercial fertilizers used in lawn care service; and

(B) necessary to implement this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-38.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-38.5
"Hunting preserve"
Status: in_force

Sec. 38.5. "Hunting preserve", for purposes of IC 15-17-14.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-17-14.7-1.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-14-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-14-5-2
Powers to borrow money, mortgage property, and issue bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A society, an association, or a corporation described in section 1 of this chapter, with authority of its board of directors, may:

(1) borrow money;

(2) mortgage its property; and

(3) issue notes, bonds, and other obligations without restrictions other than those applying to corporations generally.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-10-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-1
Maintenance and development of fairgrounds and property
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall maintain and develop the:

(1) fairgrounds; and

(2) other property owned by the commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-31.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-31.7
Pesticides in fertilizers; registration and guarantee
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.7. (a) When an insecticide, a herbicide, or any other additive for pest control is added to fertilizer the product must be registered and guaranteed with respect to the kind and percentage of each insecticide, herbicide, and additive and each plant food element.

(b) The label on the bag or other container of a product described in subsection (a) must prominently state:

(1) the crops for which the product is to be used; and

(2) that the use of the product on any other crops or under conditions other than those recommended may result in serious injury to crops.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-35
"Gradient barrier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. "Gradient barrier" means a structure or feature that prevents runoff from entering surface waters.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-26
"Domestic animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) "Domestic animal" means an animal that is not wild.

(b) The term is limited to:

(1) cattle, calves, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, poultry, ostriches, rhea, emus, or other birds;

(2) an animal of the bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, porcine, canine, feline, avian, camelid, cervidae, or bison species; or

(3) an aquatic animal that may be the subject of aquaculture (as defined in IC 15-11-7-1).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-35
Inspection of factories, warehouses, or establishments; notice of inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) Upon presenting appropriate credentials and a written notice to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, officers or employees designated by the state chemist may:

(1) during normal business hours, enter:

(A) a factory, warehouse, or establishment in Indiana in which commercial feeds are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for distribution; and

(B) a vehicle being used to transport or hold commercial feeds; and

(2) at reasonable times, within reasonable limits, and in a reasonable manner, inspect such a factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, and labeling;

to enforce this chapter and to determine compliance with this chapter, including whether or not any operations are subject to this chapter. In determining compliance with good manufacturing practice rules adopted under section 29(9) of this chapter, the inspection may include the verification of only the records and production and control procedures necessary to determine compliance with those rules.

(b) A separate notice shall be given for each inspection, but a notice is not required for each entry made during the period covered by the inspection. Each inspection must begin and be completed with reasonable promptness. The person in charge of the facility or vehicle shall be notified upon completion of the inspection.

(c) An officer or employee who inspects a factory, warehouse, or other establishment and obtains a sample in the course of the inspection shall, upon completion of the inspection and before leaving the premises, give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt describing the samples obtained.

(d) The state chemist shall forward the results of analyses of official samples to the person named on the label and to the person in whose possession the sample was taken. If the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicates a commercial feed has been adulterated or misbranded, and upon request within thirty (30) days following receipt of the analysis, the state chemist shall furnish to the licensee or labeler a portion of the sample concerned.

(e) The state chemist, in determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, shall be guided by the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided for in subsection (d) and section 36 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-13-15(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-13-15(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-5-13-15(c); subsection (d) formerly 15-5-13-15(g); subsection (e) formerly 15-5-13-15(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-1
"Advertisement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advertisement" means any representation, other than those on the label, relating to seed covered by this chapter, disseminated in any manner or by any means.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-16
Alternative to design requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) An owner or operator may propose an alternative to a design, construction, or operational requirement specified in this chapter, provided the owner or operator can prove to the satisfaction of the state chemist that any alternative will provide equivalent or greater environmental protection than the requirements specified in this chapter.

(b) A proposed alternative must be submitted to the state chemist and accompanied by documentation that demonstrates equivalent or greater environmental protection than the standard for which an alternative is being requested.

(c) An owner or operator may not implement an alternative without prior approval by the state chemist.

(d) The state chemist shall provide written documentation describing the basis for any determination on an alternative request submitted under this section.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-3
State veterinarian; term
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian shall serve a term of four (4) years.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-19-3-4
Conduct of races; unauthorized race prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly conducts or participates in a race not authorized under this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) A person may conduct a race only after April 14 and before November 16. A person may conduct races during not more than three (3) race meetings a year, each of which may last not more than fifteen (15) days. A person may not begin the second race meeting less than thirty (30) days after the first, or the third race meeting less than thirty (30) days after the second.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-2
"Animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "animal" means all vertebrate and invertebrate species, including humans and other mammals, birds, fish, and shellfish.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-2
Application of fertilizer material
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person applying fertilizer material for the purposes of producing an agricultural crop shall:

(1) develop a fertilizer application plan before applying fertilizer material;

(2) apply fertilizer material in accordance with the fertilizer application plan for the target application site;

(3) not apply fertilizer material directly to surface water;

(4) not apply fertilizer material to saturated ground; and

(5) not apply fertilizer material from a public road.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-24
Milk or cream tester's license
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. A license shall be issued to an applicant for a milk tester's license or cream tester's license if the applicant:

(1) complies with section 19 of this chapter; and

(2) pays to the creamery license division a fee of fifteen dollars ($15).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-12(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-32.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.148-2009, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.98-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-5
"Approved certificate of veterinary inspection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Approved certificate of veterinary inspection" means an official certificate of veterinary inspection that contains the approval of the chief livestock sanitary official of the state of origin.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-3.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-19
Secondary containment soil liners
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Before a soil liner is installed, the surface soil must be sealed, including the berm of an earthen dike, with a sealing agent such as sodium bentonite, attapulgite, or a similar cohesive material, including clay. The soil liner must be constructed in accordance with reliable engineering recommendations to establish a barrier layer that results in a downward water movement of not greater than one-millionth of one centimeter per second (1.0 × 10-6 cm/sec) at construction and maintained at one hundred thousandth of a centimeter per second (1.0 × 10-5 cm/sec) with a thickness of not less than six (6) inches. The soil liner must be protected based upon reliable engineering practices to maintain its integrity and performance. If heavy mechanized equipment is to be moved over the walls or floor liner, protection to the secondary containment must be provided.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to the following:

(1) Contracts that may be terminated or altered at will.

(2) Contracts formed or renewed after June 30, 1989.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to impair the obligation of a contract in violation of Article 1, Section 24 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(c) This chapter does not affect a security interest that a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor may have in a retailer's inventory.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-7-1(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-7-1(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-7-7-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-19
Board of directors; districts; primary elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The territory served by an association may be divided into districts and the directors elected according to districts. In this case, the bylaws must specify:

(1) the number of directors to be elected in each district; and

(2) the manner and method of reapportioning the directors and of redistricting the territory served by the association.

The bylaws may provide that primary elections shall be held in each district to elect the directors apportioned to the district and that the result of the primary elections may be ratified by the members at the next annual or special meeting of the members of the association or may be considered as final.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-11(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-21
Sale of livestock with destroyed or altered brand
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly sells or offers for sale livestock whose brand has been destroyed or altered for the purpose of concealing the identity of the owner of that livestock commits a Level 5 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-14(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.224.
Ind. Code § 15-14-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-14-5-3
Authority to sell property, pay obligations, and distribute proceeds to shareholders
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A society, an association, or a corporation described in section 1 of this chapter may:

(1) upon authority granted by the votes of those holding two-thirds (2/3) of the shares of stock:

(A) sell; and

(B) convey by deed all or any part of its grounds and property at any time; and

(2) use the proceeds obtained from the sale in payment of its obligations, or for other and usual corporate purposes, in the same manner as corporations generally are authorized to do.

After payment of its obligations the society, association, or corporation may distribute the proceeds among the shareholders.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-10-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-2
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall administer the fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-9
Requirements for animals in quarantine area
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Whenever a quarantine is declared under section 2 of this chapter, all animals brought into a quarantined area, except for exhibition purposes where animals are confined and not permitted to run at large, are subject to the same requirements as animals already located within the quarantined area.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-12
Violations; order to correct; extension of time
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) If the state chemist or the state chemist's agent finds a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist or the state chemist's agent may issue an order to the owner, the owner's agent, or the operator of the facility or equipment involved directing that the violation be corrected immediately.

(b) The state chemist or the state chemist's agent shall grant a request for a reasonable extension of time to comply with an order described in subsection (a) if:

(1) there is practical difficulty in complying with the order; and

(2) the time extension will not cause a safety hazard to the public, including persons who use the facility or equipment.

(c) An order issued under this section must be in writing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-54 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-54
"Meat food product" and "meat product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. (a) "Meat food product" and "meat product" means a product capable of use as human food that is made wholly or in part from meat or other part of the carcass of:

(1) cattle;

(2) sheep;

(3) swine;

(4) equines;

(5) bison;

(6) farm raised cervidae;

(7) ratitae; or

(8) goats.

(b) The term does not include products that:

(1) contain meat or other parts of such carcasses only in a relatively small proportion; or

(2) historically have not been considered by consumers as products of the meat food industry and that are exempted from definition as a meat food product by the state veterinarian under conditions the state veterinarian prescribes to ensure that the meat or other parts of the carcass contained in the product are not adulterated and that the products are not represented as meat food products.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-28.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-20
"Restricted noxious weed seed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "restricted noxious weed seed" means:

(1) seeds of weeds that are very objectionable in fields, lawns, and gardens of Indiana; and

(2) seeds of weeds that can be controlled by good cultural practices.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-2
"Adulterated"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Adulterated" means a food product that meets any of the following descriptions:

(1) The product bears or contains a poisonous or deleterious substance that may make the product injurious to health. However, if the substance is not an added substance, the product is not considered adulterated under this subdivision if the quantity of the substance in or on the product does not ordinarily make the product injurious to health.

(2) The product bears or contains any of the following:

(A) Any added poisonous or added deleterious substance that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 406 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the regulations adopted under that act.

(B) A pesticide chemical that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 408 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or the regulations adopted under that act.

(C) A food additive that is unsafe under Section 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or the regulations adopted under that act.

(D) A color additive that is unsafe under Section 721 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or the regulations adopted under that act.

(E) A new animal drug (or conversion product of a new animal drug) that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 512 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or the regulations adopted under that act.

However, a product that is not considered adulterated under clause (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) is considered adulterated if use of the pesticide chemical, food additive, or color additive in or on the product is prohibited by rules of the board in food processing establishments.

(3) The product consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or is for any other reason unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome, or unfit for human food.

(4) The product has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions under which the product may have:

(A) become contaminated with filth; or

(B) been made injurious to health.

(5) The product is in whole or in part the product of an animal, including poultry, that has died from a cause other than slaughter.

(6) The product's container consists in whole or in part of a poisonous or deleterious substance that may make the contents injurious to health.

(7) The product has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with a regulation or an exemption in effect under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(8) The product is altered because:

(A) a valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or removed from the product;

(B) a substance has been substituted wholly or in part for the product;

(C) damage or inferiority has been concealed in any manner; or

(D) a substance has been added to the product or mixed or packed with the product to increase the product's bulk or weight, reduce the product's quality or strength, or make the product appear better or of greater value than the product is.

(9) The product is oleomargarine or margarine containing animal fat and any of the raw material used in the product consisted in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or is unfit for human food.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-2.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-13
Weapons allowed; computer assisted remote hunting prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Only weapons that may be used legally in hunting on other property in Indiana may be used in hunting on a hunting preserve.

(b) A hunting preserve may not allow computer assisted remote hunting.

(c) If a permitted animal has been sedated, the hunting preserve may not allow the permitted animal to be hunted within twenty-four (24) hours of sedation. In addition, the board may adopt rules governing the use of a permitted animal for food after the permitted animal has been sedated or treated with medication.

(d) Hunting on a hunting preserve is prohibited within one hundred fifty (150) yards of an artificial feeding site.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-100 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-100
"Transport vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 100. "Transport vehicle" means a vehicle used for transporting:

(1) dead animal bodies;

(2) nonedible byproducts from the slaughtering of animals and poultry; or

(3) restaurant grease.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-52.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-3.5
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to any person that:

(1) uses fertilizer material for hire on the property of another person for purposes of producing an agricultural crop;

(2) uses organic fertilizer from a confined feeding operation for purposes of producing an agricultural crop; or

(3) distributes fertilizer material directly to any person described in this subsection.

(b) This chapter does not apply to any person that:

(1) uses or distributes less than ten (10) cubic yards or four thousand (4,000) gallons of organic fertilizer obtained from a confined feeding operation in a calendar year;

(2) uses biosolids on land in Indiana that complies with 327 IAC 6.1; or

(3) distributes inorganic fertilizer to retail facilities.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-3
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the director's designee.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-45
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. (a) The board shall meet at least annually.

(b) The board may meet at other times and at a location specified by the chairperson or a majority of the board.

(c) The board shall publish the:

(1) minutes; and

(2) video;

of each meeting.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 15-11-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-11-2-4
Promotion of E85 fuel
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The department shall work with:

(1) automobile manufacturers to improve awareness and labeling of E85 fuel; and

(2) the appropriate companies to include E85 fuel stations in updates of global positioning navigation software.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-25
Storage facility location notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The storage facility must notify the state chemist each year of the facility's location and status. Notice must include the following:

(1) Facility's mailing address.

(2) Owner or manager.

(3) Type of facility.

(4) Rated or calculated capacity of all bulk tanks and dry storage units.

(5) Facility's physical location.

Notice must be made upon forms furnished by the state chemist.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-1
Testing; county appropriation; payment of expenses; animal health indemnity fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If the board determines that the cattle within an accredited county must be tested for bovine tuberculosis to conform with federal regulations governing the reaccreditation of the county, the county council, subject to subsection (d), shall appropriate a sufficient amount of money to perform the testing. The board shall determine the amount of the appropriation based on the most reliable source of information.

(b) The appropriation under subsection (a) must reflect the number of cattle within the county, but may not exceed a tax levy of seventy-five ten-thousandths (0.0075) per dollar of assessed valuation.

(c) The board, before July 1 of the year in which the appropriation under subsection (a) is made, shall notify the county auditor to include the appropriation in the county budget for the year in which the testing of cattle for reaccreditation purposes will be done.

(d) Expenses related to bovine tuberculosis testing each calendar year in a county under this chapter are payable as follows:

(1) Fifty percent (50%) from the county council.

(2) Fifty percent (50%) from the board.

(e) The board is responsible for paying, with funds appropriated to the board in the state board of animal health indemnity fund, for the board's share of expenses related to bovine tuberculosis testing in a county.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.59-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-43
"Licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. "Licensee", for purposes of IC 15-16-3, means a person that has been issued a license under IC 15-16-3.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-11
"Fair"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Fair" refers to the agricultural fair held annually by the commission and board under IC 15-13-7.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-5
Required information regarding dogs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Before the sale of a dog, a retail pet store operator must, to the best of the operator's knowledge, provide to the consumer the following information on the dog being offered for sale:

(1) The retail price of the dog, including any additional fees or charges.

(2) The dog's breed or breeds, if known.

(3) The dog's age and date of birth, if known.

(4) The dog's sex and color.

(5) The date and description of any inoculation or medical treatment that the dog received while in the possession of the:

(A) retail pet store;

(B) commercial dog breeder;

(C) commercial dog broker;

(D) humane society;

(E) animal rescue operation; or

(F) animal shelter.

(6) If the dog was supplied by a commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker, the name and address of the commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker.

(7) If eligible for registration with a pedigree registry, the name and registration numbers of the sire and dam and the address of the pedigree registry where the sire and dam are registered.

(8) A copy of the retail pet store's policy regarding warranties, refunds, or returns.

(9) An explanation of the remedy under section 6 of this chapter, in addition to any other remedies available by law.

(10) Disclosure that the dog has been microchipped.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-5
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" includes an individual, a firm, an association, a partnership, a corporation, other legal entity, a public or private institution, the state, a municipal corporation, or a political subdivision of the state.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-17
Commodity market development council's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The dean of agriculture shall assist a commodity market development council to do the following:

(1) Elect a chairperson and any other officers.

(2) Authorize the expenditure of a budgeted amount of the council market development fund in the administration of the commodity market development program.

(3) Collect commodity market development fees.

(4) Perform other necessary duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-15-6-3
Application of certain definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The definitions in IC 15-15-7 apply throughout this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-6
"Seed contract"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "seed contract" refers to a written contract between a seed supplier and a farmer that a farmer must sign to obtain the seed or the right to plant the seed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-6
Hunting preserve requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A hunting preserve must:

(1) provide sufficient space and cover to allow permitted animals the opportunity to evade hunters; and

(2) meet the following requirements:

(A) The hunting preserve must meet the applicable minimum size requirement of subsection (b).

(B) The hunting preserve must be enclosed by a fence that is at least eight (8) feet in height and not more than six (6) inches above the ground.

(C) Reasonable efforts must be made to clear the hunting preserve of wild deer.

(D) The hunting preserve may not be bisected by a public road, fencing, or any other barrier.

(E) The fence enclosing the hunting preserve must be marked with signs that meet the specifications of the board.

(b) A hunting preserve must contain:

(1) an aggregate total of at least eighty (80) acres in the areas where permitted animals are hunted if the hunting preserve was in operation during the 2015 calendar year; or

(2) at least one hundred (100) contiguous acres in the area where permitted animals are hunted if the hunting preserve was not in operation during the 2015 calendar year.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-15
Secondary containment lining
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The base of a secondary containment facility and any earthen walls must be lined with:

(1) concrete;

(2) steel;

(3) a synthetic liner approved by the state chemist; or

(4) a clay soil liner.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-20-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-20-1-2
"Owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "owner" means the owner of a dog. The term includes a person who possesses, keeps, or harbors a dog.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-14-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-14-7-2
County appropriation for 4-H clubs
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Subject to section 3 of this chapter, the executive of a county may make an appropriation from the county general fund to a 4-H club that promotes the agricultural and horticultural interests of the county.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-3
"Commodity Credit Corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "Commodity Credit Corporation" refers to the corporation that administers and issues loans under a price support loan program in exchange for soybeans pledged as collateral.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-1
Application of administrative hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 15-17-17 (hearings) applies to this chapter.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-8.5
"Committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. "Committee" refers to the committee for agricultural science and heritage established by IC 15-13-12-2.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.5.