Ind. Code § 15-17-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-4
License; inspection; compliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) On receipt of an application for a license under this chapter, the state veterinarian or a designee of the state veterinarian shall:

(1) inspect the disposal plant and the locality where the applicant is conducting or proposes to conduct business; and

(2) determine whether the applicant has fulfilled and complied with this chapter and the rules relating to the business.

(b) An inspection under this section must be conducted not later than thirty (30) days after the application is received by the state veterinarian.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-14-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-14-4-1
Authority to incorporate state associations; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Associations of persons for the advancement of the agricultural interests of the state known as:

(1) the state corn growers' association;

(2) the state livestock breeders' association; and

(3) the state dairymen's association;

may become incorporated by depositing in the office of the secretary of state a certified copy of the articles of the association, including the name assumed and a description and impress of the seal adopted by the association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-30
"Private applicator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. As used in this chapter, "private applicator" means a certified and permitted applicator who uses or supervises the use of restricted use pesticides for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned, rented, or managed by the employer or the applicator, if applied without compensation on the property of another person.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(6).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-47
Licenses and certificates not transferable
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. (a) A license issued under this chapter is not transferable except in the event of disability or death of the licensee. The state chemist may transfer a license to an individual who is a certified applicator by issuing a temporary permit to provide for the operation of the business until the expiration of the permanent license.

(b) A certification issued under this chapter is not transferable.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-16
Drug residue violation screenings; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Milk must be screened for drug residue violations as follows:

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), milk shall be screened for drug residues as required by this chapter and rules adopted by the board. The board may adopt rules governing testing for drug residues in milk that are at least as effective in protecting the public health as the national standards adopted by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.

(2) Milk from manufacturing grade dairy farms shall be tested for drug residues as required by this chapter and rules adopted by the board.

(3) All milk that tests positive for drug residues must be disposed of in a manner that removes it from the human and animal food chain or that acceptably reconditions the milk under United States Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration compliance policy guidelines. In all cases of drug residue violations, a producer may not resume shipping milk until a drug test conducted by an officially designated laboratory shows the producer's milk is negative for drug residues and the test results are reported to the office of the state veterinarian.

(4) All positive drug residue test results must be called into the office of the state veterinarian immediately, and a written report of the test results must be faxed or delivered to the office of the state veterinarian not later than twenty-four (24) hours after the test. The producer whose milk tested positive must be notified of the positive drug residue test immediately. The company that conducted the test is responsible for the reporting requirements in this subdivision.

(b) The board may impose a civil penalty described in section 17 of this chapter on a person that sells or offers to sell milk that contains drug residues.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(d) part; subsection (b) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17.5-3-1
Coordination of regulatory duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The center shall facilitate the coordination of regulatory duties of the state board and the board upon the approval of each respective entity, as set forth in a memorandum of understanding or other agreement.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to amend the independent duties, authorities, and funding mechanisms of the board and the state board.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-64.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-64.5
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 64.5. (a) A person who is:

(1) regulated under this chapter; and

(2) aggrieved by any decision of the state chemist;

may obtain a review by the board if the person files a written petition with the board not later than thirty (30) days after the state chemist's decision.

(b) The board shall provide a copy of a petition filed under subsection (a) to the state chemist not later than seven (7) days after receiving the petition.

(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after receiving a petition under subsection (b), the state chemist shall certify and file with the board a transcript of any record related to the petition, including a transcript of any evidence received.

(d) Whenever a hearing is held under this section, the board may designate one (1) or more persons as the board's agent or representative to conduct the hearing. The agent or representative shall conduct the hearing in the manner provided by IC 4-21.5-3.

(e) After hearing the appeal, the board shall affirm, set aside, or modify the action of the state chemist. However, the state chemist's finding of facts that are supported by the substantial evidence is considered conclusive.

(f) A person aggrieved by any action of the board may obtain judicial review under IC 4-21.5-5.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-3
Duty to destroy detrimental plants
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person owning or possessing real estate in Indiana shall destroy detrimental plants by:

(1) cutting or mowing and, if necessary, by plowing, cultivating, or smothering; or

(2) using chemicals in the bud stage of growth or earlier, to prevent detrimental plants from maturing on the person's real estate.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-5
"Buyer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "buyer" means a buyer of:

(1) agricultural; or

(2) vegetable;

seeds that are subject to IC 15-15-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-13-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-13-6-2
Advisory committee; members; vacancy; appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The advisory committee consists of the following members:

(1) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom are members of the same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(2) Four (4) members of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom are members of the same political party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) A member appointed under subsection (a) serves until the first day of the first regular session of the next general assembly following the member's appointment.

(c) A vacancy on the advisory committee shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority who appointed the member whose position is vacant.

(d) After appointment of the members of the advisory committee under subsection (a), the:

(1) speaker of the house of representatives shall name one (1) of the members as chairperson; and

(2) president pro tempore of the senate shall name another member as vice chairperson.

The chairperson and the vice chairperson serve until the first day of the second regular session of that general assembly. The vice chairperson during the first session then becomes the chairperson, and the chairperson during the first session becomes the vice chairperson. The appointing authority may name a different chairperson or vice chairperson at any time.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-1.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-14
Violations; failure to eradicate; selling certain seed
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A person who:

(1) knowingly allows detrimental plants to grow and mature on land owned or possessed by the person;

(2) knowing of the existence of detrimental plants on land owned or possessed by the person, fails to cut them down or eradicate the plants by chemicals each year, as prescribed in this chapter;

(3) having charge of or control over any highway:

(A) knowingly allows detrimental plants to grow or mature on the right-of-way of the highway; or

(B) knowing of the existence of the detrimental plants, fails to cut the plants down or eradicate the plants by using chemicals, as prescribed in this chapter;

(4) having charge of or control over the right-of-way of a railroad or interurban company:

(A) knowingly allows detrimental plants to grow and mature on the right-of-way; or

(B) knowing of the existence of the detrimental plants, fails to cut the plants down or eradicate the plants by using chemicals, as prescribed in this chapter; or

(5) knowingly sells Canada thistle (cirsium arvense) seed;

commits a Class C infraction. Each day this section is violated constitutes a separate infraction.

(b) All judgments collected under this section shall be paid to the trustee and placed in the trustee's township funds for use at the discretion of the trustee.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-11-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-11-14-1
Promotion of marketing and distribution of farm commodities; pilot program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2017, the department may:

(1) implement and promote a program to supply to the agriculture industry marketing assistance that provides unbiased price and sales information to assist in the marketing and distribution of farm commodities; and

(2) implement and maintain a market news service for the purpose of disseminating information that will aid producers and consumers in the sale and purchase of agricultural products.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2015, the department may develop and implement a pilot program that incorporates the requirements in subsection (a). A pilot program established under this subsection must:

(1) be designed in a manner that will allow for the expansion of information that is provided in the future based on the needs of the agricultural industry; and

(2) focus on livestock and forage products.

A pilot program established under this subsection expires July 1, 2017.

As added by P.L.133-2015, SEC.2; P.L.202-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-24
Confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The council shall ensure that all trade secrets and other information of a proprietary nature collected during the course of an investigation under this chapter are kept confidential to the degree necessary to ensure the property rights of the seller and the civil rights of the buyer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-20.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-11-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-11-12-5
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson.

As added by P.L.173-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-3
Tax levy; prohibition on tax levy after December 31, 2008
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Revenue from the property tax imposed under IC 15-13-9 (repealed) before January 1, 2009.

(2) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

(3) Interest accruing from investment of money in the fund.

(4) Certain proceeds from the operation of the fair.

(b) The fund is divided into the following accounts:

(1) Agricultural fair revolving contingency account.

(2) Other accounts established by the commission.

(c) The money credited to the agricultural fair revolving contingency account may be used only to pay start-up expenses for the fair each year. Money used to pay the start-up expenses from the account must be replaced using proceeds from the operation of the fair before the proceeds may be used for any other purpose.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.431; P.L.1-2010, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-8
Ammonia distribution and storage facilities; approval of location; existing facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Before installing:

(1) a facility for the distribution of ammonia or ammonia solutions; or

(2) a facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;

a person shall, on forms provided by the state chemist, apply for approval of the location of the proposed facility. The application must include a statement that the installation will comply with all local zoning regulations and building codes.

(b) If the state chemist determines that the location meets the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist shall issue written approval of the location not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the application. If the state chemist determines that the location does not meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist shall issue written disapproval of the location not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the application.

(c) A:

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

(2) facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;

that was installed before December 30, 1965, is exempt from the requirements of this section for location approval.

(d) A public way may not be placed closer to an existing:

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

(2) facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;

than the distance required by rules adopted under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-7
Hemp regulations; rules; licenses; license applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to section 15 of this chapter, the production of, possession of, scientific study of, and commerce in hemp is authorized in Indiana. Hemp is subject to regulation by the state seed commissioner. The state seed commissioner shall adopt rules to oversee the licensing, production, and management of:

(1) hemp; and

(2) agricultural hemp seed.

(b) All growers and handlers must have a hemp license issued by the state seed commissioner. Growers and handlers engaged in the production of agricultural hemp seed must also have an agricultural hemp seed production license.

(c) An application for a hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license must include the following:

(1) The name and address of the applicant.

(2) The name and address of the hemp operation of the applicant.

(3) The global positioning system coordinates and legal description of the property used for the hemp operation.

(4) If the hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license application is made by a grower, the acreage size of the field where the hemp will be grown.

(5) A statement signed by the applicant, under penalty of perjury, that the person applying for the hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license has not been convicted of a drug related felony or misdemeanor in the previous ten (10) years.

(6) A written consent allowing the state police department to conduct a state or national criminal history background check.

(7) A written consent allowing the state police department, the state seed commissioner, or the state seed commissioner's authorized representative, if a license is issued to the applicant, to conduct aerial inspections and to enter the premises on which the hemp is grown to conduct physical inspections of hemp planted and grown by the applicant, and to ensure the plants meet the definition of hemp as set forth in section 6 of this chapter.

(8) A nonrefundable application fee, which must include the amount necessary to conduct a state or national criminal history background check, in an amount determined by the state seed commissioner.

(9) Any other information required by the state seed commissioner.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-31
Commercial fertilizer; label; application; fee; registration; information; analysis; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Before distributing commercial fertilizer in Indiana, the person whose name appears on the label of each brand and grade of the commercial fertilizer must submit:

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

(2) the appropriate filing fee set forth in subsection (b).

(b) The filing fee for commercial fertilizers sold in packages weighing more than twelve (12) pounds is twenty dollars ($20) for each grade of each brand. The filing fee for commercial fertilizers sold in packages weighing not more than twelve (12) pounds is fifty dollars ($50) for each grade of each brand.

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

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

(e) In addition to the appropriate filing fee set forth in subsection (b), 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 commercial 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.

(f) 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:

Total Nitrogen (N)

percent

Available Phosphate (P2O5)

percent

Soluble Potash (K2O)

percent

(g) The minimum percentage of plant food in mixed fertilizers under subsection (f)(3) must be given in whole numbers only. However, the state chemist may allow fractional numbers to be used under subsection (f)(3) for specialty fertilizers or if plant food elements or other additives are added.

(h) For unacidulated mineral phosphatic materials and basic slag:

(1) the total phosphate;

(2) the available phosphate; and

(3) the degree of fineness;

must be guaranteed. For bone, tankage, and other natural organic phosphate materials, only the total phosphate must be guaranteed.

(i) 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.

(j) A distributor is not required to register a brand of commercial fertilizer that is registered under this chapter by another person if the label used by the distributor does not differ in any respect from that used by the registrant.

(k) A distributor who acts as a blender is not required under subsection (a) to register a custom blend that the distributor produces if the commercial fertilizers blended together to produce the custom blend are registered under subsection (a). However, a distributor who acts as a blender shall provide the state chemist with the following information about each custom blend that the distributor produces:

(1) The name and address of the distributor.

(2) The brand and grade of the custom blend.

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

(A) The percent of total nitrogen (N).

(B) The percent of available phosphate (P2O5).

(C) The percent of soluble potash (K2O).

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.2
Commercial feed label specific requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.2. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer shall label commercial feed, other than customer formula feed, with the information prescribed as follows:

(1) The product name and brand name, if any, as follows:

(A) The brand or product name must be appropriate for the intended use of the feed and not misleading. If the name indicates the feed is made for a specific use, the character of the feed must conform. A commercial feed for a particular animal class must be suitable for that purpose.

(B) A commercial registered brand or commercial registered trade name is not permitted in guarantees or ingredient listings. A commercial registered brand or commercial registered trade name is only allowed in the product name of feeds produced by or for the firm holding the rights to such a name.

(C) Except as provided in subdivision (D), a commercial feed manufacturer may not:

(i) derive the name of a commercial feed from one (1) or more ingredients of a mixture to the exclusion of other ingredients; or

(ii) use one (1) ingredient to represent all the components of a mixture unless all components are included in the name.

(D) If an ingredient, or combination of ingredients, is intended to give the product a distinctive characteristic that matters to the purchaser, the commercial feed manufacturer must include the name of the ingredient or combination of ingredients in the product or brand name. However, the ingredient or combination of ingredients must be quantitatively guaranteed in the guaranteed analysis and the name must not be false or misleading.

(E) The word "protein" is not permitted in the product name of a feed that contains added nonprotein nitrogen.

(F) When a product or brand name includes a percentage value, that percentage value is understood to only signify the percentage of protein and the equivalent protein from nonprotein nitrogen content, even if the word protein is not stated. A commercial feed manufacturer may include other percentage values as long as the values are properly described and follow good labeling practices. A commercial feed manufacturer shall not use digital numbers in a product name that could mislead or confuse a customer.

(G) Single ingredient feeds must have a product name in accordance with the designated definition of feed ingredients as recognized by the Association of American Feed Control Officials unless the director designates otherwise.

(H) A commercial feed manufacturer may only use the word "vitamin", a contraction of the word vitamin, or any word suggesting vitamin in the name of a feed which is:

(i) represented to be a vitamin supplement; and

(ii) labeled with the minimum content of each vitamin declared, as specified in section 26.6(c) of this chapter.

(I) A commercial feed manufacturer shall not use the term "mineralized" in the product or brand name except for "TRACE MINERALIZED SALT". When the name of a feed uses the term mineralized, the product must contain significant amounts of trace minerals which are recognized as essential for animal nutrition.

(J) A commercial feed manufacturer that uses the term "meat" or "meat byproducts" in a product or brand name shall designate the animal from which the meat or meat byproducts comes from, unless the meat or meat byproducts are made from:

(i) cattle;

(ii) swine;

(iii) sheep; or

(iv) goats.

(2) If a drug is used in commercial feed, the following requirements apply:

(A) The word "medicated" must appear directly following and below the product name in a type size, no smaller than one-half (1/2) the type size of the product name.

(B) A purpose statement as required in subdivision (3) of this section.

(C) The purpose of the medication (claim statement).

(D) An active ingredient statement listing the active drug ingredients by their established name and the amounts in accordance with section 26.6(d) of this chapter.

(3) Requirements for the purpose statement are as follows:

(A) The purpose statement shall contain the specific species and animal class or classes for which the feed is intended as defined in section 26.3 of this chapter.

(B) The manufacturer of the commercial feed shall have flexibility in describing in more specific and common language the:

(i) defined animal class;

(ii) species; and

(iii) commercial feed's purpose;

while being consistent with the category of animal class defined in section 26.3 of this chapter.

(C) The purpose statement may be excluded from the label if the product name includes a description of the:

(i) species; and

(ii) animal class or classes;

for which the product is intended.

(D) For a premix intended for use in manufacturing animal feed, the purpose statement of the premix may exclude the animal class and species if the following criteria are met:

(i) The manufacturer includes the statement "For Further Manufacture of Feed" on the label.

(ii) The nutrients contained in the premix are guaranteed and sufficient for formulation into various animal species feeds.

(iii) The end user provides the premix specifications.

This subsection is applicable to commercial feeds regulated under section 26.3(k)(2)(J) of this chapter.

(E) The purpose statement of a single purpose ingredient blend, such as a blend of animal protein products, milk products, fat products, roughage products, or molasses products may exclude the animal class and species if the following criteria are met:

(i) The manufacturer includes the statement "For Further Manufacture of Feed" on the label.

(ii) The nutrients contained in the single purpose nutrient blend are guaranteed and sufficient for formulation into various animal species feeds.

This subsection is applicable to commercial feeds regulated under section 26.3(k)(2)(J) of this chapter.

(F) The purpose statement of a product shall include a statement of enzyme functionality if enzymatic activity is represented in any manner.

(4) The feed ingredients, collective terms for the grouping of feed ingredients, or appropriate statements as follows:

(A) The name of each ingredient as defined in the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, common or usual name, or one approved by the director.

(B) Collective terms for the grouping of feed ingredients as defined in the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients published in the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials in lieu of the individual ingredients, provided:

(i) when a collective term for a group of ingredients is used on the label, individual ingredients within that group shall not be listed on the label; and

(ii) the manufacturer provides the state chemist, upon request, with a list of individual ingredients, within a defined group, that are or have been used at manufacturing facilities distributing in or into the state.

(5) Directions for use and precautionary statements or reference to their location if the detailed feeding directions and precautionary statements required by sections 26.8 and 26.9 of this chapter appear elsewhere on the label.

(6) The name and principal mailing address of the:

(A) manufacturer; or

(B) person responsible for distributing the feed.

The principal mailing address shall include the street address, city, state, and ZIP code. A manufacturer or person responsible for distributing the feed may omit the manufacturer or distributor's mailing address if the mailing address is shown in the current city directory or telephone directory.

(7) Net weight or quantity statement.

(b) The state chemist or the state chemist's agent may request labels or labeling under the following conditions:

(1) When the commercial feed manufacturer is a new license applicant and the state chemist or the state chemist's agent has not observed the labeling practices of the commercial feed manufacturer.

(2) When the state chemist or the state chemist's agent finds that the labels or labeling of a licensee is in violation of this chapter.

(3) When the state chemist or the state chemist's agent discovers analytical problems with a commercial feed manufacturer's commercial feed.

(4) When the state chemist or the state chemist's agent receives a consumer complaint.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-11-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-11-7-1
"Aquaculture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "aquaculture" means a form of agriculture that is the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquatic plants and animals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.8-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-17-8-4
County appropriation; duty of county council
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Upon receipt of a budgetary request under this chapter, the county council shall appropriate a sufficient amount of money to conduct the testing program.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-8-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-4
"Bulk lot"; "in bulk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "bulk lot" or "in bulk" refers to seed in an unpackaged form. The term does not include seed in bags.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-9
"Desiccant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "desiccant" means any:

(1) substance; or

(2) mixture of substances;

intended for artificially accelerating the drying of plant tissues.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(6).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-4
"Production contract"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "production contract" refers to any of the following:

(1) A contract to grow seed for demonstration purposes.

(2) A contract to grow seed for research purposes.

(3) A contract to grow seed under which the seed supplier:

(A) retains title to the crop or a product from the crop; or

(B) has the right or obligation to purchase, receive, or direct the disposition of the crop or a product from the crop.

(4) A contract to grow seed in connection with an identity preserved crop program.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-10
Disposal of dead animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the board determines that an emergency event or a disease or pest of animals has resulted in or is likely to result in a large number of dead animals, the board may facilitate the prompt disposal of the dead animals by adopting a rule under IC 4-22-2 that amends or suspends any of the following:

(1) IC 15-17-11.

(2) A rule adopted by the board that governs the disposal of dead animals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.4; P.L.9-2022, SEC.22; P.L.93-2024, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-6
County highway supervisor and soil and water conservation district supervisor duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The county highway supervisor and the soil and water conservation district supervisor or employee serving the county shall:

(1) serve as inspectors for the weed control board;

(2) make periodic inspections; and

(3) report their findings to the board and the executive director, if any.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-29
Adulteration of commercial feed
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. A commercial feed is considered adulterated if it meets any of the following conditions:

(1) It bears or contains a poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to health. However, if the substance is not an added substance, the commercial feed is not considered to be adulterated under this subdivision if the quantity of the substance in the commercial feed does not ordinarily render it injurious to health.

(2) It contains an added poisonous, added deleterious, or added nonnutritive substance that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 406 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346) other than one that is:

(A) a pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; or

(B) a food additive.

(3) It is, or it contains, a food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348).

(4) It is a raw agricultural commodity and it contains a pesticide chemical that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(a)). However, if a pesticide chemical has been used in or on a raw agricultural commodity in conformity with an exemption granted or a tolerance prescribed under Section 408 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a) and the raw agricultural commodity has been subjected to processing, such as canning, cooking, freezing, dehydrating, or milling, the residue of the pesticide chemical remaining in or on the processed feed is not considered unsafe if:

(A) the residue in or on the raw agricultural commodity has been removed to the extent possible in good manufacturing practice;

(B) the concentration of the residue in the processed feed is not greater than the tolerance prescribed for the raw agricultural commodity; and

(C) the feeding of the processed feed will not result, or is not likely to result, in a pesticide residue in the edible product of the animal that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(a)).

(5) It is, or it contains, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379e).

(6) It is, or it contains, an animal drug that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 512 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b).

(7) If any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted from the commercial feed or any less valuable substance has been substituted for a valuable constituent.

(8) Its composition or quality falls below or differs from that which it is purported or is represented to possess by its labeling.

(9) It contains a drug and the methods used in or the facilities or controls used for its manufacture, processing, or packaging do not conform to current good manufacturing practice rules.

(10) It contains viable weed seeds in amounts exceeding the limits the state chemist establishes by rule.

(11) It consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or it is otherwise unfit for feed.

(12) It has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions under which:

(A) it may become contaminated with filth; or

(B) it may have become injurious to health.

(13) It is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or of an animal that has died by means other than slaughter.

(14) It is unsafe within the meaning of Section 402(a)(1) or 402(a)(2) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342(a)(1) and 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(2)).

(15) Its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health.

(16) It has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of radiation was in conformity with a regulation or exemption in effect under Section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.36; P.L.13-2013, SEC.51; P.L.16-2026, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-40
"Immediate slaughter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. (a) "Immediate slaughter" means any animal purchased or sold for:

(1) immediate slaughter; or

(2) slaughter and will be slaughtered by the purchaser not later than seven (7) days after purchase or will be consigned to an establishment or to a properly licensed market facility for reconsignment to a slaughtering establishment not later than seven (7) days after acquiring the animal.

(b) The term does not include an animal that is diverted for any other purpose or use besides immediate slaughter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-8
Travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Members of the council shall serve without compensation. Subject to the availability of money in the fund, members who are not state or county employees are entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided in the Purdue University travel policies and procedures established by the Purdue University department of transportation and approved by the Purdue University vice president of business services.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-8
"Market"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "market" means to advertise:

(1) the sale;

(2) the slaughter for sale; or

(3) any other method of disposal;

of a porcine animal in commerce.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-21
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. In accordance with current practices of the lawn care service industry, the state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to determine the maximum total nutrient content of mixed liquid fertilizer.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-29
Refund requests
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) Assessments collected by the IPPA under the program are subject to refund requests by a producer if the producer requests a refund under the procedure established by the IPPA.

(b) A producer's application for a refund under this section must be made to the IPPA not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the assessment is deducted from the market value of the porcine animal or pork product.

(c) If a refund is due under this section, the IPPA shall remit the refund to the producer not later than thirty (30) days after the date the producer's completed application and proof of assessment are received.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-16
Application of a brand to livestock
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A brand must be applied to the shoulder, ribs, or hip on either the right or left side as determined by standing behind the animal. A brand, except those for livestock disease control purposes, may not be applied to the head or neck area.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-14
"Fungus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "fungus" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-5-14.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(9).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-15-2-2
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, a trustee, a receiver, or an assignee for the benefit of creditors.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-2.5
"Blend"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "blend" refers to a mixture of varieties of a single kind, which may be labeled as such.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-21
Procedures for seizure and condemnation of article or animal
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A livestock product, a poultry product, or dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry:

(1) that is:

(A) being transported in commerce;

(B) subject to this chapter; or

(C) held for sale in Indiana after transportation in commerce; and

(2) that:

(A) is or has been prepared, sold, transported, or distributed or offered or received for distribution in violation of this chapter;

(B) is capable of use as human food and is adulterated or misbranded; or

(C) in any other way is in violation of this chapter;

may be seized and condemned, at any time, on furnishing evidence of a violation of this chapter in any proper court as provided in section 28 of this chapter within whose jurisdiction the article or animal is found.

(b) After entry of a decree condemning an article or animal, the article or animal must be disposed of by destruction or sale, as the court directs.

(c) If the article or animal is sold, the proceeds from the sale, less:

(1) court costs and fees; and

(2) storage and other proper expenses;

must be paid into the state treasury.

(d) The article or animal may not be sold contrary to any of the following:

(1) This chapter.

(2) The federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).

(3) The federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.).

(4) The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

However, upon the execution and delivery of a sufficient agreement conditioned that the article or animal will not be sold or disposed of contrary to this chapter, the article or animal may be delivered to the owner of the article or animal subject to supervision by authorized representatives of the board necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable laws.

(e) When a decree of condemnation is entered against the article or animal and the article or animal is released under the agreement or destroyed, court costs, fees, storage, and other proper expenses must be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of the article or animal.

(f) The proceedings in cases for condemnation of an article or animal must conform, as much as possible, to the proceedings in admiralty, except that either party may demand trial by jury of any issue of fact joined in any case and all of the proceedings must be at the suit of and in the name of the state of Indiana.

(g) This section does not derogate from authority for condemnation or seizure conferred by this chapter or other laws.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-20-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-20-3-4
Bill of sale: consequences for inability to produce
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog:

(1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and

(2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-59 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-59
"Processed manure"
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. "Processed manure" means manure that has undergone at least one (1) step of physical or chemical processing to change the characteristics of the manure, including manure that is composted, digested, mechanically separated, or pelletized. The term does not include manure marketed for consideration without a guaranteed analysis.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-7
"Baby chick"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Baby chick" means any domestic fowl under the age of six (6) weeks.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-19
Revocation or suspension of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. If a licensee:

(1) does not submit a report required to be submitted under section 15 of this chapter by February 15 of a year;

(2) submits a false report under this chapter; or

(3) does not comply with label requirements under this chapter;

the state chemist may revoke the licensee's license or refuse to renew the licensee's license.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-15-4-8
Offense; unauthorized use of certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. It is a Class C infraction for a person to issue, make, use, or circulate a certification described in this chapter without the authority and approval of Purdue University or the authorized agent of Purdue University.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-30
Label; pre-inoculated seed
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The label of seed that has been pre-inoculated must indicate that the seed has been pre-inoculated.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-25
Stop sale, use, or removal orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) If the state chemist determines that a manure based fertilizer is being offered for sale in violation of this chapter, the state chemist may issue to and enforce upon the owner or custodian:

(1) a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order; and

(2) a written or printed order to hold the manure based fertilizer at a designated place until:

(A) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter;

(B) the state chemist releases the manure based fertilizer in writing; or

(C) the violation is legally disposed of by written authority.

(b) The state chemist shall release manure based fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:

(1) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter; and

(2) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-13
Inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. On recommendation of the board and with the approval of the dean of agriculture of Purdue University, inspectors of the creamery license division may inspect records or collect data on the quality and quantity of milk and cream in plants that:

(1) cooperate with Purdue University in the quality improvement program; or

(2) assist in any other project that will be of mutual benefit to the Indiana dairy industry and the Purdue University animal sciences department.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-21(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-9
Organic fertilizer distribution records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person required to be licensed under IC 15-16-2.5 that distributes organic fertilizer material as described in IC 15-16-2.5-4 shall keep and maintain records of each distribution.

(b) The records required under subsection (a) include the following:

(1) The name of the certified applicator accepting receipt of the organic fertilizer.

(2) The certification number of the certified applicator.

(3) The amount of fertilizer distributed.

(4) The representative nutrient value or values of the organic fertilizer.

(5) The month, day, and year of distribution.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-6
"Commissioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "commissioner" refers to the state seed commissioner.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-1
"Agricultural commodity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agricultural commodity" means any plant or part of a plant and animals or animal products produced primarily for sale, consumption, propagation, or other use by humans or animals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-6
Applicator certification standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An individual may become eligible to be a certified applicator by passing the certification examination described in subsection (b).

(b) The certification examination must be a written, closed book examination developed by the state chemist. The minimum passing score for the examination is seventy-five percent (75%) unless another minimum passing score has been established by the state chemist after consideration of the recommendations of the standards committee described in subsection (c).

(c) The state chemist shall appoint a standards committee to develop certification subject matter and standards for the certified applicator certification examination. Members of the committee include, at a minimum, individuals representing the following:

(1) The state chemist.

(2) The Purdue University cooperative extension service.

(3) The inorganic fertilizer industry.

(4) The organic fertilizer industry.

(d) A certified applicator's certification eligibility remains in force from the date of completing the requirements in subsection (a) through December 31 of the fourth year following the year during which the requirements were met.

(e) The state chemist shall specify examination procedures that must be followed by any individual taking an examination under this section. Failure to comply with these procedures or any unauthorized assistance provided by or received by an individual during the examining period shall be cause for immediate termination of the examining process for all involved individuals and the involved individuals may not take the certified applicator examination for five (5) years.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-32
"Food"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. "Food" means the following:

(1) All articles used for food, drink, confectionary, or condiment whether simple, mixed, or compound.

(2) All substances or ingredients used in the preparation of the items described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-19.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-11-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-11-6-2
Offices promoting international markets
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Within the limit of funds specifically appropriated for that purpose, the director may establish and maintain offices in foreign countries for the purpose of promoting international markets for Indiana agricultural products.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-2
Disposal plant license; vehicle certificates; required
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not do the following:

(1) Engage in the business of operating a disposal plant without first obtaining a license for each disposal plant operated and any vehicle certificates required by this chapter.

(2) Transport over the roads the body of a dead animal not slaughtered for human food unless the person:

(A) holds a license to operate a disposal plant or collection service in Indiana or is acting for a licensee; or

(B) is exempt under this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-8
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) After considering the recommendations of the board, the Indiana horse racing commission may:

(1) conduct educational, informational, and youth programs, and sponsor and expend funds for any program and advertising aimed at promoting the standardbred industry in Indiana;

(2) employ persons to aid in general promotion or race administration programs for the standardbred industry in Indiana;

(3) prescribe standards for race programs and conditions of races, which may include types of races, length of races, positioning of entries, or gait;

(4) disburse available money to supplement purses for any individual race with a cooperating fair or standardbred race meeting;

(5) disburse available money to supplement purses for races having the requirement that the entries be owned by legal residents of Indiana; and

(6) accept and disburse donations, contributions, appropriations, or grants of money or real or personal property.

(b) After considering the recommendations of the board, the Indiana horse racing commission shall distribute available money so that either:

(1) the division between the trotting and pacing gaits of the standardbred horse is as near equal as possible in proportion to entries received for any race program; or

(2) the entries may have been conceived by a stallion that regularly stands within Indiana and that is listed in the standardbred registry.

(c) The Indiana horse racing commission shall establish a standardbred registry.

(d) After considering the recommendations of the board, the Indiana horse racing commission shall collect fees for the registration of standardbred stallions in an amount established by the commission. However, amounts collected may not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per stallion.

(e) After considering the recommendations of the board, the Indiana horse racing commission shall establish purses for races or to promote races if the races are open to only the offspring of standardbred stallions registered under subsection (c).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-7
Transportation of diseased domestic animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who knowingly or intentionally moves, from the property on which the domestic animal is confined, a domestic animal that has an infectious or a contagious disease, except under rules adopted by the board, commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-33
"Fluid fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. "Fluid fertilizer" means commercial fertilizer in liquid form and includes solutions, emulsions, suspensions, and slurries. The term does not include anhydrous ammonia.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-10
Repurchase of inventory; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Upon the termination of a written or an unwritten contract between a retailer and a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor of farm or industrial machinery under which the retailer had agreed to maintain an inventory, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase the inventory of the retailer under section 11 of this chapter.

(b) If the retailer has an outstanding debt to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, the amount to be paid in repurchase of the inventory may be credited to the retailer's account.

(c) The requirement under subsection (a) that a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor repurchase inventory does not apply when a contract is terminated based upon:

(1) the conviction of the retailer (or a principal owner or operator of the retailer) of an offense involving theft, dishonesty, or false statement; or

(2) a fraudulent misrepresentation by the retailer to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that is material to the contract.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-14-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-14-9-1
County appropriation; purposes; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The county council and board of county commissioners of a county may appropriate and pay to:

(1) an agricultural fair, exhibition, or association; or

(2) an organized county 4-H club in which the residents of the county are interested;

a sum not exceeding four cents ($0.04) on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of the taxable property of the county, to be paid out of the county general fund.

(b) An appropriation under subsection (a) may be used only for necessary costs and expenses:

(1) incidental to the conduct and carrying out the purposes of organized:

(A) 4-H clubs; and

(B) boys' and girls' club work;

(2) for cash awards on:

(A) agricultural and horticultural products;

(B) livestock; and

(C) boys' and girls' club work; and

(3) for judging products, livestock, and club work described in this subsection.

(c) An appropriation under subsection (a) applies to regularly organized:

(1) fair associations; and

(2) boys' and girls' clubs, 4-H clubs, or agricultural clubs;

if the fair or exhibition is given only for the promotion of the interests of agriculture, horticulture, and stock raising. The appropriation does not apply to a person, an association, or a corporation conducting the fair or exhibition for profit or to street fairs or exhibitions.

(d) An appropriation under subsection (a) may not be used or given for contests of speed.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-4
Authority of USDA
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An agent of the United States Department of Agriculture may do the following:

(1) Inspect, test, quarantine, and condemn animals and objects in Indiana that are affected with any disease or pest of animals, are suspected to be affected, or may have been exposed to any disease or pest of animals.

(2) Enter the grounds or premises to carry out the duties under subdivision (1).

(3) Request that a law enforcement officer provide assistance in discharging the duties under subdivision (1). A law enforcement officer shall assist an agent when requested. An agent has the same power and protection as a law enforcement officer when engaged in the discharge of the agent's duties. However, the state is not liable for any damages or expenses caused or made by an agent.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-29
Voting stock; votes; transfer
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) An association may provide in the association's articles of incorporation or bylaws that a member is not entitled to more than one (1) vote regardless of the amount of capital invested in or number of shares of voting stock owned by the member.

(b) The voting stock of or membership in an association may not be transferred to persons or associations that are not qualified to be members of an association organized under or governed by this chapter, and this restriction must be printed on every membership certificate and certificate of voting stock.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-1-13(d); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-1-13(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-33
Inspection fee; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who distributes commercial fertilizers:

(1) in bulk; or

(2) in packages weighing more than twelve (12) pounds;

in Indiana to a person who is not a registrant or permit holder under this chapter shall pay to the state chemist an inspection fee computed under subsection (b).

(b) The inspection fee charged under subsection (a) is forty-five cents ($0.45) per ton for each ton of commercial fertilizer distributed. If a fertilizer tonnage report is required under this chapter, the minimum inspection fee is ten dollars ($10) payable semiannually.

(c) Sales or exchanges between importers, manufacturers, distributors, or registrants are exempt from the inspection fee.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-3-6(a); subsections (b), (c) formerly 15-3-3-6(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-13-12-5
Minimum number of meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The committee shall meet not less than one (1) time per year.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-27.5
"Nontarget site"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. As used in this chapter, "nontarget site" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-5-21.5.

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-10
"Market development"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "market development" means to:

(1) provide for the development of new or larger domestic and foreign markets for corn;

(2) promote the production and marketing of renewable fuels and new technologies that use corn; and

(3) access federal government money available to the state to further the market development activities described in subdivisions (1) and (2).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 17 / Section 15-17-17-3
Procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All hearings for the purpose of agency action shall be conducted under IC 4-21.5, unless the procedure is waived by the parties concerned after due notice of the right to a hearing under IC 4-21.5 has been given. Waiver of a hearing may be made in writing or by failure to request in writing a hearing under IC 4-21.5, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the notice.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-19-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-17
Calculation of civil penalties; other sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Daily production" means the amount of milk, measured by hundred weight, produced by the positive producer in one (1) day, measured on the day in which the drug residue violation occurred.

(2) "Producer reimbursement" means an amount assessed against the positive producer to reimburse others for milk contaminated by the positive producer's contaminated milk, not including the value of the positive producer's contaminated milk for which the positive producer was not paid.

(3) "Revocation period" means the period after a Grade A producer's permit is revoked under this section that the producer may not apply for a Grade A permit.

(b) A penalty established under this section may not be more severe than the penalty standard for drug residue violations adopted by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments in its Pasteurized Milk Ordinance adopted in accordance with the National Conference's Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. The penalty imposed may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first offense or two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a subsequent offense.

(c) A producer whose milk tests positive for drug residues shall pay a civil penalty and participate in drug residue education activities as follows:

(1) The following is imposed on a producer for the first positive test for drug residues within a twelve (12) month period:

(A) The civil penalty shall be determined as follows:

STEP ONE: Multiply the daily production by two (2).

STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE result by three dollars ($3).

STEP THREE: Subtract the producer reimbursement from the STEP TWO result.

The positive producer shall pay a civil penalty that is the greater of the amount determined in STEP THREE or five dollars ($5).

(B) The positive producer must, in conjunction with the producer's veterinarian and an official of the board, complete an approved protocol to prevent future drug residue violations and provide proof of completion to the board of animal health, office of the state veterinarian within thirty (30) days after the drug residue violation. Failure to complete the protocol and submit proof of completion within thirty (30) days results in action to suspend the producer's permit.

(2) The following is imposed for a second positive test for drug residues within a twelve (12) month period:

(A) The civil penalty described in subdivision (1)(A) shall be imposed.

(B) The positive producer must complete an approved protocol described in subdivision (1)(B).

(C) The producer must attend a meeting called by the state veterinarian to discuss the violations and demonstrate that appropriate practices have been implemented to mitigate the risk of further drug residue violations.

(3) The third or subsequent positive test result for drug residues within a twelve (12) month period has the following results:

(A) The board shall initiate action under section 6 of this chapter to suspend or revoke a producer's Grade A permit if the producer has a permit.

(B) The civil penalty set forth in subdivision (1)(A) is imposed.

(C) If a producer requests reinstatement of the producer's permit, the producer must submit to the state veterinarian a set of written procedures that the producer will follow to prevent future drug residue violations. The procedures must be specific, practical, and reasonably likely to lessen the possibility of a drug residue violation when followed by the producer.

(d) The state veterinarian, by special permit, may allow a producer that objects to the imposition of a civil penalty to dump two (2) days of milk production on a first offense and four (4) days of milk production on the second or third offense instead of paying a civil penalty if payment of a civil penalty would impose undue hardship on a producer. The state veterinarian may set the conditions under which the milk is to be dumped and may require documentation from the producer showing the circumstances under which the milk was dumped.

(e) Civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the dairy drug residue abatement fund established by section 31 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(d) part; subsection (d) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(e); subsection (e) formerly 15-2.1-23-6.5(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-8
Cutting and destroying weeds by the board on governmental property
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This subsection applies to real estate owned by the state. The state comptroller shall issue a warrant to pay the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 6(a) of this chapter for real estate owned by the state and shall charge the appropriate fund for the amount.

(b) This subsection applies to real estate owned by a municipality (as defined in IC 5-11-1-16) other than the township. The fiscal officer of the municipality shall make the necessary appropriation from the appropriate fund to pay the township the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 6(a) of this chapter for real estate owned by the municipality.

(c) This subsection applies to real estate that is exempt from property taxation. The owner of the tax exempt real estate shall pay the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 6(a) of this chapter for the tax exempt real estate. If the owner of the tax exempt real estate fails to pay the amount required by this chapter, the owner is ineligible for the property tax exemption, and the department of local government finance shall deny the property tax exemption for the real estate.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-4-3(j); subsection (b) formerly 15-3-4-3(k); subsection (c) formerly 15-3-4-3(l).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.365.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-8
Official manure based fertilizer analysis; report to registrant
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If an official manure based fertilizer analysis conducted by the state chemist under this chapter results in a determination that the registrant of a manure based fertilizer is subject to a penalty or other legal action under this chapter, the state chemist shall forward a report of the results of the analysis to the registrant at least thirty (30) days before the report is submitted to the purchaser of the manure based fertilizer. However, if the manure based fertilizer analysis was requested by a person other than the state chemist, the results of the analysis must be forwarded to the registrant and purchaser immediately. If, during the thirty (30) day period, the state chemist does not receive adequate evidence contesting the results in the report, the report becomes an official report at the end of the thirty (30) day period.

(b) Upon the registrant's request, the state chemist shall furnish to the registrant part of the manure based fertilizer sample analyzed by the state chemist that was used to determine that the registrant was subject to a penalty or other legal action under this chapter.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-3
"Ammonia solution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "ammonia solution" means an agricultural ammonia solution that:

(1) contains by weight at least ten per cent (10%) free ammonia; or

(2) has a vapor pressure of at least one (1) pound per square inch gauge (PSIG) at one hundred four (104) degrees Fahrenheit.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-18
"Prohibited noxious weed seed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "prohibited noxious weed seed" means:

(1) the seeds of perennial weeds that not only reproduce by seed but also spread by underground roots, stems, and other reproductive parts; and

(2) seeds, which when well established, are highly destructive and difficult to control by ordinary good cultural practice.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-6
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the person designated by the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture to carry out duties imposed on the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-5
Unlawful activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may not permit unlawful activities to be conducted on any of the following:

(1) The fairgrounds.

(2) Property owned by the commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-13-9.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 15-13-9.1-3
Deposit of delinquent property taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Delinquent property taxes collected after December 31, 2008, from a property tax imposed under IC 15-13-9 before January 1, 2009, shall be deposited and used after December 31, 2008, as provided in IC 15-13-9, as effective December 30, 2008.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.301.
Ind. Code § 15-13-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-13-10-9
Bonds; legal investment
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Bonds issued by the commission under this chapter constitute legal investments for:

(1) any private trust funds; and

(2) the funds of any banks, trust companies, insurance companies, building and loan associations, credit unions, banks of discount and deposit, savings banks, loan and trust and safe deposit companies, rural loan and savings associations, guaranty loan and savings associations, mortgage guaranty companies, small loan companies, industrial loan and investment companies, and any other financial institutions organized under the laws of Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-9-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-58 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-58
"Private applicator recertification program" and "PARP"
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. "Private applicator recertification program" and "PARP" mean a private applicator recertification program of fertilizer material related instruction or training that has been evaluated and approved by the state chemist.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-43
Regulation of seed by political subdivision prohibited; waiver; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) may not regulate the advertising, labeling, distribution, sale, transportation, storage, or use of seed.

(b) A political subdivision may, by resolution, petition the state seed commissioner for a hearing to allow a waiver to adopt an ordinance because of special circumstances relating to the advertising, labeling, distribution, sale, transportation, storage, or use of seed. If a petition is received, the state seed commissioner shall hold a public hearing to consider granting the waiver requested. The public hearing must be conducted in an informal manner. IC 4-21.5 does not apply to a public hearing under this section.

(c) If the state seed commissioner, after a public hearing under subsection (b), grants a political subdivision's petition for a waiver, the political subdivision may regulate the advertising, labeling, distribution, sale, transportation, storage, or use of seed to the extent allowed by the waiver.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-39
Seizure of commercial feed on complaint of state chemist; court procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. A lot of commercial feed that is not in compliance with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to seizure on complaint of the state chemist to a court with jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial feed is located. If the court finds the commercial feed is in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial feed, the commercial feed shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of Indiana. However, the disposition of the commercial feed may not be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel the commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-5
Positive tuberculin test mark; tampering
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Cattle, goats, and cervids that react positively to a tuberculin test must be marked immediately using a method of identification approved by the board.

(b) All animals marked under this section shall be appraised by an authorized agent of the board or the United States Department of Agriculture.

(c) An identification mark on reactor cattle, goats, and cervids may not be tampered with or altered.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-20
Voting at district convention
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Except as provided in section 16 of this chapter, an individual may not vote at a district convention if the individual does not have valid credentials issued under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-8
Pipes and fittings
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Pipes and fittings must be adequately supported to prevent sagging and possible breakage because of gravity and other forces that may be encountered in the ordinary course of operations. Except for an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Schedule 80 pipe or a pipe with a greater wall thickness or hoses and piping made of stainless steel, all hoses and piping must be located in a contained area or double sleeved. Underground piping is permitted if the piping is:

(1) made of stainless steel;

(2) enclosed in secondary containment (a pipe within a pipe); or

(3) hydrostatically tested annually.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-34
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) Subject to subsection (b), and in the manner provided by IC 4-22-2, the state chemist may adopt:

(1) rules for commercial feeds, pet foods, and specialty pet foods as specifically authorized in this chapter; and

(2) other reasonable rules necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter.

(b) In the interest of uniformity, the state chemist shall adopt the following by rule unless the state chemist determines that the following are inconsistent with this chapter or are not appropriate to conditions that exist in Indiana:

(1) The official definitions of feed ingredients and official feed terms adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and published in the official publication of that organization.

(2) Any regulation promulgated under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) if the state chemist would have the authority under this chapter to adopt such a rule.

(c) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to exclude from the definition of "commercial feed" commodities, such as hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, hulls, and individual chemical compounds or substances when the commodities, compounds, or substances are not intermixed or mixed with other materials.

(d) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to require copies of labels and labeling.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-66 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-66
Violations; civil penalties; disposition of penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. (a) The state chemist may impose civil penalties under this section only in accordance with subsections (b) through (d). However, this section does not require the state chemist to impose a civil penalty on a person for any violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) Except for a violation described in subsection (c) or (d), the state chemist may impose a civil penalty not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. A civil penalty imposed under this subsection shall be adjusted for mitigating actions described in subsection (e). A civil penalty under this subsection may not be imposed unless a warning for a violation has previously been issued to the person for the same violation within the previous five (5) years.

(c) Subject to adjustment under subsection (e) for mitigating actions, the state chemist may impose a civil penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) if the state chemist finds that a person has done any of the following:

(1) After written notice, neglected to:

(A) keep and maintain records; or

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

as described in section 65(7) of this chapter.

(2) Committed an act described in section 65(8) of this chapter.

(3) Unknowingly committed an act described in section 65(9) or 65(10) of this chapter.

(4) After written notice, neglected to comply with any limitations or restrictions on or in a duly issued license, permit, registration, or certification as described in section 65(12) of this chapter.

(5) Committed an act described in section 65(14) or 65(16) of this chapter.

(6) Recommended, used, or supervised the use of a general use pesticide product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling and resulting in an adverse effect.

(7) Recommended, used, or supervised the use of a restricted use pesticide product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling and resulting in no adverse effect.

(8) Applied a general use pesticide in a manner that allows it to drift from the target site in a sufficient quantity to cause an adverse effect to a nontarget site.

(9) Stored or dispensed a general use pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the requirements in 40 CFR 165, Subpart E.

(d) The state chemist may impose a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) if the state chemist finds that a person has done any of the following:

(1) Stored or dispensed a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the requirements in 40 CFR 165, Subpart E, or as described in section 64(a) of this chapter.

(2) Committed an act described in section 65(5) of this chapter.

(3) After notice, refused to comply with this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, or any lawful order of the state chemist or the board as described in section 65(6) of this chapter.

(4) Refused to:

(A) keep and maintain records; or

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

as described in section 65(7) of this chapter.

(5) Intentionally committed an act described in section 65(8) of this chapter.

(6) Knowingly committed an act described in section 65(9) or 65(10) of this chapter.

(7) Committed an act described in section 65(11) of this chapter.

(8) Refused to comply with any limitations or restrictions on or in a duly issued license, permit, registration, or certification as described in section 65(12) of this chapter;

(9) Committed an act described in section 65(13), 65(15), 65(18), or 65(19) of this chapter.

(10) Recommended, used, or supervised the use of a restricted use pesticide product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling and resulting in an adverse effect.

(11) Applied a restricted use pesticide in a manner that allows it to drift from the target site in a sufficient quantity to cause an adverse effect to a nontarget site.

(12) Distributed a restricted use pesticide without having a pesticide dealer registration issued by the state chemist, as described in section 65(21) of this chapter.

(13) Distributed a restricted use pesticide to a noncertified end user of the pesticide, as described in section 65(22) of this chapter.

(e) The state chemist may not adjust the amount of the civil penalty for a violation listed in subsection (d). The state chemist may reduce the amount of the civil penalty for a violation listed in subsection (b) or (c) if the state chemist finds that the person responsible for the violation has taken any of the following mitigating actions:

(1) Cooperated with the state chemist during the investigation or inspection process.

(2) Took corrective action to prevent future similar violations.

(3) Compensated a victim for any adverse effects that resulted from the violation.

The state chemist may reduce the amount of the civil penalty by twenty percent (20%) for each mitigating action taken by the person responsible for the violation.

(f) A proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3 that involves a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced under IC 4-21.5 to enforce this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

(g) The state chemist shall limit the imposition of a civil penalty in a proceeding involving multiple counts of repeated incidents of the same violation to five (5) counts.

(h) Any findings related to a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter must be disclosed to the alleged violator before a:

(1) final determination is made; and

(2) penalty is assessed.

(i) Unless the state chemist has evidence of wrongdoing by the licensed pesticide business, any warnings, citations, or civil penalties regarding a pesticide use in violation of this chapter must be directed at:

(1) the employee who committed the violation; or

(2) the person who was responsible for the supervision of the employee who committed the violation.

(j) Money collected for civil penalties imposed under section 65 of this chapter shall be credited to the office of Purdue pesticide programs. The money may be used only to provide education about pesticides.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-14.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.26; P.L.76-2021, SEC.4; P.L.29-2024, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-2
Application to production contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to an inspection by a seed supplier under a production contract.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-20
Disposal of dead animals required
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A person who owns or cares for an animal that has died from any cause shall dispose of the animal's body not later than twenty-four (24) hours after knowledge of death so as not to produce a nuisance. Subject to subsection (b), the disposal of the animal's body must be by one (1) of the following methods:

(1) At an approved disposal plant.

(2) Burial upon the owner's premises according to standards approved by the board to mitigate the risk of transmission of a:

(A) disease or pest of animals; or

(B) chemical or radiological substance.

(3) Thorough and complete incineration according to standards established by an appropriate governmental agency.

(4) Composting according to standards approved by the board.

(b) The board may adopt rules to allow alternate methods for the safe, orderly, and efficient disposal of dead animals.

(c) The board may adopt rules and issue orders restricting the use of the disposal methods described in subsection (a) to control:

(1) disease or pest of animals; and

(2) chemical or radiological substances.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-23
Milk cans and receptacles
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A person may not place or cause to be placed in a milk can or receptacle any sweepings, refuse, dirt, litter, garbage, filth, or any other animal or vegetable substance liable to decay and tending to produce or promote an unsanitary condition.

(b) A person may not allow a can or receptacle to remain uncleaned or bring or deliver to a person an uncleaned can or a receptacle for the purpose of return or bring or deliver any milk, cream, or ice cream can or receptacle for the purpose of delivery or shipment to any person or creamery engaged in selling or shipping substances for consumption as human food when the can or receptacle contains particles of milk, cream, ice cream, or other substance prohibited from being placed there.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-9.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-8
Condemnation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board or the board's agent may condemn and control the disposition of any animal or object infected with or exposed to, or suspected to be infected with or exposed to, foot and mouth disease, glanders, or other diseases or pests of animals that, in the opinion of the board, are a health hazard to the livestock industry, other animals, or the citizens of Indiana.

(b) Objects infected with, exposed to, or suspected to be infected with or exposed to a disease or pests of animals described in subsection (a) may be condemned and shall be destroyed or disposed of in a manner as directed by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-13
Certification when more than one organization represents county agriculture
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may not certify for a district under section 10 of this chapter more than two (2) organizations in a county in the district that satisfy the requirements of section 10 of this chapter.

(b) If more than two (2) organizations in a county in a district that satisfy the requirements of section 10 of this chapter apply for certification, the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may certify any two (2) of those organizations, considering the following criteria:

(1) Order of application for certification.

(2) Number of members of each organization.

(3) How long each organization has been in existence.

(4) Activity of each organization in promotion of agricultural interests.

(5) Diversity of representation of interests within the agricultural community.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 15-17-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-1
Sale of diseased animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not sell an animal that the person knows or suspects has an infectious or contagious disease except:

(1) to an approved slaughtering establishment;

(2) to a licensed marketing facility; or

(3) as the state veterinarian directs.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-15-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-25
"Pesticide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. As used in this chapter, "pesticide" means:

(1) any substance or mixture of substances intended for:

(A) preventing;

(B) destroying;

(C) repelling; or

(D) mitigating;

a pest; or

(2) any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a:

(A) plant regulator;

(B) defoliant; or

(C) desiccant.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(23).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 15-17-14.5-2
"Cervidae products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "cervidae products" means products, coproducts, or byproducts of cervidae.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-4.4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-4.4
Retail pet store consumer spay or neuter requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.4. A retail pet store operator shall require a consumer to commit to spaying or neutering a dog within a reasonable time frame, as specified by a licensed veterinarian.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-35
"Grade A dry milk and whey products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. "Grade A dry milk and whey products" means milk products that have been:

(1) produced for use in Grade A pasteurized or aseptically processed milk products; and

(2) manufactured under the federal Food and Drug Administration "Grade A Condensed and Dry Milk Products ─ Condensed and Dry Whey Supplement I to the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance".

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-20.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 15-17-5.5-4
Forgery; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally forges a grade or certification under this chapter commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.85. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.210.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-9
"Retainage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "retainage" refers to various purchase, invoice, and other discounts held by the supplier and due the retailer at a later time.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-17
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "program" means the Indiana pork marketing program.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-15-6-11
Possession of proprietary material; effect of de minimus possession
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If:

(1) a product in which the seed supplier has rights is possessed by the farmer or found on real property owned or occupied by the farmer; and

(2) the presence of the product is de minimus or not intended by the farmer;

the farmer is not liable for breach of the seed contract.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-13
"Can milk hauler" or "cream hauler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Can milk hauler" or "cream hauler" means a person who transports raw fluid milk in cans to a milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-34
Interference with or obstruction of inspector
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) A person or an officer, a servant, an agent, or an employee of a person may not interfere with an authorized inspector of the creamery license division who is:

(1) making an inspection; or

(2) taking a sample;

required under this chapter.

(b) A person that owns or operates or is in charge of a dairy processing plant, a receiving station, a milk factory, a cheese factory, a condensery, an ice cream factory, or other processing plant that is subject to inspection or entry by an inspector of the creamery license division may not refuse to allow or may not obstruct an inspector's entry or inspection.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-18-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-18-3-6
"Producer-distributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "producer-distributor" includes a person that:

(1) owns, manages, or controls a dairy herd; and

(2) sells or distributes milk from the person's own herd at wholesale or retail.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-32.5
Expired germination test relabeling requirements
Status: repealed

Sec. 32.5. (a) Any agricultural seed that remains in the inventory of a distributor after the germination test has expired must be removed from sale or relabeled. The new germination and hard seed claim, if applicable, along with the new germination test date updated on the original label in a manner:

(1) that is clearly legible; and

(2) in which the old data is completely covered or obliterated.

(b) The person upon whose premises the seed is located is responsible for obtaining the new test and for subsequent relabeling of the seed.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-7
"Bond"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Bond" means a revenue bond issued by the commission under IC 15-13-10.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-2.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-3
"Beneficial insects"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "beneficial insects" means insects that, during some part of their life cycles, are effective pollinators of plants, are parasites or predators of pests, or are useful to humans.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-2
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state veterinarian shall administer this chapter to accomplish the purposes set forth in section 1 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-45
Judicial review
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. A person adversely affected by an act, an order, or a ruling made under this chapter, other than the penalty provisions of this chapter, may not later than forty-five (45) days after the date of the act, order, or ruling bring an action in a court with jurisdiction for judicial review. The proceeding must be brought under IC 4-21.5 or, if IC 4-21.5 is inadequate, the proceeding must be brought as an applicable legal action, including an action for declaratory judgment or as a prohibitory or mandatory injunction.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-17.5-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-2
"Ammonia"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ammonia" means anhydrous ammonia (NH3) that is intended for use as a fertilizer for agricultural purposes.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-14
"Fungus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "fungus" means any nonchlorophyll-bearing plant of a lower order than mosses and liverworts, including:

(1) rust;

(2) smut;

(3) mildew;

(4) mold;

(5) yeast; and

(6) bacteria;

except those on or in living humans or other animals, and those on or in processed food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(14).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 19 / Section 15-17-19-1
Law enforcement officer's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies within Indiana shall provide assistance as is necessary to the board, the state veterinarian, a county veterinarian, or an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture in enforcing this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-20-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-3
"Adulterated"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "adulterated" refers to a pesticide or pesticide product if:

(1) the strength or purity of the pesticide does not meet the professed standard or quality as expressed on its labeling under which it is sold;

(2) any substance has been substituted wholly or in part for the pesticide product; or

(3) any valuable constituent of the pesticide product has been wholly or in part removed.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-12
Invasive species council fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The invasive species council fund is established as a separate fund in the Purdue University treasury to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the council.

(b) The fund consists of any of the following:

(1) Grants.

(2) Appropriations.

(3) Gifts and donations.

(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(d) The Purdue University treasurer shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments must be deposited in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund may be used for purposes set forth in this chapter and to meet the expenses of administering this chapter.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25.4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25.4
Pet food and specialty pet food label requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.4. (a) Pet food and specialty pet food must be labeled with the following information:

(1) Product name and brand name, if any, on the principal display panel as described in section 27.5 of this chapter.

(2) The species of pet or specialty pet for which the food is intended conspicuously designated on the principal display panel.

(3) Quantity statement on the principal display panel.

(4) Guaranteed analysis as described in section 29.5 of this chapter.

(5) Ingredient statement as described in section 25.5 of this chapter.

(6) A statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose if required under section 25.7 of this chapter.

(7) Feeding directions if required under section 25.8 of this chapter.

(8) Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor as described in section 28.2 of this chapter.

(b) When a pet food or specialty pet food enclosed in an outer container or wrapper is intended for retail sale, all required label information must appear on the outer container or wrapper.

(c) A vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation on a pet food or specialty pet food label must not misrepresent the contents of the package.

(d) The use of the word "proven" in connection with a label claim for a pet food or specialty pet food is not permitted unless the claim is substantiated by scientific or other empirical evidence.

(e) No statement may appear on the label or labeling of a pet food or specialty pet food which makes false or misleading comparisons between that product and any other product.

(f) A personal or commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label if the endorsement is not false or misleading.

(g) A statement on a pet food or specialty pet food label stating "Improved", "New", or a similar designation must be substantiated and limited to not more than six (6) months production.

(h) A statement on a pet food or specialty pet food label stating preference or comparative attribute claims must be substantiated and limited to not more than one (1) year production, after which the claim must be removed or resubstantiated.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-3
Sale or transfer of diseased animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) sells;

(2) keeps, with intent to sell; or

(3) disposes of to another person, with intent to conceal, except for immediate slaughter;

an animal classified as a reactor, or suspected of being affected with any disease as disclosed by a test recognized by the board, commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 15-11-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-11-9-4
Value added research fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The value added research fund is established to provide money for:

(1) the center for value added research; and

(2) the director to carry out the duties specified under this chapter.

(b) The director shall administer the fund.

(c) The fund consists of money appropriated by the general assembly.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 21-46-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-24
Storage and handling of dry bulk fertilizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) Dry bulk fertilizer, stored indoors, must be in a sound structure having a cover or roof top, sidewalls, and an impervious base sufficient to prevent contact with precipitation and surface waters. Temporary outdoor storage must be allowed for a maximum of thirty (30) days. However, material must be covered with a tarpaulin, or other suitable covering, to prevent seepage of runoff.

(b) All loading, unloading, mixing, and handling of dry bulk fertilizer must be performed over an impervious surface that allows for recovery of discharged product unless performed at a field unloading site. Fertilizer that is discharged must be promptly recovered.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-8
Rulemaking
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement sections 3 through 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-2(j).]

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

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to swine that are:

(1) moved into Indiana; or

(2) sold in a public or private sale in Indiana.

(b) The board may adopt rules that require that swine must be accompanied by:

(1) an official certificate of veterinary inspection; or

(2) a sanction on a form prescribed by the board showing that the swine have been:

(A) tested for diseases; and

(B) found to be negative;

under rule of the board before the date of sale.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-10-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-49 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-49
"Livestock product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. "Livestock product" means:

(1) a carcass;

(2) part of a carcass;

(3) meat; or

(4) a meat food product;

of livestock.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-27.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply to this chapter, IC 15-16-2, IC 15-16-2.5, IC 15-16-2.7, IC 15-16-3, IC 15-16-3.3, and IC 15-16-3.5.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-14-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-14-3-3
Publishing list of awards; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A society organized under section 1 of this chapter shall:

(1) annually publish a list of the awards made by the society under section 2 of this chapter and a summary of the treasurer's account in a newspaper of the county or district; and

(2) make a:

(A) report of its proceedings during the year;

(B) synopsis of the awards made by the society under section 2 of this chapter for improvements in agriculture and household manufactures, along with summary descriptions of the improvements; and

(C) report of the conditions of agriculture in the county or district of the society, which must:

(i) comply with the rules of the state fair commission; and

(ii) be forwarded to the state fair commission at its annual meeting in January of each year.

A subsequent payment may not be made from the county treasury unless a certificate is presented to the auditor from the state fair commission showing that the report has been made.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-28
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) If a person violates this chapter, the state chemist may:

(1) warn, issue a citation to, or impose a civil penalty on the person; or

(2) deny, suspend, revoke, or amend the person's registration under this chapter.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-16
Fees collected; expenditures; financial report; excess funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The state seed commissioner shall pay all fees collected under this chapter to the treasurer of Purdue University.

(b) The board of trustees of Purdue University shall expend the fees on proper vouchers filed with the treasurer of Purdue University. The treasurer shall pay vouchers for the following expenses:

(1) The employment of inspectors and seed analysts.

(2) Procuring samples.

(3) Printing bulletins giving the results of inspection.

(4) Any other expenses of the Purdue University agricultural programs authorized by law and for implementing this chapter.

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

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) budget committee;

in such form as the state board of accounts requires, showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter. The budget committee shall review this report annually.

(d) Excess funds from the collection of fees under this chapter are subject to IC 15-16-2-36.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-39
"Terrestrial ecologist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. As used in this chapter, "terrestrial ecologist" means a scientist with a degree in, extensive training in, or experience in at least one (1) of the following:

(1) Animal ecology.

(2) Plant ecology.

(3) Vertebrate natural history.

(4) Herpetology.

(5) Ornithology.

(6) Mammalogy.

(7) Field zoology.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(31).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-10
Determination of percentages of milk marketings produced
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Before March 31 of each year, the board shall:

(1) determine:

(A) the percentage of the state's milk marketings produced by each producer registered with the state board of animal health or the United States Department of Agriculture; and

(B) the number of representatives, if any, each producer is entitled to have on the board based on funds retained in Indiana; and

(2) inform each producer described in subdivision (1)(A) of the determinations made under subdivision (1).

(b) The board shall make the determinations required under this section based upon:

(1) year end milk marketing figures from:

(A) the United States Department of Agriculture; or

(B) any other source the board considers reliable; and

(2) the formula prescribed under section 12 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-1
Authority to organize horticulture and quarantine districts; purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Horticultural and quarantine districts may be organized under this chapter for any or all of the following purposes:

(1) To prevent the spread of contagious diseases among fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants.

(2) To provide for the prevention, treatment, cure, and extirpation of:

(A) fruit pests; and

(B) diseases of fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants.

(3) To:

(A) provide for the purchase and maintenance of spraying machines, wagons, or other necessary apparatus to adequately spray fruit trees or other fruit bearing plants;

(B) hire workers and teams to perform the required labor; and

(C) incur the necessary expense to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(4) To hire experts to:

(A) inspect fruit trees and fruit bearing plants found within a horticultural and quarantine district; and

(B) prescribe the proper methods of treatment of diseases of fruit trees or fruit bearing plants.

(b) A horticultural and quarantine district shall be administered by a voluntary association that has three (3) elected directors.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-27
Commissioner's duties; agent's authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) The state seed commissioner shall administer this chapter. The state seed commissioner may authorize an agent to act for the state seed commissioner under this chapter.

(b) The state seed commissioner may do any of the following to administer this chapter:

(1) Sample, inspect, analyze, and test agricultural seed and vegetable seed distributed within Indiana for seeding and sowing purposes, when, where, and to the extent the state seed commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the agricultural seed or vegetable seed is in compliance with this chapter.

(2) Notify a seed distributor of any violations of this chapter.

(3) Adopt rules:

(A) governing:

(i) methods of sampling, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and examining agricultural seed and vegetable seed; and

(ii) tolerances to be followed in the administration of this chapter; and

(B) necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter.

(4) Adopt rules to establish lists of prohibited noxious weed seeds and restricted noxious weed seeds.

(5) Subject to section 28 of this chapter, adopt rules to establish reasonable standards of germination for agricultural seed and vegetable seed.

(6) Adopt rules to establish standards for the effectiveness of legume inoculant applied to pre-inoculated seed.

(7) Adopt rules to govern the treatment of seed and the labeling and distribution of treated seed.

(8) Publish at least one (1) time each year, in the form the seed commissioner considers proper, information concerning:

(A) the sales of agricultural seed and vegetable seed; and

(B) the results of the analysis of official samples of agricultural seed and vegetable seed sold within Indiana as compared with the analysis guaranteed on the label.

Information concerning production and use of agricultural seed and vegetable seed may not disclose the operation of any person.

(9) Enter any:

(A) public or private property during regular business hours; or

(B) vehicle that transports seed, whether by land, water, or air, at any time the vehicle is accessible;

to inspect seed and the records relating to the seed, subject to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(10) As used in this subdivision, "stop sale order" refers to a written order issued by the state seed commissioner to the owner or custodian of a lot of agricultural seed or vegetable seed that the state seed commissioner has found violates this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The state seed commissioner may issue and enforce stop sale orders. A stop sale order prohibits the future sale, processing, and movement of the seed until the state seed commissioner issues a release from the stop sale order. The owner or custodian of the seed is entitled to appeal a stop sale order to a court with jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is found, as provided in IC 4-21.5, seeking a judgment as to the justification for the order for the discharge of the seed from the stop sale order in accordance with the findings of the court. This subdivision does not limit the right of the state seed commissioner to proceed as otherwise authorized by this chapter.

(11) Establish and maintain or make provisions for seed testing facilities.

(12) Employ qualified persons.

(13) Incur necessary expenses.

(14) Test or provide for testing seed for purity (as defined by 7 CFR 201.2(w)) and germination (as defined by rule adopted under section 28 of this chapter) for farmers and dealers on request of a farmer or dealer and:

(A) prescribe rules governing such testing; and

(B) charge for the tests made.

Without adopting a rule, the state seed commissioner shall charge fees that are commensurate with fees that are standard in the seed testing industry.

(15) Cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies in seed law enforcement.

(16) Enter the property of a producer of hybrid seed to determine whether the seed produced is as the seed is represented.

(17) Subject to subsection (c), issue a written special use permit to a person to use a prohibited noxious weed seed or a restricted noxious weed seed for purposes of research, development, production, or education.

(18) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish fees that are necessary for the administration of this chapter, including costs of inspections, analysis, and publications.

(19) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish civil fines for the following:

(A) Failure to submit a report required under this chapter.

(B) Failure to pay a fee required under this chapter.

(c) The seed commissioner, in response to an application for the issuance of a special use permit under subsection (b)(17), may:

(1) issue a special use permit;

(2) issue a special use permit subject to conditions; or

(3) deny a special use permit request.

In determining whether to issue a special use permit, the seed commissioner shall consider each species of prohibited noxious weed or restricted noxious weed separately. The seed commissioner may revoke a special use permit at any time if it appears that the permit holder is not complying with the conditions established under the special use permit.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.5; P.L.10-2022, SEC.1; P.L.33-2022, SEC.1; P.L.82-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-5
"Certifying agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "certifying agency" refers to either of the following:

(1) An agency authorized under the laws of a state, territory, or possession of the United States to officially certify seed.

(2) An agency of a foreign country determined by the state seed commissioner to adhere to procedure and standards for seed certification generally adhered to by certification agencies described in subdivision (1).

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-40
Noncompliance with analysis; order for refund to purchaser; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. (a) If an analysis conducted by the state chemist under section 38 of this chapter shows that a commercial fertilizer fails in any respect to meet the guaranteed analysis filed by a registrant under section 31 of this chapter, the state chemist may require the payment of a refund to the purchaser equal to the difference between:

(1) the price the purchaser paid for the commercial fertilizer; and

(2) the current value of the commercial fertilizer after the state chemist's analysis.

(b) The registrant must forward receipts for payment of refunds required under subsection (a) promptly to the state chemist. If the purchaser cannot be found, the registrant shall pay the refund to a local charitable or educational organization of the registrant's choice and forward the receipts promptly to the state chemist.

(c) This section does not prevent the appeal of the imposition of any penalty assessed by the state chemist under this chapter to a court with jurisdiction.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-12
Labeling information; shipping statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A bottle, container, or package enclosing milk, Grade A dry milk and whey products, or milk products must be labeled in accordance with the rules of the board.

(b) A milk product may not bear a Grade A label unless the milk product is produced in accordance with the rules of the board for grade A milk or milk products.

(c) A vehicle or transport tank containing milk or milk products must be legibly marked with the name and address of the milk plant or hauler in possession of the contents.

(d) A tank transporting raw, heat treated, or pasteurized milk or milk products to a milk plant from sources of supply not under the routine supervision of the board must be marked with the name and address of the milk plant or hauler and must be sealed. In addition, for each shipment a shipping statement must be prepared containing at least the following information:

(1) The shipper's name, address, and permit number.

(2) The permit number of the hauler, if the hauler is not an employee of the shipper.

(3) The point of origin of shipment.

(4) The tanker identity number.

(5) The name of the product.

(6) The weight of the product.

(7) The temperature of the product.

(8) The date of shipment.

(9) The name of the supervising agent of the state regulatory authority at the point of origin.

(10) Whether the contents are raw, pasteurized, or heat treated.

(11) The seal number on inlet, outlet, and wash connections and vents.

(12) The grade of the product.

(13) The antibiotic test results.

(e) The statement must be prepared in triplicate and must be kept on file by the shipper, the consignee, and the carrier for six (6) months for the information of the board.

(f) The labeling information that is required on all bottles, containers, or packages of milk or milk products must be in letters of an acceptable size, kind, and color satisfactory to the board and must contain no marks or words that are misleading.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-28
Payment of expenses; investments; promotion and research
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The IPPA shall pay all expenses incurred under this chapter with money from the assessments remitted to the IPPA under this chapter.

(b) The IPPA may invest all money the IPPA receives under this chapter, including gifts or grants that are given for the express purpose of implementing this chapter, in the same way allowed by law for public funds.

(c) The IPPA may expend money from assessments and from investment income not needed for expenses for promotion and research.

(d) The IPPA may not use money received, collected, or accrued under this chapter for any purpose other than the purposes authorized by this chapter. The amount of money expended on administering this chapter in the IPPA's fiscal year may not exceed an amount deemed reasonable by the IPPA to enable it to exercise its powers and perform its duties in accordance with this chapter, including the financing of certain plans and projects.

(e) The IPPA shall use eighty percent (80%) of the assessment funds collected under section 27 of this chapter to carry out the functions of the National Pork Board that is no longer operating.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-41 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-41
"Inedible"
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. "Inedible" means not suitable for human consumption.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-23.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-11
Exempt operation antemortem and postmortem inspection requirements; limited permits; inspections; requirements; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) As provided in this section, the board shall issue limited permits for the operations of an establishment that are exempt from antemortem inspection and postmortem inspection and other requirements of this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:

(1) To the extent the operations would be exempt from the corresponding requirements under the federal Meat Inspection Act, Section 23 (21 U.S.C. 623), or the Poultry Products Inspection Act, Section 14 (21 U.S.C. 464), if the operations were conducted in or for interstate commerce.

(2) The state is designated under the federal acts as one in which the federal requirements apply to commerce in Indiana.

A person operating an establishment under subsection (f) shall obtain a limited permit from the board.

(b) The board may enter and inspect the operation of an establishment described in subsection (a) to determine compliance with this chapter. When the operation of an establishment appears to be a detriment to health and public welfare, the establishment may be brought under this chapter by executive order of the state veterinarian issued in compliance with IC 4-21.5.

(c) Livestock and poultry slaughtered according to the ritual requirements of a religious faith that prescribes a method of slaughter by which the livestock or poultry suffers loss of consciousness by anemia of the brain caused by the simultaneous and instantaneous severance of the carotid arteries with a sharp instrument is a humane method under this chapter. However, livestock must be slaughtered immediately following total suspension from the floor.

(d) Except as required in an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture and the board, a person operating under the inspection program of the federal acts, as amended, is exempt from this chapter.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f), poultry products produced in an establishment operating under an exemption or limited permit described in subsection (a) must be labeled in accordance with rules adopted by the board and may only be distributed directly to a household consumer who:

(1) is the last person to purchase the poultry product; and

(2) does not resell the poultry.

Distribution directly to a household consumer includes sales at the farm, at a farmers' market, at a roadside stand, and through delivery to the consumer.

(f) The board shall issue a limited permit to an establishment operating under subsection (a) and 9 CFR 381.10(a)(5) and 9 CFR 381.10(a)(6) to produce poultry products for distribution to retail stores, hotels, restaurants, and institutions that resell or serve the products to consumers, if the establishment meets the following additional requirements:

(1) The establishment notifies the board of its operating schedule.

(2) The establishment meets the standards in 9 CFR Part 416.

(3) The establishment creates a food safety plan for the operation that includes an analysis of food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur in the production process and identification of control measures the establishment can apply to control those hazards.

(4) There is at least one (1) person who is responsible for all periods of the establishment's operations who has successfully completed a course of instruction in the application of food safety principles to meat and poultry product production.

(5) The poultry products are labeled in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

The board may conduct microbial testing for food safety at establishments operating under this subsection. The board's microbial testing may not be more stringent than the board's microbial testing at inspected establishments. The board may create and publish recommended standards for microbial testing by establishments operating under this subsection.

(g) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.80-2016, SEC.1; P.L.11-2023, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-12
Cutting and destroying weeds by the board on governmental property
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This subsection applies to real estate owned by the state. The state comptroller shall issue a warrant to pay the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 10(b) of this chapter for real estate owned by the state and shall charge the appropriate fund for the amount.

(b) This subsection applies to real estate owned by a municipality (as defined in IC 5-11-1-16). The fiscal officer of the municipality shall make the necessary appropriation from the appropriate fund to pay the weed control board the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 10(b) of this chapter for real estate owned by the municipality.

(c) This subsection applies to real estate that is exempt from property taxation. The owner of the tax exempt real estate shall pay the amount set forth in the certified statement under section 10(b) of this chapter for the tax exempt real estate. If the owner of the tax exempt real estate fails to pay the amount required by this chapter, the owner is ineligible for the property tax exemption, and the department of local government finance shall deny the property tax exemption for the real estate.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(g); subsection (b) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(h); subsection (c) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.363.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-12
District organizations; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) If an organization organized only on a district level basis has an affiliated organization in any county of a district:

(1) the affiliated organization may be certified; and

(2) the organization organized only on a district level basis may not be certified;

for the district under section 10 of this chapter.

(b) If subsection (a) does not apply, the organization organized only on a district level basis:

(1) may be certified for the district under section 10 of this chapter; and

(2) may cast only one (1) vote in a district election.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-3
"Agronomic rate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Agronomic rate" means a rate of application of fertilizer material to the land based on the following:

(1) The nutrient content of the fertilizer material to be applied.

(2) The fertility level of the soil.

(3) The nutrient needs of the current or planned crops.

(4) The nutrient holding capacity of the soil.

(5) Additional sources of nutrients, including legume credits, process wastewater, or biosolids.

(6) Reasonable nitrogen losses.

(7) Reasonable phosphorus levels.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-9
"Brucellosis"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Brucellosis" (commonly known as abortion disease or Bang's disease) means a dangerous, communicable, and infectious disease in animals caused by brucella organisms.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-12
"Bulk milk route"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Bulk milk route" means a group of dairy farms from which milk is collected in a bulk milk pickup tanker and transported to a milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-28
Collection service license: application; approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The state veterinarian shall determine if an applicant for a collection service license meets the requirements for a collection service license within ninety (90) days after an application is filed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-2
"Board of directors"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board of directors" refers to the governing body of the program.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-21
Ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A county, city, town, or township may not adopt or enforce an ordinance restricting or regulating:

(1) the growth, production, or processing of hemp; or

(2) any subject regulated by this chapter.

As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-8
"Defoliant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "defoliant" means any:

(1) substance; or

(2) mixture of substances;

intended to cause leaves or foliage to drop from a plant with or without causing abscission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.92-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17.5-2-4
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The center shall protect human and animal health and ensure efficient delivery of animal health services and products of animal origin in Indiana by doing the following:

(1) Develop animal policy to address Indiana's need for a healthy animal population, a safe food supply, and the provision of a diverse range of veterinary medical services.

(2) Facilitate collaboration between the board and the state board on programs that advance animal health, animal welfare, food safety, and emergency preparedness.

(3) Streamline and provide for joint investigations, enforcement, and other administrative functions of the board and the state board.

(4) Enhance the ability of veterinarians and other employees of the state board appointed under IC 15-17-4-8 to support the regulatory mission of the board and the state board.

(5) Engage in joint outreach and education activities that increase opportunities to interface with and support the needs of veterinary practitioners, animal owners, and other stakeholders.

(6) Safeguard against any incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine in Indiana.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-17-13-7
Vaccination
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All pigs must be vaccinated, treated, or inspected before sale or being offered for sale, as required by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-12-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-9
Awards; promotions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A corporation incorporated under this chapter shall annually offer and present cash awards for the improvement of soils, tillage, crops, manures, improvement of stock, articles of domestic industry, and other articles, productions, and improvements the corporation considers proper. The awards must be provided in different amounts and grades so that large and small manufacturers and farmers have an opportunity to compete for the awards.

(b) A corporation incorporated under this chapter may perform any acts the corporation considers best to promote the agricultural and household manufacturing interests of the county and of the states whose residents have organized the corporation.

(c) When a corporation organized under this chapter makes its awards, special attention must be given to the profits that may or are likely to accrue from:

(1) the improved method of raising the crop;

(2) improving the soil or stock; or

(3) the fabrication of the articles offered;

with the intention that the award be given for the most economical method of improvement.

(d) Before an award is made under this section, a person competing for a cash award for improved:

(1) tillage methods;

(2) manufacturing methods; or

(3) production of any crop or other articles;

must deliver to the awarding committee a full and correct statement of the process of the tillage method, manufacturing method, or production. The statement must show the expense and value of the process to show accurately the profits derived or expected to be derived.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-47
"Livestock"
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. (a) "Livestock", except as provided in subsection (b), means domestic animals, except the following:

(1) Aquatic animals.

(2) Fish.

(3) Dogs.

(4) Cats.

(5) Poultry and other birds; however, the term includes ratites that are domestic animals under section 26 of this chapter.

(b) "Livestock", for purposes of IC 15-17-5, means the following, whether live or dead:

(1) Cattle.

(2) Sheep.

(3) Swine.

(4) Goats.

(5) Bison.

(6) Farm raised cervidae.

(7) Ratitae.

(8) Horses, mules, or other equines.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-7-4(c); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-7-4(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.60-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-15
"Insect"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. 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: 15-3-3.6-2(15).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-2
Filing articles
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A society organized as a corporation under section 1 of this chapter shall file its articles of incorporation in the recorder's office of the county of incorporation.

(b) After the expenses of filing and recording have been paid, the county recorder shall record the articles of incorporation in the miscellaneous book of records in the office of the recorder. A certified copy of the articles of incorporation or the recorded articles are conclusive evidence of the matters and things contained in the articles.

(c) A duplicate of the articles of incorporation must be filed with the secretary of state.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-19-3-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to races conducted at racetracks licensed under IC 4-31.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25.7
Pet food and specialty pet food nutritional adequacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.7. (a) The label of a pet food or specialty pet food that is intended for all life stages and sizes of the pet or specialty pet may include an unqualified claim, directly or indirectly, such as "complete and balanced", "perfect", "scientific", or "100% nutritious" if at least one (1) of the following apply:

(1) The product meets the nutrient requirements for all life stages established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile.

(2) The product meets the criteria for all life stages as substantiated by completion of the appropriate Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized animal feeding protocol.

(3) The product is a member of a product family that is nutritionally similar to a lead product that contains a combination of ingredients that has been fed to a normal animal as the sole source of nourishment in accordance with the testing procedures established by Association of American Feed Control Officials for all life stages, if the following are satisfied:

(A) The nutritional similarity of the family product can be substantiated according to the procedures for establishing pet food product families developed by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

(B) The family product meets the criteria for all life stages.

(C) Under circumstances of reasonable doubt, the state chemist may require the manufacturer to perform additional testing of the family product to substantiate the claim of nutritional adequacy.

(b) The label of a pet food or specialty pet food that is intended for a limited purpose or a specific life stage, but not for all life stages, may include a qualified claim, such as "complete and balanced", "perfect", "scientific", or "100% nutritious" when the product and claim meet all of the following:

(1) The claim is qualified with a statement of the limited purpose or specific life stage for which the product is intended or suitable, for example, "complete and balanced for puppies (or kittens)". The claim and the required qualification must be juxtaposed on the same label panel and in the same size, style, and color print.

(2) The product meets at least one (1) of the following:

(A) The nutrient requirements for the limited purpose or specific life stage established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile.

(B) The criteria for a limited purpose or a specific life stage as substantiated by completion of the appropriate Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized animal feeding protocol.

(C) The requirements of a product family which is nutritionally similar to a lead product which contains a combination of ingredients that, when fed for such limited purpose, will satisfy the nutrient requirements for the limited purpose and has had its capabilities in this regard demonstrated by adequate testing, and if the following are also met:

(i) The nutritional similarity of the family product can be substantiated according to the procedures for establishing pet food product families developed by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

(ii) The family product meets the criteria for the limited purpose.

(iii) Under circumstances of reasonable doubt, the state chemist may require the manufacturer to perform additional testing for the family product to substantiate the claim of nutritional adequacy.

(c) Dog and cat food labels must include a statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose of the product, except when the dog or cat food is clearly and conspicuously identified on the principal display panel as a "snack" or "treat". The statement must consist of one (1) of the following:

(1) A claim that the dog or cat food meets the requirements of one (1) or more of the recognized categories of nutritional adequacy, gestation or lactation, growth, maintenance, and all life stages. The claim must be stated verbatim as one (1) of the following:

(A) "(Name of product) is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials Dog (or Cat) Food Nutrient Profiles for ______." (Blank is to be completed by using the stage or stages of the pet's life, such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance, or the words "All Life Stages").

(B) "Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control Officials procedures substantiate that (Name of Product) provides complete and balanced nutrition for ______." (Blank is to be completed by using the stage or stages of the pet's life tested, such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance, or the words "All Life Stages").

(C) "(Name of Product) provides complete and balanced nutrition for _______ (Blank is to be completed by using the stage or stages of the pet's life, such as gestation, lactation, growth, maintenance, or the words "All Life Stages") and is comparable in nutritional adequacy to a product which has been substantiated using Association of American Feed Control Officials feeding tests.".

(2) A nutritional or dietary claim for purposes other than those listed in subsection (a) or (b), if the claim is scientifically substantiated.

(3) If a product does not meet the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) or any other special nutritional or dietary need and so is suitable only for limited or intermittent or supplementary feeding, the statement "This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.".

(d) A product intended for use by, or under the supervision or direction of, a veterinarian must include a statement in accordance with subsection (c)(1) or (c)(3).

(e) A signed affidavit attesting that the product meets the requirements of subsection (a) or (b)(2) must be submitted to the state chemist upon request.

(f) If the nutrient content of a product does not meet those nutrient requirements established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, or if no requirement has been established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutritional authority for the life stages of the intended species, the claimed nutritional adequacy or purpose of the product must be scientifically substantiated.

(g) The following are acceptable as the basis for a claim of nutritional adequacy as an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile or nutritional authority:

(1) For dogs, the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog food nutrient profiles.

(2) For cats, the Association of American Feed Control Officials cat food nutrient profiles.

(3) For specialty pets, the nutrient recommendations approved by the Committee on Animal Nutrition of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences if the nutrient recommendation is recognized only for the specific specialty pet for which the profile is intended.

(4) As an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized animal feeding protocol, the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog and cat food feeding protocols.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-77 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-77
Offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 77. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:

(1) violates this chapter; or

(2) impedes or prevents the state chemist or the state chemist's authorized agent in performance of the state chemist's duty in connection with this chapter;

commits a Class C misdemeanor, except as provided in section 78 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-21.]

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

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "distribute" means to sell, offer to sell, barter, or supply or transport for sale agricultural seed or vegetable seed for sowing and seeding purposes in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-64 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-64
Injury or pollution; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. (a) A person may not produce, transport, store, handle, or dispose of any pesticide product or pesticide product containers in a manner that may:

(1) cause injury to:

(A) humans;

(B) beneficial vegetation;

(C) crops;

(D) livestock;

(E) wildlife; or

(F) beneficial insects; or

(2) pollute any waterway in a way harmful to any wildlife in a waterway.

(b) The board may adopt rules governing the production, transportation, storage, handling, and disposal of pesticide products or pesticide containers. In determining these standards, the board shall take into consideration any regulations issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(c) Except for pesticides labeled for use in the treatment of drinking water, pesticide storage, mixing, and loading is prohibited within the isolation area of a wellhead protection area zone. Application of pesticides within the isolation area is permitted unless prohibited by the pesticide label.

(d) A pesticide storage container located within the wellhead protection area zone and outside of the isolation area must be stored:

(1) on an impervious surface designed to contain a discharge of the entire contents of the largest storage container plus the volume displaced by all the other items within the contained area; and

(2) in an area protected from precipitation.

(e) A pesticide spill or discharge within the wellhead protection area zone must be cleaned up immediately upon discovery and in a manner that prevents the pesticide from threatening waters of the state, dry wells, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, or septic systems.

(f) A person may not open burn a pesticide container in a manner that allows air contaminants resulting from combustion to be emitted directly into the air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber, as allowed under 326 IAC 4-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.81; P.L.99-2012, SEC.17; P.L.29-2024, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-12
Certain violations; civil penalty; injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to IC 15-17-5 or IC 15-18-1.

(b) A person who violates this article, a rule adopted under this article, or a determination or order of the board or an agency made under this article is liable for a penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each day of the violation, plus payment to the board for the costs incurred by the board as a direct consequence of prosecution for the violation. These penalties and costs may be recovered in a civil action commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction by the board or an agency. In addition, in an action to recover the penalty, a request may be made that the person be enjoined from continuing the violation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-11
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "distribute" means to offer for sale, sell, exchange, or barter, or supply or offer to supply a pesticide.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(11).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-1
State fair fund established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state fair fund is established.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-11
Transporting hemp
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Only a hemp licensee, the licensee's designee, or the licensee's agents may be permitted to transport hemp off a production site. When transporting hemp off the production site, the hemp licensee, designee, or agent shall have in the licensee's, designee's, or agent's possession the licensing documents from the state seed commissioner evidencing that the hemp is from certified seed produced by a licensed grower.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the invasive species council fund established by section 12 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.3
Commercial feed guarantees
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.3. (a) The guarantees for:

(1) crude protein;

(2) equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen;

(3) amino acids;

(4) crude fat;

(5) crude fiber;

(6) acid detergent fiber;

(7) calcium;

(8) phosphorus;

(9) salt; and

(10) sodium;

must be the sequence of nutritional guarantees when such a guarantee is stated. Other required and voluntary guarantees should follow in a general format such that the units of measure used to express guarantees are listed in a sequence that provides a consistent grouping of the units of measure as described in this section.

(b) The required animal classes and guarantees for swine formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Prestarter, two (2) to eleven (11) pounds.

(B) Starter, eleven (11) to forty-four (44) pounds.

(C) Grower, forty-four (44) to one hundred ten (110) pounds.

(D) Finisher, one hundred ten (110) to two hundred forty-two (242) pounds (market).

(E) Gilts, sows, and adult boars.

(F) Lactating gilts and sows.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for swine complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of lysine.

(C) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(F) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(G) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(H) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium must be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(I) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(J) Minimum zinc in parts per million.

(c) The required animal class and guarantees for formula poultry feeds (broilers, layers, and turkeys) are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Layer, chickens that are grown to produce eggs for food (such as table eggs):

(i) starting or growing, from day of hatch to approximately ten (10) weeks of age;

(ii) finisher, from approximately ten (10) weeks of age to the time first egg is produced (approximately twenty (20) weeks of age);

(iii) laying, from the time the first egg is laid throughout the time of egg production; and

(iv) breeders, chickens that produce fertile eggs for hatch replacement layers to produce eggs for food, table eggs, from the time the first egg is laid throughout their productive cycle.

(B) Broilers, chickens that are grown for human food:

(i) starting/growing, from the day of hatch to approximately five (5) weeks of age;

(ii) finisher, from approximately five (5) weeks of age to market, (forty-two (42) to fifty-two (52) days); and

(iii) breeders, hybrid strains of chickens whose offspring are grown for human food (broilers) any age and either sex.

(C) Broilers, breeders, chickens whose offspring are grown for human food (broilers):

(i) starting or growing, from the day of hatch until approximately ten (10) weeks of age;

(ii) finishing, from approximately ten (10) weeks of age to the time the first egg is produced, approximately twenty (20) weeks of age; and

(iii) laying, fertile egg producing chickens (broilers/roasters) from the day of the first egg throughout the time fertile eggs are produced.

(D) Turkeys:

(i) starting or growing, turkeys that are grown for human food from the day of the hatch to approximately thirteen (13) weeks of age (females) and sixteen (16) weeks of age (males);

(ii) finisher, turkeys that are grown for human food, females from approximately thirteen (13) weeks of age to approximately seventeen (17) weeks of age and males from sixteen (16) weeks of age to twenty (20) weeks of age (or desired market weight);

(iii) laying, female turkeys that are producing eggs, from the time the first egg is produced throughout the time they are producing eggs; and

(iv) breeder, turkeys that are grown to produce fertile eggs, from the day of hatch to the time the first eggs are produced (approximately thirty (30) weeks of age), both sexes.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for poultry complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of lysine.

(C) Minimum percentage of methionine.

(D) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(E) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(F) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(G) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(H) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(d) The required animal classes and guarantees for beef cattle formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Calves (birth to weaning).

(B) Cattle on pasture may be specific as to production stage, for example:

(i) shocker;

(ii) feeder;

(iii) replacement heifers;

(iv) brood cows; or

(v) bulls.

(C) Feedlot cattle.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for beef complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen when added.

(C) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(F) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(G) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(H) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(I) Minimum percentage of potassium.

(J) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(3) Guaranteed analysis for beef mineral feeds (if added) as follows:

(A) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(B) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(C) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt.

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(E) Minimum percentage of magnesium.

(F) Minimum percentage of potassium.

(G) Minimum copper in parts per million.

(H) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(I) Minimum zinc in parts per million.

(J) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound.

(e) The required animal classes and required guarantees for dairy formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Veal milk replacer, milk replacer to be fed for veal production.

(B) Herd milk replacer, milk replacer to be fed for herd replacement calves.

(C) Starter, approximately three (3) days to three (3) months.

(D) Growing heifers, bulls, and dairy beef as follows:

(i) Grower 1, three (3) months to twelve (12) months of age.

(ii) Grower 2, more than twelve (12) months of age.

(iii) Lactating dairy cattle.

(iv) Nonlactating dairy cattle.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for veal and herd replacement milk replacer as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage crude fat.

(C) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage calcium.

(E) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(F) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(3) Guaranteed analysis for dairy cattle complete feeds and supplements as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen when added.

(C) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Maximum percentage of acid detergent fiber.

(F) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(G) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(H) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(I) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(4) Required guaranteed analysis for dairy mixing and pasture mineral as follows:

(A) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(B) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(C) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt.

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(E) Minimum percentage of magnesium.

(F) Minimum percentage of potassium.

(G) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(H) Minimum vitamin A, other than the precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound.

(f) The required animal classes and guarantees for equine formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Foal.

(B) Mare.

(C) Breeding.

(D) Maintenance.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for equine complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(C) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(E) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(F) Minimum copper in parts per million.

(G) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(H) Minimum zinc in parts per million.

(I) Minimum vitamin A, other than the precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(3) Guaranteed analysis for equine mineral feeds (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(B) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(C) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of sodium shall be guaranteed only when the total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(E) Minimum copper in parts per million.

(F) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(G) Minimum zinc in parts per million.

(H) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(g) The required animal classes and guarantees for goat and sheep formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Starter.

(B) Grower.

(C) Finisher.

(D) Breeder.

(E) Lactating.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for goat and sheep complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) are as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen when added.

(C) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(F) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(G) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(H) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(I) Minimum and maximum copper in parts per million (if added, or if total copper exceeds twenty (20) parts per million).

(J) Minimum selenium in parts per million.

(K) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(h) The required animal classes guarantees for duck and geese formula feeds are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Ducks as follows:

(i) Starter, zero (0) to three (3) weeks of age.

(ii) Grower, three (3) to six (6) weeks of age.

(iii) Finisher, six (6) weeks to market.

(iv) Breeder developer, eight (8) to nineteen (19) weeks of age.

(v) Breeder, twenty-two (22) weeks to end of lay.

(B) Geese as follows:

(i) Starter, zero (0) to four (4) weeks of age.

(ii) Grower, four (4) to eight (8) weeks of age.

(iii) Finisher, eight (8) weeks to market.

(iv) Breeder developer, ten (10) to twenty-two (22) weeks of age.

(v) Breeder, twenty-two (22) weeks to end of lay.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for duck and geese complete feeds and supplements (for all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(C) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(E) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(F) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(G) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(i) The required animal species and guarantees for fish complete feeds and supplements are as follows:

(1) Animal species shall be declared in lieu of animal class as follows:

(A) Trout.

(B) Catfish.

(C) Species other than trout or catfish.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for all fish complete feeds and supplements as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(C) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(D) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(j) The required animal class and guarantees for rabbit complete feeds and supplements are as follows:

(1) Animal classes as follows:

(A) Grower, four (4) to twelve (12) weeks of age.

(B) Breeder, twelve (12) weeks of age and over.

(2) Guaranteed analysis for rabbit complete feeds and supplements (all animal classes) as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(C) Minimum and maximum percentage of crude fiber (the maximum crude fiber shall not exceed the minimum by more than five (5) units).

(D) Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium.

(E) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(F) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(G) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(H) Minimum vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added).

(k) Except as provided in subsection (l), the required animal class and guarantees of grain mixtures with or without molasses and feeds, other than those described in subsections (b) through (j), must include the following items in the following order:

(1) The animal class and species for which the product is intended.

(2) The guaranteed analysis as follows:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Maximum or minimum percentage of equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen as required in section 26.6(e) of this chapter.

(C) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Minerals in formula feeds, to include in the following order:

(i) Minimum and maximum percentages of calcium.

(ii) Minimum percentage of phosphorus.

(iii) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added).

(iv) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium shall be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum salt guarantee.

(v) Other minerals.

(F) Minerals in feeds ingredients as specified by the official definitions of the Association of American Feed Control Officials.

(G) Vitamins in such terms as specified in section 26.6(c) of this chapter.

(H) Total sugars as invert on dried molasses products or products being sold primarily for their sugar content.

(I) Viable lactic acid producing microorganisms for use in silages in terms specified in section 26.6(g) of this chapter.

(J) A commercial feed, for example, vitamin/mineral premix or base mix, intended to provide a specialized nutritional source for use in the manufacture of other feeds, must state its intended purpose and guarantee those nutrients relevant to such stated purpose.

(l) Notwithstanding subsections (b) through (j), the following exemptions apply:

(1) A mineral guarantee for feed, excluding those feeds manufactured as complete feeds and for feed supplements intended to be mixed with grain to produce a complete feed for swine, poultry, fish, and veal and herd milk replacers is not required when the feed or feed ingredient:

(A) is not intended or represented or does not serve as a principal source of that mineral to the animal; or

(B) is intended for:

(i) nonfood producing animals; and

(ii) contains less than six and five-tenths percent (6.5%) total mineral.

(2) Guarantees for vitamins are not required when the commercial feed is neither formulated for nor represented in any manner as a vitamin supplement.

(3) Guarantees for crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber are not required when:

(A) the commercial feed is intended for purposes other than to furnish these substances; or

(B) crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber are of minor significance to the primary purpose of the product (such as drug premixes mineral or vitamin supplements, or molasses).

(4) Guarantees for microorganisms are not required when the commercial feed is intended for a purpose other than:

(A) to furnish these substances; or

(B) the microorganisms are of minor significance relating to the primary purpose of the product, and no specific label claims are made.

(5) The indication for animal classes and species is not required on single ingredient products if the ingredient is not:

(A) intended;

(B) represented; or

(C) defined;

for a specific animal class or species.

(6) Mixtures of whole seeds intended to be fed to wild birds do not have to include supplying guarantees for minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, and maximum crude fiber. Instead, a mixture of whole seeds may be labeled by including:

(A) the weight percentage;

(B) the amount of seed by kind; and

(C) a weight designated as "other" that includes:

(i) weed seed;

(ii) other crop seed; and

(iii) inert matter contained in the mixture to total one hundred percent (100%).

The labeling on a mixture of whole seed feed that contains greater than two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) weed seed by weight, must include the statement "Note: This feed contains more than two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) weed seed by weight.", printed on the label.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-28.1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-28.1
Descriptive terms used in pet food and speciality pet food
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.1. (a) "Light" requirements for calorie terms are as follows:

(1) A dog food product that bears on its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or words of similar designation must:

(A) contain no more than three thousand one hundred (3,100) kcal ME/kg for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) kcal ME/kg for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than nine hundred (900) kcal ME/kg for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture;

(B) include on the label a calorie content statement:

(i) that complies with the format provided in section 25.9 of this chapter; and

(ii) that states no more than three thousand one hundred (3,100) kcal ME/kg for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) kcal ME/kg for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than nine hundred (900) kcal ME/kg for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture; and

(C) include on the label feeding directions that reflect a reduction in calorie intake consistent with the intended use.

(2) A cat food product that bears on its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or words of similar designation must:

(A) contain no more than three thousand two hundred fifty (3,250) kcal ME/kg for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than two thousand six hundred fifty (2,650) kcal ME/kg for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than nine hundred fifty (950) kcal ME/kg for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture;

(B) include on the label a calorie content statement:

(i) that complies with the format provided in section 25.9 of this chapter; and

(ii) that states no more than three thousand two hundred fifty (3,250) kcal ME/kg for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than two thousand six hundred fifty (2,650) kcal ME/kg for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than nine hundred fifty (950) kcal ME/kg for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture; and

(C) include on the label feeding directions which reflect a reduction in calorie intake consistent with the intended use.

(b) "Less" or "reduced calories" requirements for a dog or cat food product that bears on its label a claim of "less calories", "reduced calories", or words of similar designation, must include the following on the label:

(1) The name of the product of comparison and the percentage of calorie reduction (expressed on an equal weight basis) explicitly stated and juxtaposed with the largest or most prominent use of the claim on each panel of the label where the term appears.

(2) The comparative statement printed in type of the same color and style and at least half the type size used in the claim.

(3) A calorie content statement that complies with the format provided in section 25.9 of this chapter.

(4) Feeding directions that reflect a reduction in calories compared to feeding directions for the product of comparison.

(5) A comparison between products in different categories of moisture content, that is, less than twenty percent (20%), twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%), sixty-five percent (65%) or more, is misleading.

(c) "Lean" requirements for fat terms are as follows:

(1) A dog food product that bears on its label the terms "lean", "low fat", or words of similar designation must:

(A) contain no more than nine percent (9%) crude fat for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than seven percent (7%) crude fat for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than four percent (4%) crude fat for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture; and

(B) include on the product label in the guaranteed analysis a maximum crude fat guarantee:

(i) immediately following the minimum crude fat guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed analysis information as specified in section 29.5(a)(1) of this chapter; and

(ii) that is no more than nine percent (9%) crude fat for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than seven percent (7%) crude fat for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than four percent (4%) crude fat for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture.

(2) A cat food product that bears on its label the terms "lean", "low fat", or words of similar designation shall:

(A) contain a maximum percentage of crude fat which is no more than ten percent (10%) crude fat for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than eight percent (8%) crude fat for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than five percent (5%) crude fat for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture; and

(B) include on the product label in the guaranteed analysis a maximum crude fat guarantee:

(i) immediately following the minimum crude fat guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed analysis information as specified in section 29.5(a)(1) of this chapter; and

(ii) that is no more than ten percent (10%) crude fat for products containing less than twenty percent (20%) moisture, no more than eight percent (8%) crude fat for products containing twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%) moisture, and no more than five percent (5%) crude fat for products containing sixty-five percent (65%) or more moisture.

(d) "Less" or "reduced fat" requirements for fat terms for a dog or cat food product that bears on its label a claim of "less fat", "reduced fat", or words of similar designation, must include the following on the label:

(1) The name of the product of comparison and the percentage of fat reduction (expressed on an equal weight basis) explicitly stated and juxtaposed with the largest or most prominent use of the claim on each panel of the label on where the term appears.

(2) The comparative statement printed in type of the same color and style and at least half the type size used in the claim.

(3) A maximum crude fat guarantee in the guaranteed analysis immediately following the minimum crude fat guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed analysis information as specified in section 29.5(a)(1) of this chapter.

(e) A comparison on the label between products in different categories of moisture content, that is, less than twenty percent (20%), twenty percent (20%) or more but less than sixty-five percent (65%), sixty-five percent (65%) or more, is misleading.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-26
Extension of credit
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) An association may provide in the association's bylaws limits within which the association may extend credit, either directly or indirectly, to any director, officer, or employee of the association.

(b) A person who is a director, officer, or employee of the association may not be extended credit on terms that are more favorable than the terms available to any other customer or member of the association.

(c) The provisions of this chapter:

(1) concerning the extension of credit to any director, officer, or employee;

(2) requiring the inclusion of information concerning the extension of credit to any director, officer, or employee in the association's annual reports to the secretary of state; and

(3) providing penalties for failure to comply with those provisions;

apply only to associations in which more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross income arises directly from the purchasing of supplies for their members and others. An association with a lesser percentage of gross income arising from purchasing of supplies may adopt similar provisions in the association's articles of incorporation as originally filed or later amended. If adopted, the provisions apply in every respect to the association and to the association's directors, officers, and employees.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-7-1-11(l); subsection (b) formerly 15-7-1-11(m); subsection (c) formerly 15-7-1-11(n).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-29.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-29.5
Listing of guaranteed analysis
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.5. (a) The guaranteed analysis must be listed in the following order and format unless otherwise specified in this chapter:

(1) A pet food or specialty pet food label must list the following required guarantees:

(A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.

(B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.

(C) Maximum percentage of crude fat, if required by section 28.1 of this chapter.

(D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.

(E) Maximum percentage of moisture.

(F) Additional guarantees must follow moisture.

(2) When ash is listed in the guaranteed analysis on a pet food or specialty pet food label, it must be guaranteed as a maximum percentage and must immediately follow moisture.

(3) A dog or cat food label must list other required or voluntary guarantees in the same order and units of the nutrients in the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles. Guarantees for substances not listed in the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles, or not otherwise provided for in this chapter, must immediately follow the listing of the recognized nutrients and must be accompanied by an asterisk referring to the disclaimer "Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles.". The disclaimer must appear immediately after the last guarantee in the same size type as the guarantees.

(4) A specialty pet food label must list other required or voluntary guarantees as required by section 26.3(k) of this chapter.

(b) The sliding scale method of expressing a guaranteed analysis on a pet food or specialty pet food label (for example, "Minimum crude protein 15-18%") is prohibited.

(c) The label of a pet food or a specialty pet food that is formulated as and represented to be a mineral supplement must include minimum guarantees for all minerals from sources declared in the ingredient statement:

(1) established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, expressed as the element in units specified in the nutrient profile; or

(2) expressed as the element in units specified in section 26.6(b) of this chapter when no species specific nutrient profile has been recognized by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

Mineral guarantees required by this subsection may be expressed in milligrams per unit, for example, tablets, capsules, granules, or liquids, consistent with those employed in the quantity statement and directions for use, and a weight equivalent, for example, one (1) fluid ounce equals twenty-eight (28) grams, for liquid products.

(d) The label of a pet food or a specialty pet food that is formulated as and represented to be a vitamin supplement must include minimum guarantees for all vitamins from sources declared in the ingredient statement:

(1) established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, expressed in units specified in the nutrient profile; or

(2) expressed in units specified in section 26.6(b) of this chapter when no species specific nutrient profile has been recognized by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

Vitamin guarantees required by this subsection may be expressed in approved units, for example, IU, mg, g, per unit, tablets, capsules, granules, or liquids, consistent with those employed in the quantity statement and directions for use, and a weight equivalent, for example, one (1) fluid ounce equals twenty-eight (28) grams, for liquid products.

(e) When the label of a pet food or specialty pet food includes a comparison of the nutrient content of the food with levels established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, such as a table of comparison, a percentage, or any other designation referring to an individual nutrient or all of the nutrient levels, the following apply:

(1) The product must meet the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile.

(2) The statement of comparison must be preceded by a statement that the product meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized profile. However, the statement that the product meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile is not required if the nutritional adequacy statement as per section 25.7(a)(1) or 25.7(b)(2)(A) of this chapter appears elsewhere on the product label.

(3) The statement of comparison of the nutrient content constitute a guarantee but need not be repeated in the guaranteed analysis.

(4) The statement of comparison may appear on the label separate and apart from the guaranteed analysis.

(f) The maximum moisture declared on a pet food or specialty pet food label must not exceed seventy-eight percent (78%) or the natural moisture content of the ingredients, whichever is higher. However, pet food and specialty pet food, such as those consisting principally of stew, gravy, sauce, broth, aspic, juice, or a milk replacer, and that are so labeled, may contain moisture in excess of seventy-eight percent (78%).

(g) Guarantees for crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber are not required when the pet food or specialty pet food is intended for purposes other than to furnish these substances or they are of minor significance relative to the primary purpose of the product, such as a mineral or vitamin supplement.

(h) Guarantees for microorganisms and enzymes must be stated in the format as stipulated in sections 26.6(g) and 26.6(h) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-7
Bond or bond equivalent with other agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a licensee under this chapter has a valid bond or bond equivalent on file with the United States Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection and Packers and Stockyards Administration, and the bond or bond equivalent is an adequate amount and conditioned upon terms that provide at least as much protection to sellers of livestock as a state bond under this chapter, additional coverage by bond or bond equivalent under this chapter is not required.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-6(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-24
"Pest"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. As used in this chapter, "pest" means:

(1) any insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, or weed; or

(2) any other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life or virus, bacteria, or other microorganism (except viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms on or in living humans or other living animals) that is declared to be a pest by the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(22).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-15-6-1
Application; applicable law
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana.

(b) Other applicable Indiana law not in conflict with this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-31
"Floodway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. "Floodway" has the meaning set forth under IC 14-8-2-102.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-20-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-20-4-5
Deposits for animal adoption; return of deposit; forfeiture of deposit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A deposit made under section 4(a)(2)(B), 4(a)(3)(B), or 4(b)(2) of this chapter shall be held by the animal care facility in a separate account. The deposit shall be:

(1) returned to the depositor not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of receipt of the deposit by the animal care facility if proof is given that a spay-neuter procedure has been completed on the companion animal; or

(2) forfeited after one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of receipt of the deposit by the animal care facility, if proof is not given under subdivision (1).

(b) If a deposit is forfeited under subsection (a)(2), the animal care facility holding the deposit shall remit the forfeited deposit amount to the bureau of motor vehicles within a reasonable time. The bureau of motor vehicles shall deposit any amounts received under this section in a trust fund established under IC 9-18.5-12-14(f), for a special group that provides spay-neuter services.

As added by P.L.201-2016, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.647.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-12
Operational area containment for fluid fertilizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to mobile containers used to nurse field operations when at a field unloading site.

(b) An area used for the loading of fluid fertilizer into a storage container or for unloading fluid fertilizer from a storage container into a mobile container must be curbed and paved with reinforced concrete or other suitable material that provides an impervious surface and is approved by the state chemist. All activities at the fluid fertilizer storage facility must be carried out within this area.

(c) The operational area containment must be constructed and reinforced to support at least the foreseeable maximum gross load, including the following:

(1) The product.

(2) Equipment that utilizes the operational area.

(3) The mobile container.

(4) The motor vehicle.

The curbed and paved area must have a minimum width of ten (10) feet, a minimum length of twenty (20) feet, and a minimum capacity of at least seven hundred fifty (750) gallons of discharged fluids. Any fill or unloading point of the mobile container must be positioned over the paved area during loading or unloading.

(d) With the exception of secondary containment areas lined with synthetic or soil liners, and wherever sufficient capacity required in section 13(c) of this chapter and this chapter are complied with, the secondary containment area described in sections 13 though 23 of this chapter may be designed for and jointly used instead of a separate operational area containment.

(e) An operational area may not have a relief outlet or valve. The base must slope to a collecting spot where liquid can be discharged, by a manually activated pump, for use in the blending process or for proper disposal in accordance with all applicable regulations.

(f) All liquids must be promptly removed or recovered from the operational area containment so that the capacity required in subsection (c) is available at all times when operations are taking place.

(g) Storage containers and appurtenances must be protected against reasonably foreseeable risks of damage by vehicles operating in the area.

(h) Alternative means, including portable operational area containment systems meeting the capacity requirement, may be permitted with prior approval by the state chemist.

(i) Operational area containment must be maintained, as necessary, to assure compliance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-2
"Bushel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bushel" means fifty-six (56) pounds of corn by weight.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-4
"Commercial dog breeder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Commercial dog breeder" means a person who:

(1) maintains more than nineteen (19) unaltered female dogs that are at least twelve (12) months of age; and

(2) engages in the sale of dogs, resulting from the breeding of dogs, to:

(A) a dog broker;

(B) a pet store; or

(C) the general public.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-12
Executive director; delegation of powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The executive director may delegate a power or duty of the executive director to a member of the staff.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-13-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-13-4-1
Title to property
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission holds title to property in the commission's name.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-10
Scales
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Scales used by a dealer licensed under this chapter are subject to inspection and testing by a scale inspector who may be any weights and measures inspector appointed by the Indiana department of health. Scales are subject to the applicable requirements of the code of specifications, tolerances, and rules for scales adopted by the Indiana department of health.

(b) If, after proper inspection and testing, a scale fails to meet the applicable requirements of subsection (a), the scale inspector may condemn the scale to prevent its further use until the scale is brought into conformance with the requirements.

(c) A dealer licensed under this chapter, after a hearing under this chapter, shall have the dealer's license revoked if the hearing establishes that the dealer is guilty of fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest practices in the weighing of livestock.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 15-12-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-12-4-6
Mediator approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The director must approve each mediator who serves in the remediation program.

(b) Before a mediator may be approved, the director shall provide adequate training to the mediator to ensure that the mediator:

(1) has a reasonable expertise in agriculture, including a basic understanding of federal and state agricultural programs; and

(2) is not biased, prejudiced, or personally interested in the outcome of a proceeding.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.