Ind. Code § 15-17-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-3
Health certificate; exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board may adopt rules requiring that:

(1) all dairy or breeding cattle and bison sold through any public or private sale must be accompanied with an official health certificate; and

(2) the cattle and bison test negative for brucellosis and tuberculosis.

However, a special form prescribed by the board may be used for this purpose instead of the certificate of veterinary inspection.

(b) The board may adopt rules exempting animals from testing for brucellosis and tuberculosis within Indiana or other states or areas.

(c) The state veterinarian may order cattle of any age to be tested to determine the disease status of the animal.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-46
"Licensed and accredited veterinarian"
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. "Licensed and accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian:

(1) licensed by any state; and

(2) accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture under 9 CFR Subchapter J to perform official functions.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-14
Repurchase exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. This chapter does not require the repurchase of any of the following:

(1) A repair part that has a limited storage life or is subject to deterioration, including rubber items, gaskets, batteries, solvents, and lubricants.

(2) A single repair part that is priced as a set of two (2) or more items.

(3) Inventory for which the retailer is unable to furnish evidence, satisfactory to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, of clear title, free and clear of all claims, liens, and encumbrances.

(4) Inventory that the retailer desires to keep, provided the retailer has a contractual right to keep the inventory.

(5) Inventory that is not in a new, unused, and undamaged condition.

(6) Inventory that was ordered by the retailer on or after the date of notification of termination of the contract.

(7) Inventory that was acquired by the retailer from a source other than the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.

(8) Complete farm and industrial machinery, except repair parts, that was purchased at least thirty-six (36) months before the date of termination.

(9) A repair part that is in a broken or damaged package, if the package is necessary for the resale of the repair part to a customer by a retailer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-23
No right against self-incrimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, schedules of charges, contracts, agreements, or other documentary evidence:

(1) before the state veterinarian or board, or in obedience to a subpoena of the state veterinarian or board, regardless of whether the subpoena was signed or issued by the state veterinarian, the state veterinarian delegate, or board; or

(2) in a cause or proceeding, criminal or civil, based upon or growing out of an alleged violation of this chapter;

on the ground that the testimony, evidence, documents, or other evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.

(b) A person may not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for or on account of a transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the person is compelled to testify or produce testimony, evidence, documents, or other evidence after having claimed the person's privilege against self-incrimination. However, a person testifying is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-25.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-4
"Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition" or "INPAC"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition" or "INPAC" refers to the Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Indiana on October 12, 2001.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-17-9-3
Testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Tests required under this chapter must be conducted by a veterinarian who is:

(1) licensed or legally able to practice in Indiana; and

(2) accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture.

The form on which the test results are reported must include the veterinarian's name.

(b) Tests required under this chapter must be conducted by:

(1) either:

(A) the animal disease diagnostic laboratory at Purdue University; or

(B) a laboratory designated or established by the board; or

(2) in the case of swine imported from another state, a state federally approved laboratory.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-3
"Milk distributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "milk distributor" means any person or person's agent that purchases market milk or market cream from a bargaining agent or another plant for resale.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-2(4).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-46
Stop sale, use, or removal orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. (a) If the state chemist determines that a commercial 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 commercial fertilizer at a designated place until:

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

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

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

(b) The state chemist shall release commercial 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.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(33).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.29-2024, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-19
"Purchase"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "purchase" means a sale of pork at the first point of delivery when the pork is:

(1) weighed;

(2) graded;

(3) titled; and

(4) transferred to the purchaser.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-13
Samples; testing and examination; written notice upon exceeding standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Samples of raw and processed milk and milk products must be collected as required under this section and rules adopted by the board as follows:

(1) A bulk milk hauler/sampler shall collect a representative sample of the milk from each farm tank before collecting the milk for delivery. Each sample must be labeled so as to identify the farm of origin. Each sample must be delivered to a milk plant, receiving station, transfer station, or other location approved by the board.

(2) During any consecutive six (6) months, at least four (4) samples of raw milk for pasteurization must be collected from each milk producer. The samples must be taken in separate months. However, not more than once in a three (3) month period the samples may be collected twice in the same month if the samples are taken at least twenty (20) days apart.

(3) During any consecutive six (6) months, at least four (4) samples of raw milk for pasteurization must be collected from each milk plant, after receipt of the milk by the milk plant and before pasteurization. The samples taken from the plant must be taken in separate months. However, not more than once in a three (3) month period the samples may be collected twice in the same month if the samples are taken at least twenty (20) days apart.

(4) During any consecutive six (6) months, at least four (4) samples of pasteurized milk, heat treated milk, and at least four (4) samples of milk products and Grade A dry milk products must be taken from every milk plant. The samples taken from the plant must be taken in separate months. However, not more than once in a three (3) month period the samples may be collected twice in the same month if the samples are taken at least twenty (20) days apart.

Samples of milk and milk products must be taken while in possession of the producer or distributor at any time before final delivery. Samples of milk and milk products from dairy retail stores, food service establishments, grocery stores, and other places where milk and milk products are sold must be examined periodically as determined by the board, and the results of the examination must be used to determine compliance with this chapter. Proprietors of such establishments must furnish the board, upon the board's request, with the names of all distributors from whom milk or milk products are obtained.

(b) Bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, and cooling temperature checks must be performed on raw milk for pasteurization as required by the board.

(c) In addition, antibiotic tests on milk from each producer's farm must be conducted at least four (4) times during any consecutive six (6) months. The samples taken from the farm must be taken in separate months. However, not more than once in a three (3) month period the samples may be collected twice in the same month if the samples are taken at least twenty (20) days apart. Antibiotic testing of commingled milk from bulk milk vehicles must be conducted as specified by the United States Food and Drug Administration or the board. When commingled milk is tested, all producers must be represented in the sample. All individual sources of milk must be tested when test results on the commingled milk are positive. The milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station shall conduct or have conducted all tests required by the board on milk producer raw milk sample laboratory analyses and forward the results of the analyses to the board.

(d) Bacterial counts, coliform determinations, phosphatase, and cooling temperature checks must be performed on pasteurized milk and milk products as required by rules adopted by the board.

(e) Whenever two (2) of the last four (4) consecutive bacteria counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures taken on separate days exceed the limit of the standard for milk or milk products, the board shall send a written notice to the person concerned. This notice remains in effect as long as two (2) of the last four (4) consecutive samples exceed the limit of the standard. An additional sample must be taken not later than twenty-one (21) days after sending the notice, but not before the lapse of three (3) days. Immediate suspension of a permit or court action, or both, shall be instituted whenever the standard is violated by three (3) of the last five (5) bacteria counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures.

(f) Whenever a phosphatase test is positive, the cause must be determined. If the cause is improper pasteurization, the problem must be corrected, and any milk or milk product involved may not be offered for sale.

(g) Samples must be analyzed at an official laboratory or appropriate officially designated laboratory. All sampling procedures and required laboratory examinations must be in substantial compliance with the most current edition of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products of the American Public Health Association and the most current edition of the Official Methods of Analyses of AOAC International. These procedures and examinations must be evaluated in accordance with the methods of evaluating milk laboratories recommended by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Aseptically processed milk and milk products packaged in hermetically sealed containers must be tested in accordance with the United States Food and Drug Administration's Bacteriological Analytical Manual.

(h) Examinations and tests must be conducted to detect adulterants, including pesticides, as the board requires. Assays of vitamin D milk or milk products and fortified milk and milk products must be made at least annually by a milk plant in a laboratory acceptable to the board. Facilities fortifying products with vitamins must keep volume control records that cross-reference the form and amount of vitamin D and vitamin A used with the amount of product produced.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25.9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25.9
Statements of calorie content
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.9. (a) Except as required in section 28.1 of this chapter, the label of a dog or cat food may bear a statement of calorie content when the label meets all of the following:

(1) The statement must be separate and distinct from the "Guaranteed Analysis" and shall appear under the heading "Calorie Content".

(2) The statement must be measured in terms of metabolizable energy (ME) on an as-fed basis and must be expressed as kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of product, and may also be expressed as kilocalories per familiar household measure, for example, cans, cups, and pounds.

(3) The calorie content is determined by one (1) of the following methods:

(A) By calculation using the following modified Atwater formula:

ME(kcal/kg) = 10[(3.5 × CP) + (8.5 × CF) +

(3.5 × NFE)]

Where: ME = Metabolizable energy.

CP =% crude protein as-fed.

CF =% crude fat as-fed.

NFE= % nitrogen-free extract (carbohydrate) as-fed.

The percentages of CP and CF are the arithmetic averages from proximate analyses of at least four (4) production batches of the product, and the NFE is calculated as the difference between one hundred (100) and the sum of CP, CF, and the percentages of crude fiber, moisture, and ash (determined in the same manner as CP and CF).

(B) In accordance with a testing procedure established by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

(4) An affidavit must be provided upon request to the state chemist, substantiating that the calorie content was determined by either of the following:

(A) Subdivision (3)(A), in which case the results of all the analyses used in the calculation must accompany the affidavit.

(B) Subdivision (3)(B), in which case the summary data used in the determination of calorie content must accompany the affidavit.

(5) The calorie content statement must appear as one (1) of the following:

(A) The claim on the label or other labeling must be followed parenthetically by the word "calculated" when the calorie content is determined in accordance with subdivision (3)(A).

(B) The value of calorie content stated on the label that is determined in accordance with subdivision (3)(B) must not exceed or understate the value determined in accordance with subdivision (3)(A) by more than fifteen percent (15%).

(b) Comparative claims:

(1) must not be false, misleading, or given undue emphasis; and

(2) must be based on the same methodology for the products compared.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-17-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-17-13-1
License; requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A livestock dealer's license is required to engage in business as a feeder pig dealer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-12-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17.5-2-1
Center for animal policy established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Indiana center for animal policy is established.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-50 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-50
Licensed applicators not for hire
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not act as a licensed applicator not for hire unless the person has obtained a license from the state chemist.

(b) A person who is not a licensed applicator not for hire may use a restricted use pesticide if the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator not for hire.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-7.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-14
Fee imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "commercial channel of trade" means that series of transactions leading directly from the final producer of the agricultural commodity to the purchase of the agricultural commodity by a processor.

(b) The fee for an agricultural commodity imposed under this chapter must be paid when the final producer places the agricultural commodity in a commercial channel of trade.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-6.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-15
Plan submission
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Before December 31, 2019, the state seed commissioner, after consultation with the governor, the director of the state department of agriculture, and the superintendent of the state police department, shall submit a plan that monitors and regulates the production of hemp to the United States Department of Agriculture. If the United States Department of Agriculture disapproves the plan, the state seed commissioner shall submit an amended plan to the United States Department of Agriculture.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 15-17-14.5-3
Cervidae and products property of the owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Cervidae and cervidae products legally produced, purchased, possessed, or acquired within Indiana or imported into Indiana are the exclusive property of the owner.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-22
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "permit" means a written certificate issued by the state chemist or the state chemist's agent to a private applicator, authorizing the purchase, possession, or use of restricted use pesticides.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(20).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-47
Sampling methods for small containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. In sampling seed in a small container where it is not practical to sample as required by section 46 of this chapter, a portion of one (1) unopened container or one (1) or more entire unopened containers may be taken to supply a minimum size sample.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-30.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-30.5
"Limits on disclaimers and warranties"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30.5. A disclaimer, nonwarranty, or limited warranty used on any labeling or advertisement may not directly or indirectly deny or modify any information required by this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-10
Cutting and destroying noxious weeds by board; statement of costs to property owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If a person fails to begin a program recommended by the weed control board to control and contain noxious weeds within the time prescribed in section 9 of this chapter, the weed control board may pay the following costs incurred in cutting or destroying noxious weeds under this chapter:

(1) Chemicals.

(2) Equipment.

(3) Labor at a rate per hour to be fixed by the weed control board commensurate with local hourly wages.

(b) When the work has been performed, the person doing the work shall file an itemized bill for the work in the office of the weed control board. When the bill has been approved, the weed control board shall pay the bill from the county general fund unless the county has established a separate fund for the weed control board. The weed control board shall certify the cost of the work, adding to the bill twenty dollars ($20) per day for each day that a member of the weed control board or the board's agent supervises the performance of the services required under this chapter as compensation for services. The certified statement of costs must include a description of the real estate on which the labor was performed.

(c) The certified statement of costs prepared under subsection (b) must be provided:

(1) to the owner or person possessing the real estate by:

(A) certified mail; or

(B) personal service; and

(2) by mail to the state comptroller for any real estate owned by the state or to the fiscal officer of another municipality (as defined in IC 5-11-1-16) for real estate owned by the municipality.

The statement must request that the person pay the cost of performing the service under subsection (b) to the weed control board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-3-4.6-5.4(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.362.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-25
"Facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. "Facility" means all land, buildings, equipment, structures, and other stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous sites and that are owned or operated by the same person or by any person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the person.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-36
Fees; samples; semiannual reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) Each person whose name appears on the label as distributing agricultural seed or vegetable seed subject to this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Keep for two (2) years complete records of each lot of agricultural seed or vegetable seed distributed.

(2) Keep for one (1) year a file sample of each lot of seed that is distributed after final disposition of the lot.

(b) All records and samples relating to the shipments involved must be accessible for inspection by the state seed commissioner or the state seed commissioner's agent during customary business hours.

(c) The permit holder shall report the quantities of agricultural seed and vegetable seed on forms furnished to the permit holder by the state seed commissioner semiannually. The quantities must be reported according to kind of seed as designated on the report form.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-68 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-68
"Spill"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Spill" means any unexpected, unintended, abnormal, or unapproved liquid or dry dumping, leakage, drainage, seepage, or other loss of fertilizer. The term does not include releases to impermeable surfaces when the fertilizer does not migrate off the surface or penetrate the surface and enter the soil.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-9
Liquid level gauging device
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Every storage container must be equipped with a liquid level gauging device by which the level of fluid in the storage container can be readily and safely determined.

(b) A liquid level gauging device is not required if the level of fluid in a storage container can be readily and reliably measured by other means approved by the state chemist.

(c) Liquid level gauging devices must be designed, installed, and secured, in a safe manner, to protect against breakage or vandalism that may result in a discharge or spill.

(d) External sight gauges are prohibited unless the gauge is securely attached against the container wall and provided with a manually operated shut off valve which is locked in the shut off position at all times the level of fluid is not being measured.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-6
"Hemp"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, for any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.57; P.L.81-2009, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-22
Liabilities of board; personal liability of members and employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Obligations incurred by the board and other liabilities and claims against the board may be enforced only against the assets of the board in the same manner as if it were a corporation. Liabilities for the debts or actions of the board may not arise against:

(1) the state;

(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-155); or

(3) a member, officer, employee, or agent of the board in an individual capacity.

(b) The members and employees of the board may not be held responsible individually to any person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, or employee, except for their own individual acts that result in the violation of any law.

(c) An employee of the board may not be held responsible individually for the act or omission of a member of the board.

(d) Any liability of the members of the board is several and not joint. A member of the board may not be held liable for the default of another member.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-65 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-65
Confidential information; disclosure of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 65. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the state chemist may, by rule, declare that information required under this chapter is confidential.

(b) 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.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-22.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-1
State veterinarian; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state veterinarian shall be appointed by the board with the approval of the governor.

(b) The state veterinarian serves as the chief administrative officer of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-1.]

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

Sec. 16. The state chemist may request a court to issue subpoenas to compel:

(1) the attendance of witnesses; or

(2) the production of books, documents, and records;

as part of an authorized investigation or a hearing located in Indiana affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, certificate, application, registration, or permit issued under this chapter or IC 15-16-2.

As added by P.L.99-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-74 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-74
"Storage facility location registry"
Status: in_force

Sec. 74. "Storage facility location registry" means the annual listing of all storage facilities at any location in Indiana by the state chemist that is compiled from the written notification received from the storage facility.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-45
Use of technologies to protect waters from release of bulk fertilizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. The state chemist may allow the use of technologies or methods other than those specified in the administrative rules adopted by the state chemist under section 44 of this chapter if the technologies or methods provide substantially similar protection to the waters of the state from the release of bulk fertilizer as provided by the rules.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-12.5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-3
"Corn"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "corn" does not include sweet corn, seed corn, or popcorn.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-1.5
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. This article does not apply to a:

(1) hobby breeder;

(2) person who breeds at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the person's dogs as sport dogs for hunting purposes; or

(3) person who breeds at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the person's dogs as service dogs or as dogs for use by the police or the armed forces.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-3
Use of organic fertilizer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Organic fertilizer from a confined feeding operation used for purposes of producing an agricultural crop must be used by:

(1) an individual who has a valid:

(A) commercial applicator license; or

(B) private applicator certification; or

(2) an individual who:

(A) is a trained employee; and

(B) is operating under the supervision of a certified applicator.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-11-7-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-11-7-1.3
"Diversified farming"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "diversified farming" means new, emerging, and small scale agricultural markets, including alternative and niche agricultural markets.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 15-15-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-15-6-9
Choice of forums; unenforceable choice
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only if a seed contract purports to choose a forum that would not otherwise have jurisdiction over a farmer.

(b) The forum selection provision of a seed contract must be printed conspicuously in immediate proximity to the space reserved for the signature of the farmer. For purposes of this subsection, a forum selection provision is printed conspicuously if any of the following apply:

(1) The provision is printed in capital letters, and other text is printed in capital and lower case letters.

(2) The provision is printed in a larger, bold, or other typeface different from other text.

(3) The provision is printed in a color that contrasts with other text.

(4) The provision is underlined.

(5) The provision is printed in any other way that highlights the provision in relation to the other text of the contract.

(c) A forum selection provision that violates this section is not enforceable.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-8
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Board" means the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-23
"Label"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. As used in this chapter, "label" means:

(1) the:

(A) written;

(B) printed; or

(C) graphic;

matter on, or attached to, a pesticide product or the immediate container of the pesticide product; and

(2) any outside container or wrapper of the retail package of the pesticide product.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(17).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-7-3(d); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-7-3(e); subsection (c) formerly 15-5-7-3(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.114. Repealed by P.L.60-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-14
County agricultural extension educator ex officio state entomologist; cooperation
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) In counties having a county agricultural extension educator, the county agricultural extension educator shall be an ex officio deputy state entomologist for the county and shall:

(1) carry out the instructions of the state entomologist; and

(2) under the direction of the state entomologist, cooperate with a local horticultural association or society in efforts to prevent, locate, check, or eradicate injurious insects or fruit diseases.

(b) A county agricultural extension educator may not receive additional compensation for performing the duties of the deputy state entomologist.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-5
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, a public or private corporation, a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13), a cooperative, a society, an association, or a fiduciary.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-19.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-19.5
"Supplier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.5. As used in this chapter, a "supplier" is a person or company that supplies commercial feed:

(1) ingredients;

(2) supplements; and

(3) premixes;

to an Indiana manufacturer or distributor.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-11-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-11-5-5
Grants from fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department may make grants from the fund to associations or organizations for the following purposes:

(1) To conduct or support livestock industry shows, sales, expositions, conventions, or similar events throughout Indiana consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

(2) To support expanding markets for Indiana livestock producers by encouraging the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing, and distribution.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-10
Association; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Each association incorporated under this chapter has the following powers:

(1) To engage in any activity in connection with the following:

(A) Producing, marketing, selling, preserving, harvesting, drying, processing, manufacturing, canning, packing, grading, storing, handling, or use of any agricultural products produced or delivered to the association by the association's members or others.

(B) Manufacturing or marketing the byproducts of agricultural products produced or delivered to the association by the association's members or others.

(C) Manufacturing, producing, processing, procuring, purchasing, or supplying supplies, machinery, or equipment to the association's members or others.

(D) Financing any activities described in clauses (A) through (C).

(E) Performing or furnishing economic, educational, or other services.

(F) Any one (1) or more of the activities specified in this section.

(2) To transact business with and perform services for nonmembers in an amount not greater in value than the total amount of business transacted with and services performed for members in the same fiscal year.

(3) To borrow money without limitation as to the amount of corporate indebtedness or liability.

(4) To act as the agent or representative of any member or members or others in any of the activities described in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(5) To make advances to members and other persons.

(6) To:

(A) purchase or acquire;

(B) hold, own, and exercise all rights of ownership in;

(C) sell, transfer, or pledge; or

(D) guarantee the payment of dividends or interest on or the retirement or redemption of;

shares of the capital stock or bonds of any corporation or association engaged in any related activity or in the warehousing, handling, or marketing of any of the products handled by the association.

(7) To establish and accumulate reserves and surplus.

(8) To:

(A) buy; or

(B) acquire, hold, and exercise all privileges of ownership over;

real and personal property as may be necessary, convenient, or incidental to the conduct and operation of the business and activities of the association.

(9) To:

(A) establish, secure, own, and develop; and

(B) dispose of;

patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

(10) To:

(A) do anything:

(i) necessary or proper for the accomplishment of any one (1) of the purposes or the performance of any one (1) or more of the activities listed in this section; or

(ii) conducive to or expedient for the interest or benefit of the association; and

(B) contract accordingly.

(11) To exercise and possess the following:

(A) All powers, rights, and privileges necessary for or incidental to:

(i) the purposes for which the association is organized; or

(ii) the activities in which the association is engaged.

(B) Any other rights, powers, and privileges granted by Indiana law or to for-profit or nonprofit corporations, except as are inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter.

(12) To recover, after two (2) years, any unclaimed stocks, dividends, capital credits, patronage refunds, utility deposits, membership fees, account balances, or book equities:

(A) for which the owner cannot be found; and

(B) that are the result of distributable savings of the association returned to the members on a pro rata basis.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-5
Proclamation prohibiting movement of animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the governor has good reason to believe that:

(1) any disease or pest of animals has been discovered; and

(2) the importation of animals or objects from another state, or the movement of animals or objects within Indiana, would be injurious to the health of the citizens or the animals of Indiana;

the governor may, on the recommendation of the board, issue a proclamation to prohibit the entry into or other movement within Indiana of animals and objects or stipulate the conditions under which animals and objects may enter or move within Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-11-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-11-5-3
Department's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall aid, encourage, foster, and promote the development and improvement of the livestock industry throughout Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-14-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-14-4-2
Meetings; participation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An association organized under section 1 of this chapter shall hold, in Indianapolis, or some other place in Indiana selected by the association at its preceding meeting, or by its executive committee before the date of the meeting, an annual meeting and any auxiliary meetings that may be desired, for the purpose of deliberating and consulting as to the wants, prospects, and conditions of the corn, livestock, or dairy interests of the people of Indiana. A person interested in any of these lines of industry may participate at the meetings.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-31
Liability for debts and actions of the council
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Obligations incurred by the council and other liabilities and claims against the council may be enforced only against the assets of the council in the same manner as if the council were a corporation. Liabilities for the debts or actions of the council may not arise against:

(1) the state;

(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-155); or

(3) a member, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the council in an individual capacity.

(b) The members and employees of the council may not be held responsible individually in any way to any person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, or employee, except for their own individual acts that result in the violation of any law.

(c) An employee of the council may not be held responsible individually for the act or omission of any member of the council.

(d) Any liability of the members of the council is several and not joint. A member of the council may not be held liable for the default of any other member.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-25.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-14
Delegation of duties to state veterinarian
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The board may delegate any of the board's duties to the state veterinarian, except the following:

(1) The duty to supervise the state veterinarian.

(2) The duty to hold hearings under this article and IC 4-21.5.

(3) The duty to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2. However, the board may delegate the duty to adopt provisional rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 or interim rules under IC 4-22-2-37.2.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-13.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.2; P.L.93-2024, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-44 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-44
Temporary or permanent injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. The state chemist may apply for and the appropriate court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction may be issued without bond.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-14
Secondary containment walls
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The walls of a secondary containment facility must be:

(1) constructed of earth, steel, concrete (precasted modules or poured), or solid masonry; and

(2) designed to withstand a full hydrostatic head of any discharged liquid and weight load of material used in construction.

(b) Cracks and seams must be sealed to prevent leakage.

(c) Walls constructed of earth or other permeable materials must be lined as provided under sections 15 through 19 of this chapter.

(d) Earthen walls must have a horizontal-to-vertical slope consistent with good engineering practice. All interior slopes must be protected with:

(1) flat road stone or a similar crushed stone material; or

(2) a minimum of six (6) inches of vegetative soils planted and maintained with shallow rooted grasses.

(e) The top of earthen walls must be no less than two and one-half (2.5) feet wide.

(f) Walls may not exceed six (6) feet in height above interior grade unless provisions are made for:

(1) normal access and necessary emergency access to storage containers, valves, and other equipment; and

(2) safe exit from secondary containment.

(g) Walls constructed of concrete or solid masonry must rest upon:

(1) a floating base of concrete prepared to conform with section 16 of this chapter; or

(2) suitable concrete footings that extend below the average frost depth.

Joints between walls and base must be made watertight.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-39
"Injection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Injection" means the placement of liquid fertilizer material beneath the surface of the soil in the crop root zone using equipment specifically designed for this purpose.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-13-4-5
Interest in fairgrounds or property
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The following may not take an interest in the fairgrounds or property owned by the commission without the consent of the commission:

(1) A political subdivision.

(2) A utility.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-5.]

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

Sec. 9. (a) The directors shall elect one (1) director to serve as president and one (1) director to serve as secretary.

(b) The secretary shall also serve as treasurer of the association and have custody of the association's money. The secretary shall execute a bond, with good freehold surety, for double the amount of money that will probably be received by the secretary at any time during the secretary's term of office.

(c) The secretary shall:

(1) keep a record of the transactions of the association, including:

(A) brief minutes of meetings;

(B) the results of elections; and

(C) an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures; and

(2) present a report of the transactions of the association to the members of the association at the annual meeting.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-21
Board of directors; payment; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) An association may provide a fair remuneration for:

(1) the time actually spent by the association's officers and directors in the association's service; and

(2) the service of the members of the association's executive committee and other committees.

(b) A director may not during the term of the director's office be a party to a contract for profit with the association differing in any way from the business relations accorded other members or patrons of the association.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-11(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-7.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-7.7
"Ingredient statement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.7. As used in this chapter, "ingredient statement" refers to a collective and contiguous listing on the label of the ingredients of which the pet food or specialty pet food is composed.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-11-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-11-3-1
Appointment of the director
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The governor shall appoint the director of the department.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-2
Administration of fairgrounds and property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall administer the:

(1) fairgrounds; and

(2) property owned by the commission;

to provide for maximum use of the fairgrounds and property of the commission for the benefit of the citizens of Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-9
"Cost of project"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Cost of a project", for purposes of IC 15-13-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-13-10-1.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-28
Duties of board to administer rules and enforce chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The board shall employ personnel necessary to adequately and efficiently enforce this chapter and the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.

(b) The board may negotiate agreements with state and local governmental agencies necessary in the opinion of the board to provide for the proper administration of this chapter.

(c) The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with federal or state milk control agencies having standards substantially equivalent with this chapter and that are enforced with equal effectiveness.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-11
Administrative assistance to council
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The Purdue University College of Agriculture shall provide administrative assistance to the council.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-4
Commission; appointments; unexpired terms
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual qualified under sections 2 and 3 of this chapter to fill a vacancy on the commission.

(b) An individual appointed by the governor under subsection (a) serves the remainder of the unexpired term of the member the individual replaces.

(c) The period of the unexpired term for which an individual serves after appointment under this section is not considered in determining the number of years that a member has served in a twelve (12) year period for purposes of section 3(d) of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-22
"Type"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "type" means the general physiological and morphological characters common to a number of varieties, which varieties cannot be differentiated except under special conditions.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-35
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. A person who recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-8
References to prior rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly, a reference to rules adopted under any provision of this title or under any other provision of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly refers to either:

(1) rules adopted under the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly; or

(2) rules adopted under the prior law until those rules have been amended, repealed, or superseded.

(b) Rules adopted under the prior law continue in effect after June 30, 2008, until the rules are amended, repealed, or suspended.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-1
Duty to report diseased animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "animal health professional" refers to an individual, corporate entity, or other organization with formal training in the diagnosis or recognition of animal diseases or pests of livestock, including:

(1) a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician (as defined in IC 25-38.1-1-13);

(2) biomedical researchers;

(3) public health officials;

(4) trained technicians;

(5) zoo personnel; and

(6) wildlife personnel.

(b) A veterinarian, owner, caretaker, or custodian of an animal who knows or has reason to suspect that a disease or condition declared reportable by the board exists in the animal shall report the existence of the disease or condition to the state veterinarian or local health officer not later than twenty-four (24) hours after discovering the occurrence or suspected occurrence of the disease or condition.

(c) A local health officer who receives a report from a person under this section shall report the disease or condition within twenty-four (24) hours to the state veterinarian.

(d) For diseases and conditions of animals that have been declared reportable by the board, a laboratory or an animal health professional shall report to the state veterinarian the following:

(1) The type of test performed and corresponding results within a time frame established by the board.

(2) Whenever a test renders a positive diagnosis, a positive diagnosis not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receiving the positive diagnosis.

(e) The board may adopt rules it considers necessary to carry out this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.11; P.L.5-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-55 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-55
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 55. "Person" means:

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership;

(3) an association;

(4) a firm;

(5) a limited liability company; or

(6) a corporation.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-34
Information to be included in checkoff refund form
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. The checkoff refund form must:

(1) contain the address and fax number of the location to which the assessment refund form may be sent;

(2) contain information concerning procedures to claim an assessment refund; and

(3) contain any other information determined necessary by the council.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-34.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2009, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-18-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-18-4-1
Claim against milk processor; priority on insolvency
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The whole claim or a judgment for the whole claim of a person is entitled to the same preferences in an insolvency proceeding under IC 22-2-10-1 if the claim or judgment is against:

(1) the owner or operator of a dairy plant or receiving station or any other premises where a dairy product is manufactured, processed, or handled or of any premises used to receive and ship milk or cream, except to the ultimate consumer; or

(2) any:

(A) dealer in a dairy product; or

(B) other person (except a hauler from the producer to a plant or receiving station) who purchases, assembles, or receives a dairy product for manufacturing, processing, or sale;

and the basis of the claim or judgment is milk, cream, any other dairy product or byproduct, or any commodity, the principal constituents or ingredients of which include (separately or in combination) milk, cream, or any other dairy product that is sold or delivered to the owner, operator, dealer, or other person.

(b) This section does not affect or impair any other lien or security for the claim or judgment described in subsection (a).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana state department of agriculture established by IC 15-11-2-1.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-27
Customer formula feed label information
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. Customer formula feed must be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip, or other shipping document bearing the following information:

(1) Name and address of the manufacturer.

(2) Name and address of the purchaser.

(3) Date of delivery.

(4) The product name and brand name, if any, and the quality statement of each commercial feed used in the mixture, and the common or usual name and net weight of each other ingredient used, and the specific content, stated in terms as required in section 26 of this chapter, of any nutrients and nonnutritive additives added at the request of the purchaser.

(5) Adequate directions for use for:

(A) customer formula feeds containing drugs; and

(B) other feeds that the state chemist requires by rule as necessary for their safe and effective use.

(6) Precautionary statements that the state chemist by rule determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the customer formula feed.

(7) If a drug containing product is used:

(A) a claim statement that includes the purpose of the medication; and

(B) the established name of each active drug ingredient and the amount of each drug used in the final mixture, expressed according to the requirements under subdivision (4).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.89; P.L.99-2012, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-62 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-62
Fees; disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 62. (a) Each registrant shall pay an annual, nonrefundable application fee of one hundred seventy dollars ($170) for each application for each pesticide product submitted for registration or reregistration.

(b) Each registration expires January 1 of each year.

(c) All fees collected by the state chemist under this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of Purdue University, who shall deposit the fees in a special restricted account designated by the treasurer of the board of trustees of Purdue University.

(d) From the account described in subsection (c), the treasurer shall pay all expenses incurred in administering this chapter, including expenses for the following:

(1) The employment of:

(A) inspectors;

(B) investigators;

(C) researchers;

(D) analysts;

(E) administrators; and

(F) clerical and service staff.

(2) Expenses in procuring samples and printing results of inspections.

(3) Purchasing:

(A) supplies;

(B) equipment; and

(C) services.

(4) Necessary remodeling.

(5) Other expenses of the office of the state chemist.

(6) The transfer of ten dollars ($10) from each fee paid under subsection (a) on an annual basis to the office of Purdue pesticide programs to provide education about the safe and effective use of pesticides.

The treasurer is not required to use any other funds, except those collected as registration fees, to pay any expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter. The dean of agriculture shall make an annual financial report to the governor, legislative council, and budget committee showing total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter. The budget committee shall review this report annually.

(e) A registrant who registers or pays an annual fee after December 31 of any year shall pay a late fee of one hundred seventy dollars ($170) as well as the annual fee.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.12; P.L.91-2020, SEC.9; P.L.29-2024, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-21
Report of findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. Upon referral of a complaint for investigation, the council shall make a prompt and full investigation of the matters complained of and report its findings and recommendations to the commissioner not later than sixty (60) days after the referral or a later date as the parties may determine.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-12
Articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The incorporators of an association to be formed under this chapter shall execute and file articles of incorporation setting forth the following:

(1) The name of the proposed association.

(2) The purpose or purposes for which it is formed.

(3) The period during which it is to continue to exist, if the period is to be limited.

(4) The post office address of its principal office and the name and address of its registered agent as provided in IC 23-0.5-4.

(5) If organized without capital stock, whether the property rights and interest of the members are equal or unequal. If property rights and interest of the members are unequal, the articles of incorporation must set forth the provisions under and by which the property rights and interests of the respective members are to be determined and fixed.

(6) The following information, if the association is organized with capital stock:

(A) The total number of shares that the association may issue.

(B) Whether all or part of the shares have a par value.

(C) If all or part of the shares have a par value, the number and par value of the shares.

(D) Whether all or part of the shares are without a par value.

(E) If all or part of the shares are without a par value, the number of shares without a par value.

(F) If the shares are to be divided into classes or kinds:

(i) the number and par value, if any, of the shares of each class; and

(ii) subject to the limitations provided in this chapter with respect to issuance of voting stock, either a statement of the relative rights, preferences, limitations, and restrictions of each class, or a provision expressly vesting authority in the board of directors to determine the relative rights, preferences, limitations, and restrictions of each class by resolution or resolutions adopted before the issuance of any shares of the specific class.

(G) If the shares of any class are to be issuable in series:

(i) descriptions of the several series; and

(ii) subject to the limitation provided in this chapter with respect to the issuance of voting stock, a statement of the relative rights, preferences, limitations, and restrictions of each series, or a provision expressly vesting authority in the board of directors to determine the relative rights, preferences, limitations, and restrictions of each series by resolution or resolutions adopted before the issuance of any of the shares of the specific series.

(7) The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors of the association.

(8) The names and post office addresses of the first board of directors.

(9) The names and post office addresses of the incorporators.

(10) Any other provisions, consistent with Indiana laws, for the regulation of the business and conduct of the affairs of the association and for creating, defining, limiting, or regulating the powers of the following:

(A) The association.

(B) The directors.

(C) The members.

(D) The shareholders of any class or classes of shareholders.

(b) The articles of incorporation must be:

(1) prepared and signed in duplicate by the incorporators; and

(2) presented to the secretary of state's office and accompanied by the fees prescribed by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.118-2017, SEC.3; P.L.156-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-16
Duties of the board
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The board shall do the following:

(1) Elect from among the board's members a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and other officers the board considers necessary.

(2) Employ personnel and contract for services that are necessary for the proper implementation of this chapter.

(3) Establish accounts in adequately protected financial institutions to receive, hold, and disburse funds accumulated under this chapter.

(4) Bond the treasurer and other persons as necessary to ensure adequate protection of funds received and administered by the board.

(5) Authorize the expenditure of funds and the contracting of expenditures to conduct proper activities under this chapter.

(6) Annually establish priorities and prepare and approve a budget consistent with the estimated resources of the board and the scope of this chapter.

(7) Provide for an independent audit, provide the results of the audit to the state board of accounts and the Indiana state department of agriculture, and make the results of the audit available to all interested persons.

(8) Procure and evaluate data and information necessary for the proper implementation of this chapter.

(9) Formulate and execute assessment procedures and methods of collection.

(10) Establish procedures to annually inform all producers regarding board members, policy, expenditures, and programs for the preceding year.

(11) Receive and investigate, or cause to be investigated, complaints and violations of this chapter and take necessary action within its authority.

(12) Take any other action necessary for the proper implementation of this chapter, including the adoption of rules under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-47
"Manure based fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. "Manure based fertilizer" means processed manure based commercial fertilizer with a manure content of at least seventy-five percent (75%).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-15-10-2
Appropriation; Purdue University's authority; purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) To accomplish the objectives stated in section 1 of this chapter by making a scientific approach through research, study, experimentation, education, extension market, and news services, and through cooperation among state and federal agencies, appropriate organizations, and private industry, there is appropriated, from money in the state general fund not otherwise appropriated, to Purdue University for the use and benefit of its agricultural research programs and cooperative extension service fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each state fiscal year solely for purposes of this chapter and in addition to other funds appropriated to Purdue University.

(b) Purdue University may, through its agricultural research programs and cooperative extension service, conduct, assist, and foster research to improve the marketing, handling, storage, processing, transportation, and distribution of agricultural products to do the following:

(1) Improve marketing methods.

(2) Reduce distribution costs.

(3) Develop new and wider markets.

(4) Provide for the dissemination of information to implement this chapter, including more effective use of agricultural products, consumer education, and quality improvement so that agricultural products may be marketed in an orderly manner and to the best interest of the producers and consumers.

(c) Money appropriated by this chapter shall be used for payment of salaries, supplies, traveling expenses, and any other expenses considered necessary to implement this chapter, including money that Purdue University considers necessary for the expenses of appropriate organizations and private industries cooperating in the program.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-26
State seed commissioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The state chemist is the state seed commissioner by virtue of office.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-11
Power to borrow; interest; mortgages; bond issue
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A corporation incorporated under this chapter may do the following:

(1) Borrow not more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) at a rate of interest not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum.

(2) Mortgage its property to secure the repayment of the loan.

(3) Issue bonds for not more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).

(b) Bonds issued under subsection (a) must:

(1) not exceed a duration of twenty (20) years;

(2) have interest bearing coupons affixed; and

(3) be secured by mortgage on the property of the corporation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-13
Violation; failure of trustee to perform duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A township trustee who fails to perform the duties required of the trustee by this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-9.5
"Delegated board member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. "Delegated board member" means a member of the board serving under IC 15-13-5-2(a)(4) or IC 15-13-5-2(a)(5) who has been assigned a department by the board.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-42 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-42
Pesticide review board; establishment; membership; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. (a) The Indiana pesticide review board is established. The board consists of the following members:

(1) One (1) representative of the Indiana department of health.

(2) One (1) representative of the department of natural resources.

(3) One (1) representative of the department of environmental management.

(4) One (1) representative of the Purdue University office of agricultural research programs.

(5) One (1) representative of the Purdue University cooperative extension service.

(6) Two (2) ecologists:

(A) one (1) a terrestrial ecologist; and

(B) one (1) an aquatic ecologist.

Not more than one (1) ecologist may be a plant ecologist.

(7) One (1) public representative.

(8) One (1) representative of the pesticide producing or manufacturing industry.

(9) Two (2) representatives of producers of agricultural crops or products on which pesticides are applied or that may be affected by the application of pesticides:

(A) one (1) of whom represents producers of agronomic crops; and

(B) one (1) of whom represents producers of specialty crops.

(10) One (1) public representative from a conservation organization.

(11) Three (3) qualified scientists, one (1) each in the fields of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. One (1) scientist must be the representative of either the Purdue University office of agricultural research programs or the Purdue University cooperative extension service.

(12) Three (3) certified and licensed commercial applicators of pesticides who must represent three (3) different certificate or license categories established under IC 15-16-5-45.

(13) The state chemist, who is an ex officio member and shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(14) The pesticide administrator for the office of the state chemist, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(15) The pesticide training coordinator, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(b) The voting members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four (4) years and, subject to subsection (d), continue until the member's successor is approved and qualified. Appointments shall be made so that not more than five (5) terms expire annually.

(c) Voting members may be appointed for successive terms at the discretion of the governor.

(d) The governor may remove a voting member of the board prior to the expiration of the member's term for cause.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.63; P.L.99-2012, SEC.6; P.L.56-2023, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 15-15-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-15-3-3
Inspection of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The records kept by buyers of grain or seed under section 2 of this chapter must be available for inspection at any time by a law enforcement officer when attempting to trace the movements of grain or seed to determine whether any criminal laws of the state have been violated.

(b) All records described in subsection (a) must be kept for at least three (3) years.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-20
Detention of livestock or poultry products or animals pending investigation
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) For purposes of this section, references in IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 to:

(1) "state health commissioner" refer to the state veterinarian; and

(2) "department" refer to the board.

(b) Whenever:

(1) a:

(A) livestock product;

(B) poultry product;

(C) product exempted from the definition of a livestock product and from the definition of a poultry product; or

(D) dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry;

is found by an authorized representative of the board upon any premises where the product or animal is held for purposes of or during or after distribution in commerce or is subject to this chapter; and

(2) there is reason to believe that:

(A) the product or animal is adulterated or misbranded and is capable of use as human food;

(B) the product or animal has not been inspected in violation of this chapter, IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, the federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), or the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); or

(C) the product or animal has been or is intended to be distributed in violation of a law listed under clause (B);

the product or animal may be detained by the representative for not more than twenty (20) days, pending action under section 21 of this chapter or notification of federal authorities having jurisdiction over the product or animal, and may not be moved by a person from the place at which the product or animal is located when the product or animal is detained until released by the representative.

(c) All official marks may be required by the representative to be removed from the product or animal before the product or animal is released unless it appears to the satisfaction of the state veterinarian that the product or animal is eligible to retain the official marks.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-3
"Agricultural products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "agricultural products" includes horticultural, viticultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, grain, poultry, bee, and any other farm product.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-8
Holding property in name of board prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board may not hold property in the board's name.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-10
"Device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "device" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-4-10.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(10).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-20
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Distribute" means to:

(1) offer for sale;

(2) sell;

(3) exchange;

(4) barter;

(5) supply; or

(6) offer to supply;

fertilizer material.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-15-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-10
State inspection; duties of operator
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The operator of a livestock auction market or community sale and the operator's agents and employees shall provide reasonable assistance to the personnel engaged in state inspection as required to enable the inspectors to perform their duties. The operator shall furnish the facilities and assistance necessary to restrain animals to allow state inspection. The operator shall furnish the facilities necessary to allow the inspector to conduct tests and fill out all papers and forms required for the inspector's duties.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-15
License requirement to transport dead animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not haul or transport over the highways the bodies of any dead animals, except those that have been slaughtered and are intended for human food, unless:

(1) the person has a valid disposal plant or collection service license issued under this chapter; and

(2) the bodies are being transported to a licensed disposal plant.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-22
Cooperation with state, federal, or private agencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The state chemist may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-10
Storage of manure based fertilizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Manure based fertilizers must be stored in a manner that:

(1) minimizes the release of manure based fertilizer; and

(2) protects the waters of the state.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-11
Late fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person who:

(1) is required to pay a fee under this chapter to the state chemist; and

(2) does not pay the fee by the date the fee is due;

shall pay a penalty fee to the state chemist equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the required fee at the time the person pays the required fee.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-17.5-1-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of veterinary medicine established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-12
"Environment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "environment" includes water, air, land, and all plants and humans and other animals living in water, air, or on land and the interrelationships that exist among these.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(12).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-19-3-5
Unlawful acts to affect performance of horse
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who, with intent to stimulate or depress the performance of a horse in a race:

(1) administers a controlled substance listed in IC 35-48 to the horse less than twenty-four (24) hours before the race;

(2) injures or otherwise affects the horse; or

(3) possesses an electrical, a mechanical, or other appliance, other than a whip or spur, that can be used during the race to affect the horse;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 20 / Section 15-17-20-1
Animal and animal product certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state veterinarian may certify that certain animals and animal products meet:

(1) the specifications of a buyer; or

(2) international import standards;

for purposes of shipment of the animals or animal products to a person.

As added by P.L.9-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-14
Inspection of bison, farm raised cervidae, or ratitae
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) After passing the postmortem inspection and upon request by the owner of a bison, farm raised cervidae, or ratitae, an establishment shall immediately upon slaughter return to the owner the head, hide, horns, and hooves.

(b) The board shall conduct field antemortem inspections of bison, farm raised cervidae, and ratitae only if a means of expeditious delivery of the exsanguinated carcass to an establishment is available.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-16.]

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

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "handler" means a person who engages in the selling, marketing, or distribution of an agricultural commodity that the person:

(1) has purchased for resale; or

(2) is marketing on behalf of a producer.

The term includes a producer who distributes an agricultural commodity that the producer has produced.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-10
"Label"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "label" means the display or displays of written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to a seed container or accompanying seed sold in bulk quantities.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-9
References to prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A reference in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly to a citation in the prior law before its repeal is added in certain sections of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly only as an aid to the reader.

(b) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly of a reference to a citation in the prior law before its repeal does not affect:

(1) any rights or liabilities accrued;

(2) any penalties incurred;

(3) any violations committed;

(4) any proceedings begun;

(5) any bonds, notes, loans, or other forms of indebtedness issued, incurred, or made;

(6) any tax levies made;

(7) any funds established;

(8) any patents issued;

(9) the validity, continuation, or termination of contracts, easements, or leases executed;

(10) the validity, continuation, scope, termination, suspension, or revocation of:

(A) permits;

(B) licenses;

(C) certificates of registration;

(D) grants of authority; or

(E) limitations of authority; or

(11) the validity of court decisions entered regarding the constitutionality of any provision of the prior law;

before the effective date of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly (July 1, 2008). Those rights, liabilities, penalties, violations, proceedings, bonds, notes, loans, other forms of indebtedness, tax levies, funds, patents, contracts, easements, leases, permits, licenses, certificates of registration, grants of authority, and limitations of authority continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.

(c) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly of a citation to a provision in the prior law does not affect the use of a prior conviction, violation, or noncompliance under the prior law as the basis for revocation of a license, permit, certificate of registration, or other grant of authority under the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly, as necessary or appropriate to apply the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly in a manner that does not result in a substantive change in the law.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-12-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-12-2-1
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" means the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-4
Processed manure inspection fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person that distributes manure based fertilizers in Indiana to a person that 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 as follows:

(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for zero (0) tons up to one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) tons distributed per reporting period.

(2) Five hundred dollars ($500) for more than one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) tons up to five thousand (5,000) tons per reporting period.

(3) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for more than five thousand (5,000) tons distributed per reporting period.

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

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-44.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-44.5
Disposition of fees; annual report; expiration of authority to collect fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 44.5. (a) The state chemist shall pay to the treasurer of Purdue University all certification and educational program fees collected under IC 15-16-2.5-14.

(b) Certification and educational program fees collected under IC 15-16-2.5-14 must be used to pay all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out and administering the certification and educational programs.

(c) Before November 1, 2026, and before November 1 of each year thereafter, the dean of agriculture of Purdue University shall make an annual classified report to the:

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) budget committee;

showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this section for the most recently preceding state fiscal year. The budget committee shall review this report annually.

(d) If the report under subsection (c) is not provided before November 1, 2026, or before November 1 of any year thereafter, as required, the fees allowed under this chapter shall expire December 31 in the year in which the November 1 deadline is not met.

As added by P.L.81-2009, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.6; P.L.98-2026, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-21
Election districts; qualifications; appointments; ex officio members; source of payment of expenses of legislative members
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) One (1) council member shall be elected from each of the following districts:

DISTRICT 1. The counties of Lake, Newton, Jasper, Benton, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, White, and Pulaski.

DISTRICT 2. The counties of St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Carroll, Cass, Miami, and Wabash.

DISTRICT 3. The counties of LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Allen, Huntington, Wells, and Adams.

DISTRICT 4. The counties of Montgomery, Fountain, Warren, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Vigo, Clay, and Owen.

DISTRICT 5. The counties of Clinton, Boone, Tipton, Howard, Grant, Hamilton, Madison, Hendricks, Marion, Hancock, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Rush, Bartholomew, and Decatur.

DISTRICT 6. The counties of Blackford, Jay, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, Wayne, Fayette, and Union.

DISTRICT 7. The counties of Sullivan, Greene, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Spencer.

DISTRICT 8. The counties of Monroe, Brown, Lawrence, Jackson, Orange, Washington, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, and Floyd.

DISTRICT 9. The counties of Franklin, Jennings, Jefferson, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, Clark, Switzerland, and Scott.

(b) Six (6) council members shall be elected to represent all counties in Indiana.

(c) The dean of agriculture shall appoint one (1) representative of the largest general farm organization in Indiana to serve as a member of the council.

(d) The dean of agriculture shall appoint one (1) representative of the second largest general farm organization in Indiana to serve as a member of the council.

(e) The director shall appoint two (2) representatives of first purchaser organizations to serve as nonvoting members of the council.

(f) Four (4) members serve on the council, to be appointed as nonvoting members as follows:

(1) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

(3) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(4) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.

The members appointed under this subsection are ex officio members of the council. The members of the senate must be of different political parties. The members of the house of representatives must be of different political parties. Each member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

(g) The dean of agriculture or the dean's designee shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the council.

(h) The secretary of agriculture or the secretary's designee shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the council.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-16
"Certificate" and "certificate of veterinary inspection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Certificate" and "certificate of veterinary inspection" means an official document issued by a state or federal representative or an accredited veterinarian that records a veterinary inspection of an animal, statements about the health of an animal, tests conducted on an animal, vaccinations given an animal, and other information about an animal and the animal's movement that is required by a state or the United States to be recorded.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.9.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the creamery examining board established by section 9 of this chapter.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-61 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-61
"Public water supply well"
Status: in_force

Sec. 61. "Public water supply well" means any well that provides water to the public through a water distribution system that:

(1) serves at least twenty-five (25) persons per day for:

(A) drinking;

(B) domestic use; or

(C) other purposes; or

(2) has at least fifteen (15) service connections.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-19
"Commerce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Commerce" means commerce within Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-10.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-21-3-1
Fee schedule for commercial breeders; penalty for false registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A commercial dog breeder shall register annually with the board.

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

(c) The fee to register or renew a registration as a commercial dog breeder is:

(1) seventy-five dollars ($75) if the person has not more than fifty (50) unaltered female dogs at least twelve (12) months of age;

(2) two hundred dollars ($200) if the person has more than fifty (50) but not more than one hundred (100) unaltered female dogs at least twelve (12) months of age;

(3) three hundred dollars ($300) if the person has more than one hundred (100) but not more than one hundred fifty (150) unaltered female dogs at least twelve (12) months of age;

(4) four hundred dollars ($400) if the person has more than one hundred fifty (150) but not more than two hundred fifty (250) unaltered female dogs at least twelve (12) months of age; and

(5) five hundred dollars ($500) if the person has more than two hundred fifty (250) unaltered female dogs at least twelve (12) months of age.

The fee shall be deposited in the commercial dog breeder and broker fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

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

(1) The name and address of the person's commercial dog breeding operation.

(2) The name and address of the registrant.

(3) A statement that the person's commercial dog breeding operation complies with the requirements of IC 15-21-4.

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

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

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-19
"Inert ingredient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "inert ingredient" means an ingredient that is not an active ingredient.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(13).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-12
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "person" means:

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership;

(3) a limited liability company;

(4) a public or private corporation;

(5) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13);

(6) a cooperative;

(7) a society;

(8) an association; or

(9) a fiduciary.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-10
Budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. When the annual township budget is prepared, a sufficient amount shall be appropriated to enable the township officials to comply with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-9
Indiana seed arbitration council established
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The Indiana seed arbitration council is established.

(b) The following persons or their designees are members of the council:

(1) The director of Purdue University cooperative extension service.

(2) The director of the office of agricultural research programs at Purdue University.

(3) The president of the Indiana Seed Trade Association.

(4) The president of an Indiana farmer organization selected by the commissioner.

(5) The commissioner.

(c) The council shall select a chairperson from its membership.

(d) The council may be called into session by the commissioner or by the council's chairperson to consider matters under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-11
Record keeping period; inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. All records required under this chapter must be:

(1) kept and maintained for two (2) years; and

(2) made available for inspection or copying within thirty (30) days of written or oral request by the state chemist.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-6
Sanctions for repeated violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board may refuse to issue or reissue, may suspend for a definite time, or may revoke permits issued under this chapter for repeated violations of this chapter or a rule adopted by the board. The refusal to issue or revocation of a permit under this section must be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-15
Absence of agreement to be bound by arbitration; presentation of post report claims
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. In the absence of an agreement to be bound by arbitration, a buyer may:

(1) commence legal proceedings against a seller based upon a claim subject to this chapter; or

(2) assert a claim subject to this chapter as a counterclaim or defense in any action brought by the seller;

at any time after the receipt of the report of arbitration.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-36
"Use"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. As used in this chapter, "use" means an act of handling, releasing, or exposing individuals or the environment to a pesticide. The term includes the following:

(1) Application or supervision of an application of a pesticide, including mixing or loading the pesticide.

(2) Storage of pesticides and pesticide containers by the intended applicator of the pesticides.

(3) Transportation of pesticides and pesticide containers by the intended applicator of the pesticides.

(4) Disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers by the intended applicator of the pesticides.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(37).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-37 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-37
"Herd"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. "Herd", except as provided in IC 15-17-3-22(a), means a group or groups of animals that are:

(1) maintained on common ground; or

(2) geographically separated but under common ownership, supervision, or control.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-21.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-39
Official commercial fertilizer analysis; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. If an official commercial fertilizer analysis conducted by the state chemist under section 38 of this chapter results in a determination that the registrant of a commercial 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 commercial fertilizer. If the analysis was requested by a person other than the state chemist, the results of the analysis shall 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 expiration of the thirty (30) day period. Upon the registrant's request, the state chemist shall furnish to the registrant part of the commercial fertilizer sample analyzed by the state chemist to determine that the registrant is subject to a penalty or other legal action under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-20
Board of directors; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. One (1) or more directors may be appointed by any public official or commission or by the other directors elected by the members or their delegates. Directors appointed as provided in this section:

(1) shall represent primarily the interest of the general public in the association, but have the same powers and rights as other directors; and

(2) may not total more than one-fifth (1/5) of the entire number of directors.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-11(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-7-3(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.60-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-2
Purpose of recodification
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The purpose of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly is to recodify prior law in a style that is clear, concise, and easy to interpret and apply. Except to the extent that:

(1) the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly is amended to reflect the changes made in a provision of another bill that adds to, amends, or repeals a provision in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly; or

(2) the minutes of meetings of the code revision commission during 2007 expressly indicate a different purpose;

the substantive operation and effect of the prior law continue uninterrupted as if the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-6
Storage container and appurtenances security
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A storage container and appurtenances must be secured to provide reasonable protection from wildlife, vandalism, and unauthorized access. The security must be provided by fencing, lighting, or other means approved by the state chemist.

(b) Except for valves on empty containers or when a person responsible for facility security is present at the facility:

(1) valves on storage containers; and

(2) valves on mobile fertilizer containers at a storage facility;

must be locked or secured.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-21
"Consignor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) "Consignor" means any person consigning, shipping, or delivering animals for sale, resale, or exchange.

(b) The term includes any person who causes animals to be transported or who delivers animals to a livestock auction market for the purpose of sale.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-2.5
"Contract feeder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "contract feeder" means a person who:

(1) is an independent contractor;

(2) feeds commercial feed to animals under a contract where the commercial feed is supplied, furnished, or otherwise provided to the person; and

(3) receives remuneration that is determined wholly or in part by feed consumption, mortality, profits, or amount or quality of product.

As added by P.L.99-2012, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-2
Organizers; articles of association; contents; amendment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) At least ten (10) persons who are owners of land:

(1) constituting a contiguous area; and

(2) upon which are situated orchards, fruit trees, or other fruit bearing plants;

may establish a horticultural and quarantine district.

(b) The articles of association must be in writing and signed and acknowledged by each person who desires to become a member of the organization. The articles of association must specify the following:

(1) The corporate name of the association.

(2) The objectives of the association, generally.

(3) The name and residence of each incorporating member.

(4) The term of existence of the association. However, the term may not exceed ten (10) years.

(5) That three (3) directors shall manage the affairs of the association.

(c) An association may not have capital stock. The articles of association may be amended at any time by supplementary and amended articles:

(1) signed and acknowledged by a majority of the members of the association at the time of amendment; and

(2) recorded in the same manner as the original articles.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-30
Interference with official duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A person who knowingly and forcibly resists, obstructs, or interferes with another person while the other person is engaged in or on account of the performance of the person's official duties under this chapter commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if, while committing the offense, the person draws or uses a deadly weapon or inflicts bodily injury on any other person.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-32.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.209.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-10
Dogs under 8 weeks; sale transport with dam required; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person may not import to or export from Indiana for the purpose of sale any dog under the age of eight (8) weeks unless the dog is transported with its dam. However, research facilities licensed under the federal Laboratory Animals Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., are exempted from this prohibition.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-11.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-15
"Capable of use as human food"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Capable of use as human food" means any livestock or poultry carcass or part or product of a livestock or poultry carcass, unless the carcass or part or product of the carcass is:

(1) denatured or identified as not for human food as required by rules adopted by the board to deter its use as human food; or

(2) naturally inedible by humans.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-11-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-11-1-3
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture appointed under IC 15-11-3-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 4-4-3.3-1; 15-9-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-38 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-38
Seizure of agricultural or vegetable seed; court disposition of seed
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) The state seed commissioner may file an action for the seizure of any lot of agricultural seed or vegetable seed that violates this chapter.

(b) An action filed under this section must be filed in a court with jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is located.

(c) If the court finds the seed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the seed, the seed shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled, or disposed of in compliance with Indiana law. The court may not order the disposition of the seed unless the claimant is given an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the seed or permission to process or relabel the seed to bring it into compliance with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 15-17-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 17 / Section 15-17-17-1
Authority to conduct hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board may conduct any hearings that the board considers necessary for the performance of the board's duties under this article, IC 15-18-1, or IC 15-19-6.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-19-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-10
Requirements for certification of organization to vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Subject to sections 11 through 13 of this chapter, the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall certify an organization that applies under section 9 of this chapter as eligible to vote in a district election under this chapter only if the organization:

(1) is an agricultural interest, including an agricultural youth or agricultural educational interest that is regularly organized in the state and that represents, supports, or promotes the career, educational, and leadership development of Indiana youth;

(2) is regularly organized within the state;

(3) has at least ten (10) active members;

(4) has elected officers;

(5) has been in existence for at least one (1) year before the application for certification is filed with the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture; and

(6) before July 1 of the year of the election in which the organization wants to participate, files with the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture:

(A) the name of the organization;

(B) the names and addresses of the organization's officers;

(C) the name, address, and title of the individual who is authorized by the organization to vote for the organization in an election under this chapter;

(D) the number of the organization's active members;

(E) a certification that the organization is eligible to be certified under this chapter; and

(F) other information required by the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.

(b) A certification under subsection (a) expires July 1 of the fourth year after the certification is issued by the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.

(c) Any organization organized on a statewide basis may cast a vote in any district election, unless the statewide organization certifies at least one (1) affiliated district or county organization for the same election.

(d) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall maintain on the department's website a list of organizations, coordinated by district, that are certified to vote in the previous and next district election.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.40; P.L.92-2019, SEC.17; P.L.23-2026, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-5
Membership; appointments; chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The council consists of the following eleven (11) members:

(1) The dean of the Purdue University College of Agriculture or the dean's designee, who shall act as secretary of the council.

(2) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the director's designee.

(3) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation or the commissioner's designee.

(4) The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's designee.

(5) An employee of the division of fish and wildlife who is designated by the director of the division of fish and wildlife to serve as the aquatic invasive species coordinator.

(6) An employee of the division of entomology and plant pathology who is designated by the director of the division of entomology and plant pathology to serve as the terrestrial invasive species coordinator.

(7) One (1) individual representing research on invasive species.

(8) Two (2) individuals who represent organizations that are primarily concerned with any of the following:

(A) The hardwood tree industry.

(B) The horticulture industry.

(C) The agriculture industry.

(D) The aquaculture industry.

(9) Two (2) individuals who represent organizations or local governmental agencies primarily concerned with any of the following:

(A) Land trusts.

(B) Biodiversity conservation.

(C) Aquatic conservation.

(D) Local parks and recreation.

(b) The governor shall appoint the members under subsection (a)(7) through (a)(9).

(c) The council shall annually elect a member to serve as chairperson of the council.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-21-3-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-21-3-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.305. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-30
Late fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. If a person is more than thirty (30) days late paying a fee required under this chapter, the board shall assess a late fee of the greater of the following:

(1) Ten percent (10%) of the amount due.

(2) Five dollars ($5).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-5
Disinfecting premises of sales
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person owning, operating, or controlling a livestock auction market, livestock show, or public stockyard in Indiana shall thoroughly clean and disinfect all the premises and enclosures according to rules adopted by the board. All disinfecting agents used for disinfecting swine, crates, cars, and other conveyances and the methods of disinfecting must meet the approval of the state veterinarian.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-15-4-2
Persons subject to chapter; certification for specified crop
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person, a firm, an association, a limited liability company, or a corporation that issues, uses, or circulates a certificate, an advertisement, a tag, a seal, a poster, a letterhead, a marking, a circular, a written or printed representation, or a description of or pertaining to seeds or plant parts intended for propagation or sale or sold or offered for sale on which:

(1) the words "Indiana State Certified", "State Certified", "Indiana Certified", "Certified", or similar words or phrases are used or employed; or

(2) signs, symbols, maps, diagrams, pictures, words, or phrases are used or employed that expressly or impliedly state or represent that the seeds or plant parts comply with or conform to the standards or requirements for certification recommended or approved by Purdue University;

is subject to this chapter.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, an issuance, a use, or a circulation of a certificate or another instrument described in subsection (a) is considered to be certification under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-14
Traveling expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "maximum daily amount" refers to the maximum daily amount allowable to employees of the executive branch of the federal government for subsistence expenses while away from home in travel status.

(b) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to a business per diem determined by the board.

(c) Each member of the board is also entitled to either:

(1) a per diem to cover travel and other expenses incurred in connection with the member's duties; or

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

as determined by the board.

(d) The business per diem allowance may not exceed the maximum daily amount allowable in the particular location where the member's duties are being performed. A mileage rate established by the board may not exceed the standard mileage rates for personally owned transportation equipment established by the United States Internal Revenue Service for each mile necessarily traveled from the member's usual place of residence to the particular location where the member's duties are being performed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-17
"Sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "sale" means:

(1) a conveyance of title to soybeans; or

(2) the pledge or other encumbrance of soybeans as security for a loan extended by the Commodity Credit Corporation under a federal price support loan program.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-69 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-69
Violations; penalties; disposition of penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 69. (a) Subject to this section, if a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist under IC 4-21.5-3-6 may warn, cite, or impose a civil penalty on the person or:

(1) deny;

(2) suspend;

(3) revoke; or

(4) amend;

the person's registration under this chapter.

(b) The state chemist may impose civil penalties under this section only in accordance with subsections (c) through (e). 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.

(c) Except for a violation described in subsection (d) or (e), 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 may be adjusted for mitigating actions described in subsection (f). 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.

(d) Subject to adjustment under subsection (f) 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) Unknowingly committed an act described in section 57(1) of this chapter.

(2) Committed an act described in section 57(2) through 57(5) of this chapter.

(3) Unknowingly committed an act described in section 66(1) of this chapter.

(4) Committed an act described in section 66(2) or 66(3) of this chapter.

(5) Stored or dispensed a general use pesticide in a manner inconsistent with 40 CFR 165.

(e) 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) Knowingly committed an act described in section 57(1) of this chapter.

(2) Committed an act described in section 57(8) of this chapter.

(3) Knowingly committed an act described in section 66(1) of this chapter.

(4) Committed an act described in section 67, 68, 73(c), or 77 of this chapter.

(5) Stored or dispensed a restricted use pesticide in a manner inconsistent with 40 CFR 165.

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

(f) The state chemist may not adjust the amount of the civil penalty for a violation listed in subsection (e). The state chemist may reduce the amount of the civil penalty for a violation listed in subsection (c) or (d) 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.

(g) A proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3 that involves the imposition of 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.

(h) 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.

(i) Any findings related to a violation of this chapter must be disclosed to the alleged violator before a:

(1) final determination is made; and

(2) penalty is assessed.

(j) 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.

(k) Money collected for civil penalties imposed under this section 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: 15-3-3.5-18.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.11; P.L.76-2021, SEC.2; P.L.29-2024, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 15-12-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-12-2-4
Deposit and expenditure of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding any other law, funds and the proceeds of the trust assets that are not authorized to be administered by the United States Secretary of Agriculture under section 3 of this chapter shall be received by the director under an application made under section 2 of this chapter. The director shall deposit the funds with the treasurer of state. The funds shall be held in a special fund for expenditure on proper voucher and warrant by the director for purposes of section 3 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-19-1-3
Articles of association; filing; amendment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Every fair association shall file its articles of association in the recorder's office of the county where the association is formed. The recorder shall record the articles of association in the miscellaneous record. The record or a certified copy of the record is conclusive evidence of the matters recited in the record. The articles may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the members of the association. The articles of association take effect on the date they are recorded in the recorder's office.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-16
"Pet food"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs or cats.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(17).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-17-13-6
Imported pigs; identification
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a person may not import, move, or introduce into Indiana any feeder pigs unless the feeder pigs are:

(1) identified using an identification approved by the board;

(2) accompanied by a permit issued by the board; and

(3) accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued and signed by a veterinarian who is:

(A) licensed or legally able to practice in Indiana; and

(B) accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture or another sanctioning body approved by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-12-7.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-39 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-39
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. (a) If a person fails to discharge a duty imposed by this chapter other than remitted assessments, the council shall allow the person an opportunity to present comments to the council concerning reasons why the council should not bring legal action against the person. If it is necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter, the council may bring an action against the person in a circuit, superior, or municipal court of any county seeking an injunction mandating compliance and any other appropriate legal remedies.

(b) In an action under this section, the council may be granted injunctive relief without establishing the absence of an adequate remedy at law.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-31.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-22
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The state chemist shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2:

(1) regulating the distribution of manure based fertilizer; and

(2) establishing fees for the distribution of manure based fertilizer.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-31
Redemption of stock
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) An association organized with capital stock may, at any time, unless otherwise provided in the association's articles of incorporation or bylaws, and except when the debts of the association exceed fifty percent (50%) of the assets:

(1) redeem, purchase, or acquire the association's outstanding common stock at the book value, as conclusively determined by the association's board of directors, but not to exceed par; and

(2) pay for the stock in cash within one (1) year.

(b) An association organized with capital stock may, at any time, unless otherwise provided in its articles of incorporation or bylaws, redeem, purchase, or acquire the association's outstanding preferred stock. However, an association may not redeem or purchase the association's outstanding preferred stock:

(1) when the association is insolvent; or

(2) when the redemption or purchase would render the association insolvent or would reduce the net assets of the association below the total amount payable to the holders of stock having prior or equal rights to the assets of the association upon involuntary dissolution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-21-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-21-6-2
Prohibited acts by unit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A unit may not prohibit a retail pet store from selling dogs acquired from the following:

(1) A commercial dog breeder that meets the following criteria:

(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.

(B) Is certified by a national science based breeder standards program.

(C) Is audited by an independent auditing firm that complies with the applicable standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

(2) A commercial dog broker that meets the following criteria:

(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.

(B) Acquires dogs from the following sources:

(i) A commercial dog breeder that meets the requirements established in subdivision (1).

(ii) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.

(3) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.

(b) A retail pet store may sell dogs from a commercial dog breeder that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified program until June 30, 2025.

(c) A commercial dog broker may acquire dogs from a commercial dog breeder that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified program until June 30, 2025.

(d) A retail pet store shall have an opportunity to take corrective action under IC 15-21-5-6.5 before a local unit prevents a retail pet store from selling dogs due to a violation under this section.

(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit a unit from adopting an ordinance or regulating a retail pet store for:

(1) inspections;

(2) business licenses; or

(3) other applicable local ordinances.

(f) Any ordinance that violates subsection (a) is void and unenforceable. An ordinance adopted before July 1, 2024, becomes void and unenforceable on July 1, 2024.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-32
Restrictions on use of assessment
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The IPPA may not use proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter to influence legislation or governmental action or policy.

(b) The IPPA may not use proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter to communicate information related to the:

(1) conduct;

(2) implementation; or

(3) results;

of promotion and research activities to appropriate government officials.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-11-5-4
Livestock industry promotion and development fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The livestock industry promotion and development fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the department.

(b) Money in the fund must be spent by the department:

(1) exclusively for the purposes described in this chapter and IC 15-11-14, including administrative expenses; and

(2) throughout Indiana.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund.

(d) There is annually appropriated to the department the entire amount of money in the fund for the use of the department in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.

(e) The department may solicit grants and gifts from public or private sources for the fund.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2015, SEC.1; P.L.202-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-12
"Fairgrounds"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Fairgrounds" means the real estate owned by the commission that was originally conveyed to the state by the Indiana state board of agriculture by warranty deed dated May 31, 1921, and recorded in the office of the recorder of Marion County on April 21, 1923, in Land Record 74, page 347.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-20
Sale of graded milk products; prohibited milk ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Only Grade A pasteurized milk, Grade A pasteurized milk products, and manufacturing grade milk products that meet the requirements of this chapter, including rules adopted under this chapter, may be sold to the final consumer or to restaurants, soda fountains, grocery stores, or similar establishments.

(b) A municipality or county may not do the following:

(1) Impose different standards or requirements for Grade A milk and milk products or manufacturing grade milk products than those provided for in this chapter.

(2) Prohibit the sale of milk or a milk product if the milk or milk product has been produced and processed in accordance with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-64 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-64
"Misbranded"
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. "Misbranded" means a food product that meets any of the following descriptions:

(1) The product's labeling is false or misleading in any way.

(2) The product is offered for sale under the name of another food.

(3) The product is an imitation of another food, unless the product's label bears, in type of uniform size and prominence, the word "imitation" and immediately afterward, the name of the food imitated.

(4) The product's container is made, formed, or filled in a manner that is misleading.

(5) Except as provided in IC 15-17-3-22(b), the product, if in packaged form, does not bear a label containing the following:

(A) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

(B) Except as provided in IC 15-17-3-22(c), an accurate statement of the quantity of the product in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count.

(6) A word, statement, or other information required under this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter to appear on a product's label or other labeling is not prominently placed on the label with sufficient conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in terms making it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(7) The product purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity or composition has been prescribed by the rules of the board unless:

(A) the product conforms to the definition and standard; and

(B) the product's label bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard and, as required by rules of the board, the common names of optional ingredients other than spices, flavoring, and coloring present in the food.

(8) The product purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by rules of the board and the product falls below the applicable standard of fill of container unless the label bears, in a manner and form that the rules specify, a statement that the product falls below that standard.

(9) The product's label does not bear the following:

(A) The common or usual name of the food, if any.

(B) Except as provided in IC 15-17-3-22(d), if the product is fabricated from at least two (2) ingredients, the common or usual name of each ingredient. However, spices, flavorings, and colorings may, when authorized by the state veterinarian, be designated as spices, flavorings, and colorings without naming each ingredient.

(10) The product purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses, unless the product's label bears information concerning the product's vitamin, mineral, and other dietary properties that the board determines to be necessary to fully inform purchasers of the product's value for the special dietary uses as set forth in rules adopted by the board.

(11) Except as provided in IC 15-17-3-22(e), the product contains artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or a chemical preservative, unless the product bears labeling stating that fact.

(12) The product fails to bear directly on the product and on the product's containers information the board prescribes by rule, including an official mark, to ensure that the product will not have false or misleading labeling and that the public will be reasonably informed about the product.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-29.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-5
"Aquatic ecologist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "aquatic ecologist" means a scientist with a degree in, extensive training in, or experience in at least one (1) of the following:

(1) Aquatic ecology.

(2) Limnology.

(3) Invertebrate zoology.

(4) Invertebrate ecology.

(5) Ichthyology.

(6) Aquatic botany.

(7) Algology.

(8) Primary production ecology.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(30).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-32
Assessments; collection; handling fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) An assessment of one-half cent ($0.005) per bushel must be collected on all corn sold in Indiana. The assessment may be imposed and collected on a quantity of corn only once and must be collected by the first purchaser. A buyer of corn who purchases more than one hundred thousand (100,000) bushels annually for the buyer's own use as seed or feed is responsible only for collecting checkoff assessments on corn purchases made after the buyer exceeds the one hundred thousand (100,000) bushel threshold and becomes a first purchaser. The rate of the assessment imposed by this section may be changed only by the general assembly.

(b) The first purchaser of a quantity of corn shall deduct the assessment on the corn from the money to be paid to the producer based on the sale of the corn. A first purchaser shall accumulate assessments collected under this subsection throughout each of the following periods:

(1) January, February, and March.

(2) April, May, and June.

(3) July, August, and September.

(4) October, November, and December.

(c) At the end of each period, the first purchaser shall remit to the council all assessments collected during the period. A first purchaser who remits all assessments collected during a period within thirty (30) days after the end of the period is entitled to retain three percent (3%) of the total of the assessments as a handling fee.

(d) The assessment on the sale of the corn must occur when the payment for the corn is received by the producer.

(e) A first purchaser who is not subject to the assessment under this section shall sign and date an exemption form. The council shall prepare the exemption form.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-6
Importation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who knowingly or intentionally imports a domestic animal into Indiana without taking suitable precautions to prevent the introduction and spread of contagious or infectious disease, in conformance with the rules adopted by the board, commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.218.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-21
Pasteurization; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A person may not offer, display for sale, sell, deliver, or have possession of with intent to sell or deliver milk or milk products for human consumption unless every particle of the final mixture of the milk or milk products used in processing or manufacture has been thoroughly pasteurized by equipment approved by the board.

(b) The provisions of this chapter governing pasteurization do not apply to a person selling or offering for sale cheddar cheese that has been made from unpasteurized milk if:

(1) the cheese was made from unpasteurized milk and has been cured or ripened for at least sixty (60) days at a controlled temperature of at least thirty-five (35) degrees Fahrenheit; or

(2) the cheese is manufactured solely to be made into processed cheese that is pasteurized during the blending or manufacturing process.

Varieties of cheese other than that of the cheddar type made from unpasteurized milk must be ripened for the time and under the conditions prescribed by rule of the board. Cheese made from unpasteurized milk and offered or displayed for sale to the consumer must be labeled by the manufacturer or distributor with the manufacturer's or distributor's name and address or an equivalent identifying number or symbol and with the date of manufacture or a statement to the effect that the cheese has been cured or ripened for at least sixty (60) days.

(c) A pasteurizer of any milk or milk products must be equipped with accurate indicating thermometers and accurate recording thermometers and, for vat pasteurization equipment, an accurate airspace thermometer of a type approved by the board. Each recording thermometer chart must be dated and numbered and must show the amount in gallons, the kind of product pasteurized, the accurate readings of the indicating thermometers and airspace thermometers, the time the reading was made, and the operator's initials. Each chart may not be used for more than one (1) day of operations. The records of the pasteurization of each batch pasteurized must be retained for at least ninety (90) days.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-8.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-5
"Inventory"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "inventory" means farm or industrial machinery held by a retailer.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-20
Appointment of nonvoting council members
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) When necessary, the council may appoint individuals who hold offices of importance to the corn industry or have special expertise concerning that industry to participate in the work of the council. These individuals may not participate in votes taken by the council but are eligible for reimbursement for traveling expenses.

(b) A person appointed under this section serves a term of three (3) years.

(c) A person appointed under this section may not serve for more than three (3) consecutive full terms.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-11
Approved industry plant sampler
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station that receives raw milk or raw cream from a producer of raw milk or raw cream shall use at least one (1) approved industry plant sampler.

(b) The board may approve an industry plant sampler who meets the following requirements:

(1) The person has submitted an application for an industry plant sampler permit to the board.

(2) The person has demonstrated the person's sampling proficiency by passing a performance based evaluation.

(3) The person has passed a written examination given by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-3.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-47
"Model bill"; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. (a) As used in this section, "model bill" refers to the Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food Under the Model Bill by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) as published in the 2026 Official Publication of AAFCO.

(b) Notwithstanding any law in this chapter concerning the labeling review for pet food or specialty pet food, the state chemist shall review a label for a pet food or specialty pet food using the requirements of the model bill if the following conditions are met:

(1) The manufacturer or distributor specifically requests the state chemist to apply the review standards adopted in the model bill.

(2) The manufacturer or distributor meets the requirements of:

(A) the model bill; and

(B) the federal Food and Drug Administration requirements for labeling and manufacturing animal food.

(3) The manufacturer or distributor pays all fees required under this chapter.

(4) The manufacturer does not commit a prohibited act under section 40 of this chapter.

(c) The state chemist may use the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Pet Food Regulations Label Review Checklist (as published in the current Official Publication of AAFCO) to determine if a manufacturer or distributor has complied with the requirements of this section.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-11
Records of licensed owner; inspection of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A licensed owner shall keep records that accurately represent the following:

(1) The permitted animals entering and leaving the hunting preserve.

(2) The individuals who use the hunting preserve.

(3) Information that documents compliance with this chapter as determined by rules adopted by the board.

(b) The records under subsection (a) must be maintained for a period determined by the board and must be open for inspection by employees of the board during regular business hours.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-6
Prohibitions regarding livestock and poultry products
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person may not do the following:

(1) Slaughter livestock or poultry or prepare any meat products or poultry products that are capable of use as human food for commerce, except in compliance with this chapter.

(2) Sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation in commerce any meat products or poultry products that are:

(A) capable of use as human food and are adulterated or misbranded; or

(B) required to be inspected under this chapter unless the products have been inspected and passed.

(3) With respect to articles that are capable of use as human food, perform an act:

(A) while the articles are being transported in commerce or held for sale after transportation in commerce; and

(B) that is intended to cause or has the effect of causing the articles to be adulterated or misbranded.

(b) A person may not sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in commerce, or from an official establishment, slaughtered poultry from which the blood, feathers, feet, head, or viscera have not been removed in accordance with rules adopted by the board except as authorized by rule.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-24
"Vegetable seed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. As used in this chapter, "vegetable seed" means the seeds:

(1) of crops grown commercially or in home gardens; and

(2) commonly known and sold in Indiana as vegetable seeds.

The term includes vegetable seeds listed in 7 CFR 201.2(i) and agricultural seeds packaged and sold for home gardens.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.82-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-18
Reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The board may require, by general or special order, licensees and permittees under this article to file with the board in a prescribed form:

(1) annual, periodic, or special reports; or

(2) answers, in writing, to specific questions;

to provide information concerning the business conduct of the licensee or permittee and the practices and management of the business of the licensee or permittee as the practices and management relate to other persons in the same business.

(b) The board may require that the reports and answers under this section be made under oath and filed within a reasonable time if the requirements are determined to be essential by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-17.]

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-13-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-13-7-2
Policies of the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In holding the fair, the commission and the board are subject to the policies of the commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-10
Inspection under seed contract; procedure; court order; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "commissioner" refers to the state seed commissioner.

(b) A seed contract may not give or be interpreted to give a seed supplier or an agent of a seed supplier the right to enter real property owned or occupied by the farmer to acquire samples of the crop grown from the seed or any other plant growing on the real property unless all of the following apply:

(1) The seed supplier gives written notice to the farmer and the commissioner of the seed supplier's intent to enter the real property. The notice must be given not later than five (5) business days before the day the seed supplier or the seed supplier's agent enters the real property. The notice must include the following information:

(A) The date and time of the entry upon the land.

(B) The purpose for the entry upon the land.

(2) The seed supplier must permit the farmer, the commissioner, or the agents of the farmer or the commissioner to accompany the seed supplier or the seed supplier's agent while samples are taken.

(3) The seed supplier must permit the farmer, the commissioner, or the agents of the farmer or the commissioner to take matching samples or receive split samples of any samples taken by the seed supplier.

(c) The seed supplier must provide reasonable cooperation to the farmer, the commissioner, or the agents of the farmer or the commissioner during the course of activities described in subsection (b)(2) and (b)(3).

(d) If the commissioner or an agent of the commissioner accompanies the seed supplier on the real property to take samples under this section, the seed supplier and the farmer shall each pay fifty percent (50%) of the reasonable costs incurred by the commissioner or the commissioner's agent, as determined by the commissioner, in connection with the activities.

(e) In an action on the seed contract between the seed supplier and the farmer, the prevailing party may recover the costs that the prevailing party paid under subsection (d) in addition to any other damages to which the prevailing party is entitled.

(f) A seed supplier may obtain an order from a court with jurisdiction authorizing the seed supplier or the seed supplier's agent to enter real estate owned or occupied by a farmer and on which seed that is the subject of a seed contract is growing. If the court issues an order, the order must require that if any samples are taken, matching or split samples must be taken by a person who is independent from the seed supplier.

(g) The commissioner may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-4
Shares
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A corporation incorporated under this chapter may:

(1) divide its corporate property into shares; and

(2) designate the manner that the shares may be held, sold, conveyed, assigned, or transferred.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-2-4.]

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

Sec. 2. If a hearing is provided for or authorized to be held by the board, the board may designate a person as the board's agent to conduct the hearing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-19-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-2
Prohibition against underground storage; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not store fluid fertilizer in an underground or lined pit storage container. This prohibition does not apply to the following:

(1) A watertight catch basin used for the temporary collection of runoff or rinsate from transfer and loading areas.

(2) Storage in:

(A) a "316" or "317" stainless steel storage container; or

(B) a container approved by the state chemist, if:

(i) the storage container is enclosed within an approved liner; and

(ii) an approved program of ground water monitoring to detect leakage is established.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-14-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-14-7-5
Contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A 4-H club described in section 2 of this chapter may solicit and accept any kind of contribution for the development and maintenance of the club's projects.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-33
Officers and director; charges; removal
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) A member of an association may bring charges against an officer or a director by filing the charges in writing with the secretary of the association, together with a petition that is signed by five percent (5%) of the members and that requests the removal of the officer or director.

(b) The removal of the officer or director shall be voted upon at the next regular or special meeting of the association. The association may by a vote of a majority of the members of the association remove the officer or director and fill the vacancy.

(c) The director or officer against whom the charges have been brought must:

(1) be informed in writing of the charges before the meeting described in subsection (b); and

(2) have an opportunity at the meeting to be heard in person or by counsel and to present witnesses.

The person or persons bringing the charges against the director or officer are entitled to the same opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel and to present witnesses.

(d) If the bylaws provide for the election of directors by districts with primary elections in each district, a petition for removal of a director must be signed by twenty percent (20%) of the members residing in the district from which the director was elected. The board of directors must call a special meeting of the members residing in that district to consider the removal of the director. The director in question may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of the members of that district.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-40
"Weed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. As used in this chapter, "weed" means any plant that grows where the plant is not wanted.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(29).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-18
Receipts
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A person who sells hemp in Indiana must:

(1) be licensed in Indiana and in the jurisdiction where the hemp was grown; and

(2) provide the buyer with a receipt that contains the seller's name, place of business, and license number and quantity of hemp sold.

(b) A person who buys hemp in Indiana must retain the receipt described in subsection (a)(2) for a period of two (2) years.

As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-20
Destruction or alteration of a brand on livestock
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A person who knowingly destroys or alters a brand recorded with the board from livestock to conceal the identity of the owner of that livestock commits a Level 5 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-14(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.223.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-4
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana pesticide review board established by IC 15-16-4-42.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(4).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-77 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-77
"Tank mixed liquid fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 77. "Tank mixed liquid fertilizer" means a fluid mixture of commercial fertilizer and water in which the total nutrient content of the mixture does not exceed the amount determined by the state chemist under IC 15-16-3-21.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-12
Powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board has all powers necessary to fulfill the board's duties under this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.56; P.L.81-2009, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-51
"Manufacturing grade milk products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "Manufacturing grade milk products" means dairy products that are not considered Grade A under IC 15-18-1 or under the rules adopted under IC 15-18-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-27.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-28
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The commissioner may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Describe the conditions and circumstances relating to seed to which arbitration under this chapter is applicable.

(2) Supplement the procedures of the arbitration process set forth in this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-11-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-11-5-7
Eligibility for grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An association or organization must be a nonprofit entity to be eligible for grants under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-26
Failure to file report; forfeiture after notice of default
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A person who fails to file an annual or a special report as required by this chapter within the time fixed by the state veterinarian for filing the report and for thirty (30) days after notice of default shall forfeit to the state one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of the continuance of the failure beginning thirty-one (31) days after the notice of default. The forfeiture is payable into the state treasury and is recoverable in a civil suit in the name of the state of Indiana brought in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court where the person has the person's principal office or in any county in which the person does business.

(b) The prosecuting attorneys, under the direction of the attorney general, shall prosecute for the recovery of forfeitures. The costs and expenses of prosecution must be paid out of the appropriation for the expenses of the courts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-28.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-64 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-64
Submission of pesticide formula; registration; notification; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. (a) The state chemist may require the submission of the complete formula of any pesticide product, including:

(1) the confidential statement of formula;

(2) the analytical methods for the analysis of the pesticide formulation and the analysis of residues of the pesticide product in environmental media;

(3) the analytical standards of the pesticide product;

(4) the safety data sheet;

(5) the physical sample of the pesticide product; and

(6) a statement of all claims to be made for the pesticide product, including a full description of the tests made and the results of the tests upon which the claims are based.

In the case of a federally registered product, this requirement may be waived.

(b) The state chemist shall register a pesticide product if:

(1) the state chemist determines that the composition of the pesticide product warrants the proposed claims for the pesticide product;

(2) the pesticide product, its labeling, and other material required to be submitted comply with the requirements of section 61 of this chapter; and

(3) the state chemist determines that the person submitting the application for registration has complied with the requirements of this chapter, including satisfying all outstanding judgments resulting from a violation of this chapter, after any action has been finalized under section 64.5 of this chapter.

(c) The state chemist shall notify the applicant that the pesticide product, labeling, or other material required to be submitted fails to comply with the law if the state chemist determines:

(1) that the proposed claims for the pesticide product; or

(2) the pesticide product, its labeling, and other material required to be submitted;

does not comply with this chapter, including satisfying all outstanding judgments resulting from a violation of this chapter, after any action has been finalized under section 64.5 of this chapter.

(d) If the state chemist notifies an applicant under subsection (c), the state chemist shall give the applicant an opportunity to make the necessary corrections. If upon receipt of notice, the applicant does not make the corrections, the state chemist may refuse to register the pesticide product.

(e) The state chemist, in accordance with the procedures specified in this section, may deny, suspend, or cancel the registration of a pesticide whenever the state chemist determines that:

(1) the pesticide product;

(2) the pesticide product's labeling; or

(3) the person submitting the application for registration of the pesticide product;

does not comply with this chapter, including satisfying all outstanding judgments resulting from a violation of this chapter, after any action has been finalized under section 64.5 of this chapter.

(f) If:

(1) an application for registration is refused; or

(2) the state chemist proposes to deny, suspend, or cancel a registration;

notice of the action and information concerning the person's right to obtain a review under section 64.5 of this chapter must be given to the applicant or registrant.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.69; P.L.91-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-72 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-72
"Official establishment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 72. "Official establishment", for purposes of IC 15-17-5, means an establishment that has been granted inspection under IC 15-17-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-31.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-11-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-11-7-2
Director's responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director shall do the following:

(1) Instigate the formation of a market and development plan for diversified farming.

(2) Encourage the development and growth of diversified farming, aquaculture, and specialty crops through education programs.

(3) Administer the United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

(4) Identify diversified farming opportunities.

(5) Create a healthy network to better connect farmers to available resources.

(6) Aggressively promote the opportunities and benefits of agricultural diversification.

(7) Report on the department's activities under this chapter in the annual report submitted under IC 15-11-2-8.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.33; P.L.130-2018, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-15
"Pet"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, except as provided in section 18 of this chapter, "pet" means a dog or cat.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(16).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-15-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-15-3-4
Offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who violates or refuses to comply with this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-14-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-14-2-3
State horticulture association; maintenance of collections
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) When the state horticultural association has complied with this chapter, the association is entitled to the occupancy and use of any unappropriated room in the state capitol or other building used or occupied by the state.

(b) The room described in subsection (a) shall be designated as the department of horticulture.

(c) An association occupying the room described in subsection (a) may maintain in the room:

(1) a library;

(2) specimens and representations of horticultural industry;

(3) collections of insect specimens or birds that are injurious or beneficial to horticultural products in Indiana; and

(4) floral specimens and representations collected by the association.

Those items and other items that the association collects and deposits in the room must be available for public inspection and examination under rules adopted by the association.

(d) The association:

(1) shall hold the items described in subsection (c) until ordered under rules adopted by the association or the interests of horticulture require; and

(2) may adopt bylaws for the association's protection and good order that are considered necessary and not inconsistent with Indiana law.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-11-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-26
ISA board member election manner; date
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The election of an ISA board member must be conducted by the ISA in a manner designated by the ISA and set forth in the notices required under section 23 of this chapter. The winner of an election takes office at the first meeting after the end of the marketing year.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-46
Confidential information; disclosure; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. A person who recklessly uses to the person's own advantage or recklessly reveals to persons other than the state chemist, an agent of the state chemist, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding any information acquired under this chapter concerning any method, records, formulations, or processes entitled to protection as a trade secret commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, this does not prohibit the state chemist or the state chemist's agent from exchanging information of a regulatory nature with officials of the United States government or of other states who are also prohibited by law from revealing protected information.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-65 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-65
"Modified accredited or tuberculosis free area"
Status: in_force

Sec. 65. "Modified accredited or tuberculosis free area" means an area that meets the requirements established by the board and the United States department of agriculture under a cooperative agreement as provided for by this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-8
CCH and PARP credits
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state chemist is responsible for evaluating all instruction and training opportunities submitted for consideration of approval for CCH and PARP credits.

(b) Training and instruction may be evaluated and approved for both CCH and PARP credits.

(c) All requests for CCH or PARP approval by the state chemist must be submitted as follows:

(1) At least twenty-one (21) days before the date that the instruction or training event will occur.

(2) In a format determined by the state chemist.

(3) By an individual directly responsible for the CCH instruction or training event.

(4) By the county extension educator with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service for the PARP instruction or training.

(d) The state chemist shall use the following criteria to evaluate and approve the instruction and training events for CCH and PARP:

(1) The event must be open to all certified applicators.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3), any costs or participation fees to cover expenses incurred by the training providers must be the same for all certified applicators attending.

(3) Professional educational organizations claiming Internal Revenue Service 501(c) status and governmental organizations may charge variable participation fees.

(4) The event may not be in-house training.

(5) The venue must be large enough to accommodate a reasonable number of certified applicators from outside the immediate organization facilitating the instruction or training.

(6) The event must be open without fee or charge to the state chemist for monitoring.

(7) The event must have an effective mechanism for the person responsible for the training to verify participation of each certified applicator from the start to the conclusion of the CCH or PARP event.

(8) The event must include at least one (1) state chemist approved regulatory topic.

(9) Subject matter and content must include at least one (1) of the following:

(A) Fertilizer material storage.

(B) Fertilizer material chemistry.

(C) Fertilizer material equipment calibration and maintenance.

(D) Fertilizer material use.

(E) Fertilizer material transportation.

(F) Fertilizer material application development and implementation.

(G) Spill response procedures.

(H) Public and customer safety.

(I) Public and customer concerns.

(J) Applicator safety.

(K) Environmental safety.

(L) Environmental issues.

(M) Employee training.

(N) Associated state and federal laws or regulations affecting fertilizer materials or fertilizer material applicators.

(10) Subject matter and content may not include any of the following:

(A) Product or service sales or promotions.

(B) Employee hiring or retention.

(C) General business practices.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-48 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-48
Board; information concerning pesticides
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. The board may:

(1) collect;

(2) analyze; and

(3) interpret;

information on matters relating to the registration and use of pesticides.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(4) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-91 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-91
"Private sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 91. "Private sale" means any sale other than a public sale.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-41.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-20
Violations; minor violations; injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A person that:

(1) knowingly makes a false application for a license issued under this chapter; or

(2) violates this chapter;

commits a Class C infraction.

(b) The state chemist is not required to report minor violations of this chapter for:

(1) prosecution; or

(2) the implementation of seizure proceedings;

if the state chemist believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable written notice of warning.

(c) The state chemist may apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining a person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. An injunction issued under this subsection shall be issued without bond.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-52 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-52
Applications for licensure; denials; expiration; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. (a) A person applying for a license described under section 49, 50, or 51 of this chapter must:

(1) submit an application to the state chemist on a form provided by the state chemist;

(2) pass the appropriate examination provided under section 45 of this chapter;

(3) except for a person who is:

(A) applying for a licensed public applicator's license; or

(B) an employee of a nonprofit organization;

submit a fee of forty-five dollars ($45) to the state chemist; and

(4) if the person will engage in the aerial application of pesticides, submit proof to the state chemist that the person has satisfied aerial application requirements under applicable state and federal laws.

(b) Subject to section 65 of this chapter, if a person meets the requirements under subsection (a), the state chemist shall issue the appropriate license to the person.

(c) If the state chemist does not issue a license to a person who applied for a license described under subsection (a), the state chemist shall inform the person in writing of the reason the license was not issued.

(d) A person who has been issued a license under subsection (b):

(1) shall notify the state chemist in writing within ten (10) days after a change in or termination of the person's employment as a licensed applicator for hire, a licensed applicator not for hire, or a licensed public applicator; and

(2) may apply to the state chemist to transfer or amend the person's license by submitting an updated application form described under subsection (a)(1).

(e) A license issued under subsection (b):

(1) expires January 1 of each year; and

(2) subject to section 65 of this chapter, may be renewed by the person holding the license if the person:

(A) submits a renewal application on a form provided by the state chemist; and

(B) except for a person renewing a licensed public applicator's license or an employee of a nonprofit organization, pays a forty-five dollar ($45) renewal fee;

before January 1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-8.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.76; P.L.99-2012, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-37 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-37
Restrictions on use of assessment
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) Proceeds of the checkoff assessment collected by the council under this chapter may not be used to influence legislation or governmental action or policy.

(b) Proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used to communicate information related to the:

(1) conduct;

(2) implementation; or

(3) results;

of promotion, research, and market development activities to appropriate government officials.

(c) After January 1, 2009, proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used for action designed to market corn or corn products directly to a foreign government or a political subdivision of a foreign government. However, not more than five percent (5%) of the annual amount collected may be used under this subsection.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-32.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-11
"Labeling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "labeling" refers to the use of labels or other written, printed, or graphic representations in any form accompanying or associated with a lot of seed whether in bulk or in containers. The term includes any representations on an invoice.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-14
Compliance with national standards; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Raw milk for processing and milk and milk products must conform to all the standards in the rules adopted by the board.

(b) The board shall adopt a rule under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for Grade A milk and milk products. The standards adopted under this section must be:

(1) the same as; or

(2) at least as effective in protecting health as;

the national standards for Grade A milk adopted by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments in accordance with the national conference's Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.

(c) The board shall determine when an amendment to national standards described in subsection (b) has been adopted. If the board determines that an amendment to the national standards has been adopted, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to amend the rules adopted by the board under subsection (b) to provide a standard that is:

(1) the same as; or

(2) at least as effective in protecting health as;

the amendment to the national standards for Grade A milk.

(d) The board may adopt standards for the production of manufacturing grade milk products.

(e) The board may do the following:

(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 defining grades of raw milk and milk products and various tests to be made at different intervals in the receipt of raw milk and milk products for the manufacturing or processing of milk and milk products.

(2) Adopt sanitary rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the sampling, production, manufacturing, processing, handling, packing, storing, distributing, and transporting of milk and milk products for the enforcement of this chapter.

(3) Provide that raw milk and milk products that do not meet the minimum standards provided and that are unfit for human consumption be destroyed or removed from distribution channels for human food in a manner provided by rule.

(4) Require training for bulk milk hauler/samplers.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.7; P.L.93-2024, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-2
For hire use of fertilizer material
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Fertilizer material used for hire on the property of another person for purposes of producing an agricultural crop must be used by:

(1) an individual who has a valid commercial applicator license; or

(2) an individual who:

(A) is a trained employee; and

(B) is operating under the supervision of a certified applicator.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-4
Commission; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may do the following:

(1) Enter into contracts related to the commission's powers and duties under this article.

(2) Receive gifts.

(3) Charge admissions.

(4) Purchase, lease, and sell real and personal property.

(5) Make improvements to the fairgrounds and property owned by the commission.

(b) The commission is responsible for all contracts related to the fair.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-79 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-79
"Officially vaccinated calves"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79. "Officially vaccinated calves" means calves that were vaccinated in accordance with the state rules and federal regulations existing at the time of vaccination.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-33.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-51 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-51
Administration; state chemist
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. The state chemist shall administer this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-15
Convention elections; credentials; copies
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall send copies of the credentials of each individual entitled to vote in a district convention to the following:

(1) The board member representing the district.

(2) The individual who will preside over the district convention.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-44 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-44
Sampling methods
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. (a) In order to secure a representative sample, equal portions must be taken from evenly distributed parts of the quantity of seed or screenings to be sampled. Access must be available to all parts of the quantity of seed. When more than one (1) trierful of seed is drawn from a bag, different paths through the bag must be followed. When more than one (1) handful is taken from a bag, the handfuls must be taken from well-separated points.

(b) Free flowing seeds must be sampled as follows:

(1) For free flowing seed in bags or bulk, a probe or trier must be used.

(2) For small free flowing seed in bags, a probe or trier long enough to sample all portions of the bag must be used.

(c) Non-free flowing seed, including certain grass seed or uncleaned seed or screenings, that is difficult to sample with a probe or trier must be sampled by inserting the hand into the bulk and withdrawing representative portions. The hand is inserted in an open position and the fingers are held closely together while the hand is being inserted and the portion withdrawn.

(d) As the seed or screenings are sampled, the person taking the sample shall examine each portion of the sample. If the sample appears to lack uniformity, the portions may not be combined into a composite sample but must be retained as separate samples or combined to form individual container samples to determine if a lack of uniformity may exist.

(e) If the portions appear to be uniform, the portions must be combined to form a composite sample.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-11
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board has general supervision of:

(1) the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests affecting the health of animals within and in transit through Indiana; and

(2) the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of products derived from animals;

to control health hazards that may threaten the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-11-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-11-6-1
Director's responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director is responsible for foreign market promotion for agricultural products and doing the following:

(1) Creating a plan for international trade.

(2) Working in partnership with the Food Export Association of the Midwest.

(3) Conducting and participating in foreign trade missions.

(4) Providing education on export and export opportunities for Indiana agricultural businesses.

(5) Reporting on the department's activities under this chapter in the annual report submitted under IC 15-11-2-8.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.30; P.L.130-2018, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 15-17-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-17-1-1
Purposes of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following are the purposes of this article:

(1) To promote, encourage, and advance the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests affecting:

(A) the health of animals within Indiana; and

(B) trade in animals and animal products in and from Indiana.

(2) To protect the agricultural public and all other persons who might be damaged through the purchase, sale, or exchange of animals by means of fraud, deception, dishonesty, or discrimination arising out of the marketing of animals.

(3) To safeguard the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana against health hazards, annoyances, and nuisances that might arise from the collection, transportation, and cooking of garbage to be fed to swine.

(4) To control and regulate the transportation over the highways of Indiana and the disposal of:

(A) the carcasses of dead animals not slaughtered and intended for human foods; and

(B) the nonedible byproducts from the slaughtering of animals and poultry for human foods;

to the end that the spread of animal diseases in Indiana is controlled and that the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana is conserved and protected against dangers, annoyances, and nuisances that might arise from carcasses and byproducts of slaughtering and from the transportation and disposal of carcasses and the byproducts of slaughtering if these activities were not regulated by laws designed to effectuate these purposes and public policy.

(5) To control and regulate the sanitary and health conditions under which animals are brought upon, consigned to, sold, bartered, or exchanged through, or removed from, the premises of livestock auction markets or community sales, to the end that the spread of diseases and pests of animals in Indiana is controlled and that the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana is conserved and protected.

(6) To regulate the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of products derived from animals to control health hazards that may threaten the public health and welfare of the citizens of Indiana or threaten trade in animals and animal products in and from Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 15-2.1-1-1; subdivision (2) formerly 15-2.1-1-2; subdivision (3) formerly 15-2.1-1-3; subdivision (4) formerly 15-2.1-1-4; subdivision (5) formerly 15-2.1-1-5; subdivision (6) formerly 15-2.1-1-5.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-12
State seed commissioner duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The state seed commissioner is responsible for the following:

(1) Monitoring the hemp grown by any license holder.

(2) Conducting random testing of the hemp for compliance with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels. The state seed commissioner may enter into agreements with one (1) or more laboratories selected by the Indiana state police department to perform testing under this subdivision.

(3) Establishing necessary testing criteria and protocols, including a procedure for testing, using post decarboxylation or other similarly reliable methods, for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration levels of the hemp produced.

(4) Establishing the minimum number of acres to be planted under each license issued under this chapter.

(5) Regulating any propagative material of a hemp plant.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.13; P.L.156-2020, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-0.3
Treatment of rules adopted by Indiana department of health; transfer of records, powers, duties, liabilities; transfer of pending matters
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. (a) Rules adopted by the Indiana department of health before July 1, 1996, under IC 16-42-12 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), IC 16-42-13 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), and IC 16-42-16 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996) are considered rules of the Indiana state board of animal health after June 30, 1996.

(b) On July 1, 1996, all records, powers, duties, and liabilities of the Indiana department of health under IC 16-42-12 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), IC 16-42-13 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), and IC 16-42-16 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996) are transferred to the Indiana state board of animal health under:

(1) IC 15-2.1-22 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal);

(2) IC 15-2.1-23 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal), now codified at IC 15-18-1; and

(3) IC 15-2.1-24 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal), now codified at IC 15-17-5.

(c) All matters pending before and judgments entered by the Indiana department of health under IC 16-42-12 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), IC 16-42-13 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), and IC 16-42-16 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996) are transferred to the Indiana state board of animal health under:

(1) IC 15-2.1-22 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal);

(2) IC 15-2.1-23 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal), now codified at IC 15-18-1; and

(3) IC 15-2.1-24 (as added by P.L.137-1996 and before its repeal), now codified at IC 15-17-5.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.302. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-22
Executive committee; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. If the association's bylaws provide for an executive committee, all of the functions and powers of the board of directors may be delegated to the committee, subject to the general direction and control of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-11(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-10
Employees; salaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The salary of the employees of the board shall be fixed according to IC 4-12-2.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-10.]

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

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "feed ingredient" means each of the constituent materials making up a commercial feed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(8).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-1
Application; forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An application for a license under this article must be made on forms prescribed by the board. The board may adopt a rule that requires:

(1) the information on the application to be subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before a notary public by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative; and

(2) that the affidavit is a component of the application.

(b) The application must include the information required by this article. The board shall use the information from the application and other information as the board considers pertinent to determine whether a license should be issued, suspended, revoked, or denied.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-16
"Research"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "research" means a study to advance the:

(1) marketability;

(2) production;

(3) product development;

(4) quality; or

(5) functional or nutritional value;

of soybeans and any product derived from soybeans, including research activities designed to identify and analyze barriers to domestic and foreign sales of soybeans.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-7
Appointment of successor
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the term of office of a member of the board, the governor shall appoint a successor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-28
"Pesticide product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. As used in this chapter, "pesticide product" means a pesticide or device offered for distribution or use, including any labeling.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(35).]

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

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "seed" refers to agricultural seed (as defined in IC 15-15-1-2) or vegetable seed (as defined in IC 15-15-1-24) used to grow a commercial agricultural or a commercial vegetable crop.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-32
Labeling requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The bag or other container in which any commercial fertilizer is offered for sale, sold, or distributed in Indiana must have a written or printed statement of the net weight and the information required by section 31 of this chapter directly on or affixed to the package.

(b) If the commercial fertilizer is distributed in bulk, the written or printed statement required by section 31 of this chapter must:

(1) accompany the commercial fertilizer at delivery; and

(2) be supplied to the purchaser at time of delivery.

(c) Any additional information, including printed materials or a design, that is attached to, appears on, or is associated with the commercial fertilizer may not conflict with the information required under this section.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.19; P.L.98-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 15-14-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-14-6-3
Voting rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) In all meetings of stockholders of a society, described in section 1 of this chapter, held for the:

(1) election of:

(A) trustees; or

(B) directors; or

(2) purpose of expressing the will of the stockholders by vote on any question;

a stockholder is entitled to cast one (1) vote for each share the stockholder owns and has fully paid for.

(b) A stockholder is not entitled to vote on more than ten (10) shares in a vote held under subsection (a).

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.