Ind. Code § 15-17-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-27
Adverse conditions in official establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) If a condition exists in an official establishment that may adversely affect the wholesomeness of meat, poultry, meat food products, or meat byproducts prepared or processed in the official establishment, the state veterinarian may suspend state meat or poultry inspection until the condition is remedied.

(b) After notice and hearing in compliance with IC 4-21.5, the board may revoke state meat and poultry inspection from an official establishment if the person in authority at the establishment repeatedly and persistently fails to comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-21
New license for testers and samplers
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. An application for a new license to test must be accompanied by the payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30). An application for a new license to sample or weigh must be accompanied by the payment of a fee of twenty dollars ($20). The fee shall pay for the first regular tester's or sampler's license issued to the applicant. If the applicant fails the examination or discontinues work before the examination can be given, the applicant forfeits the fee paid for the new license.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-5
Officers; records; location
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The advisory board shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a treasurer, and other officers the board considers necessary. The chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission serves as secretary and is entitled to vote on all matters.

(b) The records of the board shall be kept by the Indiana horse racing commission.

(c) The office of the board must be at the same location as the offices of the Indiana horse racing commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-71 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-71
"Storage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 71. "Storage" means the storage of bulk fertilizer or manure based fertilizer by a person that:

(1) manufactures or distributes bulk fertilizer or manure based fertilizer; or

(2) stores bulk fertilizer or manure based fertilizer for personal use.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-19
Duties of establishments
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (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) An establishment operating under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Provide information considered necessary by the state veterinarian to enforce this chapter.

(2) Supply samples of ingredients used in the formulation of products.

(3) Supply samples of products manufactured, processed, or prepared in the establishment for laboratory examination or other examination required by the board to ensure that the products comply with this chapter and IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-5
Permitted animals property of the owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Permitted animals, including their products, are the property of the licensed owner of the hunting preserve containing the permitted animals.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-6
State veterinarian assistance to local health officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a quarantine has been declared under this chapter, the state veterinarian shall send an agent or employee into the area to assist the local health officers in the development of a program to control rabies in that area and assist the local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the quarantine requirements.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-2
Testing; contract between county and board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) After a county council makes an appropriation under section 1 of this chapter, the commissioners of the county shall enter into a contract with the board concerning the testing in the county required under section 1 of this chapter and the expenses paid by the county.

(b) The board shall prescribe a standard contract for all counties concerning expenditures for incidental items and the employment of veterinary inspectors.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-18
Refunded fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A producer or handler is entitled to have the fees paid by the producer or handler refunded as provided in this section.

(b) A producer or handler must file a request for refund with the dean of agriculture not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the payment of the fees.

(c) The dean of agriculture shall provide forms for the request of refund of fees under this section. A refund form shall be made available to a producer or handler when payment is made.

(d) For the purpose of making an application for a refund, a producer is considered the agent of all persons who have an interest in the agricultural commodity. The interest of each person in the agricultural commodity must be indicated on the refund request form, and the refund shall be paid to each interested person's interest according to that person's interest.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-6
"Indiana Soybean Alliance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "Indiana Soybean Alliance" refers to the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana on July 1, 1997.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-11-7-3
Grant and loan consideration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person engaged in the business of aquaculture is entitled to the same consideration for a grant or loan under the statutes or administrative rules of the state as a person engaged in other forms of farming.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.8-3.]

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

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "effective", as applied to inoculants, means that under laboratory tests at least two (2) nodules must be produced on or adjacent to the primary root on at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the plants in the test.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-67 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-67
Review of state chemist actions; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 67. (a) A person who is:

(1) subject to an action under section 65, 66, or 70 of this chapter; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-10
Withdrawals from treasury
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Money may be drawn from the treasury of an association only upon the order of a majority of the board of directors. A warrant must be:

(1) signed by the president of the board of directors; and

(2) attested by the treasurer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-3
Council established
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The invasive species council is established within the Purdue University College of Agriculture.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-5
State veterinarian; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state veterinarian:

(1) serves as the chief administrative officer of the board and performs the duties delegated by the board to the state veterinarian;

(2) provides technical advice and assistance to, and serves as the chief administrative officer of, the Indiana board of veterinary medicine under IC 25-38.1; and

(3) performs the duties delegated by the Indiana board of veterinary medicine to the state veterinarian.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-13
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person may not:

(1) install:

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

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

without first obtaining written approval of the state chemist for the location of the facility;

(2) distribute ammonia or ammonia solutions from an unapproved location for which approval is required under this chapter;

(3) distribute, store, transport, or use ammonia or ammonia solutions in violation of:

(A) this chapter; or

(B) the rules adopted under this chapter;

(4) violate a correction order issued under section 12 of this chapter; or

(5) use an ammonia or ammonia solutions container for any purpose without the prior authorization of the owner of the container.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-3
Statutory construction of recodification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, sections 4 through 9 of this chapter shall be applied to the statutory construction of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-28
Misbranding of commercial feed
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A commercial feed is considered misbranded if any of the following conditions exist:

(1) Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular.

(2) It is distributed under the name of another commercial feed.

(3) It is not labeled as required by section 26 or 27 of this chapter.

(4) It purports to be or is represented as a commercial feed, or it purports to contain or is represented as containing a commercial feed ingredient, unless the commercial feed or feed ingredient conforms to the definition, if any, prescribed by rule by the state chemist.

(5) Any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed on the label or labeling with sufficient conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in sufficient terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-5
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "person" includes an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, and an association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-15-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-17-15-12
Documents accompanying animals in transit
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The official health certificates, tests, charts, or other prescribed documents that are required by law or by rule must:

(1) accompany animals when they are transported, shipped, or moved;

(2) be present in the truck or other vehicle of transport used in shipping the animals; and

(3) be available for inspection by authorized personnel of the board.

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

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

Sec. 8. The creamery license division of Purdue University, in cooperation with the board, shall enforce this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-75 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-75
"Surface application"
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. "Surface application" means the placement of fertilizer material by spraying or spreading onto the land surface.

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "noxious weed" refers to the following:

(1) Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense).

(2) Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense).

(3) Columbus grass (Sorghum almum).

(4) Bur cucumber (Sicyos angulatus).

(5) Shattercane (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench spp. drummondii (Steud.) deWet).

(6) Common waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis) and tall waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus).

(7) Marestail or horseweed (Conyza canadensis).

(8) Palmer amaranth or carelessweed (Amaranthus palmeri).

(9) Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum).

(10) Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii).

(11) Rough pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus).

(12) Smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.141-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-19-1-2
Incorporation of fair associations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A group of at least five (5) persons may form an incorporated company for the purpose of forming a fair association to improve the breeding and speed of stock and to promote agriculture.

(b) To form a fair association described in subsection (a), a group must adopt written articles of association that:

(1) specify the purpose of the fair association;

(2) specify the corporate name chosen for the fair association;

(3) list the name and residence of each member;

(4) contain an impression of the corporate seal; and

(5) establish the manner in which persons or officers are chosen to manage the business concerns of the fair association.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-15-4-1
Dean of agriculture; administration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The dean of agriculture of Purdue University:

(1) shall administer and implement this chapter; and

(2) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the dean of agriculture considers necessary to carry out the purposes and secure the efficient administration of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-12-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-12-2-5
Director's powers; delegation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The director may do the following:

(1) Collect, compromise, adjust, or cancel claims and obligations arising out of or administered under:

(A) this chapter; or

(B) any mortgage, lease, contract, or agreement entered into or administered under this chapter.

(2) If in the director's judgment it is necessary and advisable, pursue a claim or an obligation described in subdivision (1) to final collection in any court having jurisdiction.

(3) Bid for and purchase at any execution, foreclosure, or other sale or otherwise acquire property:

(A) on which the director has a lien by reason of a judgment or execution; or

(B) that is pledged, mortgaged, or conveyed to secure or that otherwise secures any loan or other indebtedness owing to or acquired by the director under this chapter.

(4) Accept title to any property purchased or acquired under this section, operate or lease the property for a period considered necessary to protect the investment in the property, and sell or dispose of the property in a manner consistent with this chapter.

(b) The authority under this section shall be delegated by the director to the United States Secretary of Agriculture with respect to funds or assets authorized to be administered and used by the director under agreements entered into under section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-36
Purchase of property or stock in another entity
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. If an association that is organized under or governed by this chapter with capital stock purchases:

(1) the stock;

(2) any property; or

(3) any interest in any property;

of any person, firm, corporation, or association, the association may discharge the obligations incurred in the purchase, wholly or in part, by exchanging for the acquired interest, shares of the association's capital stock to an amount that at par value would equal the fair market value of the stock or interest purchased, as determined by the board of directors. In that case, the transfer to the association of the stock or interest purchased must be equivalent to payment in cash for the shares of stock issued.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-3
Board; terms; reappointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of an individual as a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter begins on the later of the following:

(1) October 1 after the expiration of the term of the member whom the individual is appointed or elected to succeed.

(2) For an individual appointed under section 2(a)(4) of this chapter, the day the individual is appointed by the governor.

(b) The term of a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter expires on September 30 of the fourth year after the expiration of the term of the member's immediate predecessor.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a member of the board may be reappointed or reelected for a new term. A member reappointed or reelected is the member's own:

(1) successor for purposes of subsection (a); and

(2) immediate predecessor for purposes of subsection (b).

(d) An individual may not serve as a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter for more than eight (8) years in any twelve (12) year period, except as provided in section 4(c) of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-66 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-66
"Move"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. "Move" means the following:

(1) To carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport.

(2) To aid, abet, cause, or induce carrying, entering, importing, mailing, shipping, or transporting.

(3) To offer to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport.

(4) To receive in order to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport.

(5) To release into the environment.

(6) To allow any of the activities described in this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-29.9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-46
Board; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. (a) Ten (10) voting members of the board constitute a quorum.

(b) Official actions are subject to approval by a simple majority of board members present at a called meeting.

(c) The chairperson shall actively participate in all decisions of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.64; P.L.29-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-12
Prohibited fees; private practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) An employee may not receive or collect any fee or other payment for any services provided as an employee.

(b) To learn professional skills and become familiar with new developments in the field of veterinary medicine, the state veterinarian or other veterinarians employed by the board may, in an individual capacity as a licensed veterinarian but not in an official capacity as a board employee, engage in the private practice of veterinary medicine if the private practice of veterinary medicine does not interfere with the employee's performance of duties as an employee of the board or does not violate state laws governing ethics and conflicts of interest.

(c) The board may impose conditions or restrictions on the practice of veterinary medicine by the board's employees to facilitate the performance of board duties and compliance with state ethics laws.

(d) The state is not liable for any act performed by the state veterinarian or a board employee performed in the private practice of veterinary medicine.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-13-10-3
Bond purposes; form; duration; sale
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to the approval of the governor, the commission may, by resolution, authorize and issue revenue bonds to:

(1) pay all or part of the cost of a project; or

(2) refund outstanding revenue bonds.

(b) The principal of and the interest on bonds must be payable solely from the revenues specifically pledged to the payment of the principal and the interest on the bonds.

(c) The bonds of each issue must:

(1) be dated; and

(2) mature at a time not exceeding thirty (30) years from the date of the bonds.

(d) The bonds may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the commission, at a price and under terms and conditions fixed by the commission.

(e) The commission shall:

(1) determine the form of the bonds; and

(2) fix:

(A) the denomination of the bonds; and

(B) the place of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any bank or trust company in the United States.

(f) The bonds must be signed in the name of the commission by:

(1) the commission chairperson; or

(2) the facsimile signature of the commission chairperson.

(g) The official seal of the commission, or a facsimile of the seal, must be:

(1) affixed to the bonds; and

(2) attested by the executive director of the commission.

(h) If an officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on a bond ceases to be an officer before the delivery of the bonds, the signature or facsimile is valid and sufficient for all purposes as if the officer had remained in office until the delivery.

(i) Bonds issued under this chapter have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the laws of Indiana.

(j) Bonds may be issued in registered form.

(k) Bonds must be sold in accordance with IC 21-32-3.

(l) The commission shall cooperate with and use the assistance of the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3 in the issuance of the bonds.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-9-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.189-2018, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-45
"Laboratory"
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. "Laboratory" means:

(1) the animal disease diagnostic laboratory established by IC 21-46-3-1; or

(2) any other laboratory approved by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-99 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-99
"Transfer station"
Status: reserved

Sec. 99. "Transfer station" means a place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products are transferred directly from one (1) milk tank truck to another.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-51.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-26
Seizure of manure based fertilizer; condemnation and disposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) Any manure based fertilizer not in compliance with this chapter is subject to seizure based on a complaint of the state chemist filed in a court with jurisdiction in the area in which the manure based fertilizer is located.

(b) Subject to subsection (a), if the court finds the manure based fertilizer is in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the manure based fertilizer, the manure based fertilizer must be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the manure based fertilizer and all applicable laws.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-21-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-21-6-1
Preemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.

(b) After December 31, 2009, a unit may not adopt an ordinance concerning regulation of commercial dog breeders that imposes more stringent or detailed requirements than the requirements under this article. A unit may enforce an ordinance concerning regulation of commercial dog breeders that imposes more stringent or detailed requirements than the requirements under this article if the ordinance was adopted before January 1, 2010.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-60 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-60
Exemptions; used for research
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. Section 59(4) of this chapter does not apply to pesticides used in research by:

(1) the United States Department of Agriculture;

(2) the United States Department of Interior;

(3) the Purdue University agricultural research programs; or

(4) other persons who are qualified researchers as approved by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-3
"First purchaser"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "first purchaser" refers to the following:

(1) A person that buys or is engaged in the business of receiving a porcine animal as a commission merchant.

(2) A person that buys or is engaged in the business of receiving a porcine animal at an auction market.

(3) A person that buys or is engaged in the business of receiving a porcine animal at a livestock market.

(4) A producer that raises a porcine animal, slaughters the porcine animal, and sells the pork.

(5) A person in the business of purchasing a porcine animal on behalf of a producer.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-11
State fair subsidiary corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission may establish a nonprofit subsidiary corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to solicit and accept private funding, gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and contributions.

(b) A subsidiary corporation established under this section:

(1) shall use money received under subsection (a) to carry out in any manner the purposes and programs under this article;

(2) shall report to the budget committee each year concerning:

(A) the use of money received under subsection (a); and

(B) the balances in any accounts or funds established by the subsidiary corporation; and

(3) may deposit money received under subsection (a) in an account or fund that is:

(A) administered by the subsidiary corporation; and

(B) not part of the state treasury.

(c) A subsidiary corporation established under this section is governed by a board of directors comprised of the members of the commission.

(d) Employees of the commission shall provide administrative support for a subsidiary corporation established under this section.

(e) The state board of accounts shall audit a subsidiary corporation established under this section.

As added by P.L.20-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.108; P.L.181-2015, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-6
Tuberculin positive animals; slaughter
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Cattle, goats, and cervids that react positively to a tuberculin test are condemned and designated for:

(1) further testing at a laboratory approved by the board; or

(2) slaughter;

not more than fifteen (15) days after appraisal under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) Animals designated for slaughter under subsection (a)(2) shall be slaughtered at an establishment that is:

(1) subject to federal or state inspection; and

(2) under the direction of an inspector employed by the United States Department of Agriculture or the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-71 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-71
Political subdivision regulation of pesticides prohibited; hearing; variance
Status: in_force

Sec. 71. (a) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) does not have authority to regulate by ordinance the use or application of pesticides.

(b) A political subdivision may, by resolution, petition the board for a hearing to allow a variance from a rule of the board because of special circumstances relating to the use or application of a pesticide. If a petition is received, the board shall hold a public hearing to consider allowing the variance requested. The public hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner. IC 4-21.5 does not apply to the public hearing under this section.

(c) The board may grant a variance requested under this section with or without changes.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-27.]

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

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "dean of agriculture" refers to the dean of agriculture of Purdue University.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-3.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 15-17-5.5-1
Grading and certification services
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board may provide voluntary grading and certification services relating to meat and meat products.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-2
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 15-16-1.5 apply throughout this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.98-2026, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-19
Transportation vehicles: general requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) If a transport vehicle is loaded with the body of an animal that has died of a disease, the vehicle must be driven directly to the place of disposal or to a substation maintained for the temporary storage of the animal body. However, the vehicle may stop along the highway to load other dead animal bodies.

(b) A driver of a transport vehicle may not do the following:

(1) Drive a transport vehicle upon the premises of any person unless the driver obtains the permission of the other person.

(2) Create a nuisance during the transportation of dead animal bodies.

(c) If any drippings or seepage escapes from a transport vehicle, the driver shall clean up the drippings or seepage and correct the escape, if possible to do so.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-7
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a trust, or an unincorporated association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-12-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-12-4-2
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director may establish a program under 7 U.S.C. 6991 et seq. (the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994) to provide procedures for mediating adverse decisions by agencies of the United States Department of Agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-29
Enforcement by board
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. The board shall enforce this chapter in accordance with the rules adopted under section 14 of this chapter and IC 15-17-3-21.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-9
Certification of organization to vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If an organization wants to be certified to vote in an election under this chapter, the organization must apply to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 15-13-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-13-10-4
Use of bond proceeds; replacement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The proceeds of the bonds of each issue must be:

(1) used solely for the payment of the cost of the project for which the bonds were issued; and

(2) disbursed in the manner and under those restrictions that the commission provides in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in a trust agreement securing the bonds.

(b) If the proceeds of an issue of bonds are less than the cost of the project, additional bonds may be issued to provide the amount of the deficit. Unless specifically provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in a trust agreement securing the bonds, the additional bonds:

(1) are considered to be bonds of the same issue as the initially issued bonds; and

(2) are entitled to payment from the fund from which the initially issued bonds are paid without preference or priority of the initially issued bonds.

(c) If the proceeds of the bonds of an issue exceed the cost of the project for which the bonds were issued, the surplus must be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for the bonds. However, if there is not a sinking fund, the surplus must be held for the payment of the principal of and the interest on the bonds.

(d) The commission may provide for the replacement of bonds that become mutilated, destroyed, or lost.

(e) Bonds may not be issued under this chapter without the consent of the governor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-9-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-25
Refusal, revocation, suspension, or conditions of commercial feed license
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The state chemist may refuse to issue a license to any manufacturer or distributor who is not in compliance with this chapter.

(b) The state chemist may revoke or suspend a commercial feed license that is not in compliance with this chapter.

(c) The state chemist may place conditions that limit production or distribution of a particular commercial feed on any person who is not in compliance with this chapter.

(d) A license may not be conditionalized, suspended, refused, or revoked unless the applicant or licensee has been given an opportunity to be heard before the state chemist.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all kinds and varieties of corn marketed or sold as corn by a producer in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-13-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-13-4-4
Exemptions; taxes, fees, and licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The fairgrounds and property of the commission are exempt from the following:

(1) State taxes.

(2) Local taxes.

(3) License fees.

(4) Special assessments.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-43
Vote by existing cooperatives for governance under chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) A corporation or an association organized under statutes in effect before February 23, 1925, may by a majority vote of its stockholders or members, elect to be governed by this chapter by:

(1) limiting its stockholders or membership; and

(2) adopting the other restrictions provided in this chapter.

(b) The corporation or association shall make out in duplicate a statement signed and sworn to by its directors specifying that the corporation or association has, by a majority vote of the stockholders or members:

(1) decided to accept the benefits of and be bound by this chapter; and

(2) authorized the changes.

Articles of incorporation must be filed as required in section 12 of this chapter, except that the articles of incorporation must be signed by the current members of the board of directors. The filing fee is the same as for filing an amendment to articles of incorporation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-5.5
"Cool season lawn and turf grasses"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "cool season lawn and turf grasses" includes:

(1) Kentucky bluegrass, red fescue, chewings fescue, hard fescue, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, intermediate ryegrass, annual ryegrass, colonial bentgrass, or creeping bentgrass; and

(2) mixtures of any of the grasses referred to in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.75-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-22
"Drainage inlet"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. "Drainage inlet" means any surficial opening to an underground agricultural tile drainage system that drains surface waters. The term includes water and sediment control basins.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-17
"Continuing certification hour" and "CCH"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Continuing certification hour" and "CCH" mean one (1) hour of fertilizer material related instruction or training for a certified applicator that has been evaluated and approved by the state chemist.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-11
Storage containers and appurtenance maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Storage containers and appurtenances must be maintained to minimize the risk of a discharge or spill.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-6
Terms of members; removal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The term of a member of the council appointed under this chapter is three (3) years.

(b) The term of each member of the council continues until a successor has been appointed.

(c) The appointing authority who appointed a member of the council may remove the member for cause.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.8
Directions for use and precautionary statements
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.8. (a) As used in this section, "feed" refers to:

(1) commercial feed (as defined in IC 15-19-7-2); and

(2) customer formula feed (as defined in IC 15-19-7-3).

(b) A commercial feed manufacturer shall do the following:

(1) Ensure all directions for use and precautionary statements on a feed label containing additives (including drugs, special purpose additives, or nonnutritive additives) are adequate to enable users with no special knowledge to use the feed for the feed's intended purpose.

(2) Include all information prescribed by all applicable regulations under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(c) Adequate directions for use and precautionary statements are required for feeds containing nonprotein nitrogen as specified in section 26.9 of this chapter.

(d) Adequate directions for use and precautionary statements necessary for safe and effective use are required on commercial feeds distributed to supply particular dietary needs or for supplementing or fortifying the usual diet or ration with any vitamin, mineral, or other dietary nutrient or compound.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-4
"Dean of agriculture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "dean of agriculture" means the dean of agriculture at Purdue University.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-3
Application of unmanipulated organic fertilizer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Unless there is a gradient barrier and a minimum setback of ten (10) feet or a filter strip with a minimum width of fifty (50) feet located between the application site and any of the known features in the following table, a person shall apply unmanipulated organic fertilizer according to the setback distances as follows:

Unmanipulated Organic Fertilizer Application Setback Distances

(in feet)

Liquid –

Surface Application

Known

Liquid –

Liquid –

< 6%

>6%

Feature

Injection

Incorporation;

Slope;

Slope

or

Surface

or

Single Pass

Application

Residue

Incorporation

(solid or

Cover

(liquid/solid)

compost); or

Surface

Application

to Pasture

Public

500

500

500

500

Water

Supply

Wells and

Surface

Intake

Surface

25

50

100

200

Waters

Sinkholes

25

50

100

200

Water

50

50

100

200

Wells

Drainage

5

50

100

200

Inlets

Property

0

10

50

50

Lines and

Public

Roads

(b) All setback distances described in the table under subsection (a) shall be measured from the edge of the area of actual application of unmanipulated organic fertilizer on the ground.

(c) The term "liquid incorporation", as used in the table under subsection (a), means only unmanipulated organic fertilizer that has been incorporated into the soil within twenty-four (24) hours of application.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-92 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-92
"Public sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 92. "Public sale" means a sale where the general public is invited to participate whether held at an established place of business or at a place where sales are infrequently held.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-43.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-25
"Misbranded"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. As used in this chapter, "misbranded" refers to any of the following:

(1) Any pesticide product if its labeling bears any:

(A) statement;

(B) design; or

(C) graphic representation;

relative to the pesticide product or to its ingredients that is false or misleading.

(2) Any pesticide product if any of the following apply:

(A) It is an imitation of or is offered for sale under the name of another pesticide product.

(B) Its labeling bears any reference to registration under this chapter.

(C) The labeling accompanying it does not contain instructions for use that are necessary and, if complied with, adequate for the protection of the public.

(D) The label does not contain a warning or caution statement that may be necessary and, if complied with, adequate to prevent injury to humans and other vertebrate animals.

(E) The label does not bear an ingredient statement on that part of the immediate container and on any outside container or wrapper through which the ingredient statement on the immediate container cannot be clearly read of the retail package that is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase. However, a pesticide product is not misbranded under this definition if the size or form of the immediate container or the outside container or wrapper of the retail package makes it impracticable to place the ingredient statement on the part that is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase and the ingredient statement appears prominently on another part of the immediate container, outside container or wrapping, or labeling, as permitted by the state chemist.

(F) Any word, statement, or other information required under this chapter or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) to appear on the labeling is not prominently placed on the labeling with conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or graphic matter in the labeling) and in terms that make it likely to be read and understood by the average individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(G) In the case of an insecticide, nematocide, fungicide, or herbicide, when used as directed or in accordance with commonly recognized practice, it is injurious to humans or other vertebrate animals, vegetation, except weeds to which it is applied, or the individual applying the pesticide.

(H) In the case of a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant when used as directed, it is injurious to humans or other vertebrate animals, vegetation to which it is applied, or the individual applying the pesticide. However, physical or physiological effects on plants or parts of plants are not considered to be injurious, if that is the purpose for which the plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant was applied, in accordance with the label claims and recommendations.

(I) The immediate container does not clearly display the United States Environmental Protection Agency establishment number indicating the specific location where the pesticide product was produced.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(19).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-7-4(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-7-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.60-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-31
Maintaining records and supplying information by first purchaser; audit by ISA; qualifications of auditor
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) A first purchaser shall keep detailed records of all assessments collected and remitted under this chapter for at least three (3) years.

(b) Upon request, a first purchaser shall supply the ISA with any information from records kept under subsection (a).

(c) The ISA may periodically audit a first purchaser's checkoff assessment and remittance records kept under subsection (a). An audit must be conducted by:

(1) a qualified public accountant of the ISA's choosing; or

(2) an auditor who is familiar with the:

(A) storage;

(B) conditioning;

(C) shipping; and

(D) handling;

of agricultural commodities.

The costs of the audit shall be paid by the ISA.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-52 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-52
"Organic fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. "Organic fertilizer" means any fertilizer material derived from plant products, animal products, or manures that contain one (1) or more nutrients (other than carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen) that are essential for plant growth. The term does not include biosolids, industrial waste products, pollutant-bearing water, or urea.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-75 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-75
Condemned pesticides disposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. (a) If a pesticide product is condemned under this chapter, the court shall enter a decree ordering the:

(1) disposal;

(2) destruction; or

(3) sale;

as the court may direct.

(b) If the pesticide product is sold under subsection (a), the proceeds, less legal costs, shall be paid to the state chemist.

(c) A pesticide product described in subsection (a) may not be sold except as provided for in this chapter.

(d) After:

(1) payment of costs; and

(2) execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond that stipulates that the pesticide product may not be disposed of unlawfully;

the court may direct that the pesticide product be delivered to the owner of the pesticide product for relabeling or reprocessing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-60 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-60
Late fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. A person who:

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

(2) does not pay the fee before 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 when the person pays the required fee.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-12.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-17
Sale and transportation of livestock
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A person selling livestock branded with the person's brand recorded in a current state brand book or supplement shall execute to the purchaser a written bill of sale. The bill of sale must include:

(1) the signature and residence of the seller;

(2) the name and address of the purchaser;

(3) the total number of livestock sold;

(4) a description of each animal sold as to sex and kind; and

(5) all registered brands.

A copy of the bill of sale shall be given to each hauler of livestock, other than railroads, and must accompany the shipment of livestock while in transit. The bill of sale or a copy shall be shown by the possessor on demand to any law enforcement officer. The bill of sale is prima facie evidence of the conveyance of title of the livestock described by the bill of sale.

(b) A person engaged in the business of transporting or hauling livestock in Indiana shall, upon receiving livestock for transportation, issue a waybill or bill of lading for all livestock transported or hauled by the person. The waybill or bill of lading must accompany the shipment of livestock, with a copy being furnished to the person delivering livestock to the hauler. The waybill or bill of lading must include:

(1) the place of origin and destination of the shipment;

(2) the name of the owner of the livestock;

(3) the date and time of loading;

(4) the name of the person or company hauling the livestock;

(5) the number of livestock; and

(6) a general description of the livestock, including the identifying brands.

The waybill or bill of lading must be signed by the person delivering the livestock to the hauler, certifying that the information contained in the waybill or bill of lading is correct.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-33.2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-33.2
Seed labeling and advertisement requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.2. (a) The name of a kind and variety of seed and any descriptive terms pertaining to the seed must be correctly represented in any labeling and advertisement of the seed.

(b) The label for agricultural seed and vegetable seed must contain the required information, in any form, that is clearly legible and complies with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter. The required information may be on a tag attached securely to the container or printed in a conspicuous manner on a side or the top of the container.

(c) The label may contain information in addition to that required by this chapter if the additional information is not misleading.

As added by P.L.82-2026, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-11-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-11-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-37.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-37.5
"Wellhead protection area zone"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.5. As used in this chapter, "wellhead protection area zone" means the surface and subsurface area of the wellhead protection area that is located within a three thousand (3,000) foot radius of a community public water supply system production well or well field and through which contaminants are likely to move and reach the well.

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 15-17-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-17-8-10
Quarantine
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Each herd in which brucellosis infection is revealed shall be placed under quarantine by the board until:

(1) all cattle that react positively to a bovine brucellosis test have been sold for slaughter; and

(2) the remainder of the herd tests negative for brucellosis under the rules of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-8-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-20-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-20-3-3
Bill of sale: maintenance and inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must:

(1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and

(2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale;

for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-11
Employees; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Employees are entitled to receive necessary transportation and per diem expenses while away from the employees' official station and performing official duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-83 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-83
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 83. (a) "Person" means any individual, trustee, receiver, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, and any other firm, organization, association, cooperative, or group of individuals or persons.

(b) "Person", for purposes of IC 15-17-5-6.1 and IC 15-17-5-6.5, means any individual, trustee, receiver, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, official establishment (as defined in section 72 of this chapter), and any other firm, organization, association, cooperative, or group of individuals or persons.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-39.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.229-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-29
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The board may meet at times specified by the chairperson or by a majority of the board, but shall meet at least once a year.

(b) Five (5) voting members of the board constitutes a quorum. Official actions require a majority of the voting members. The chairperson may actively participate in all decisions of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-3-17(h); subsection (b) formerly 15-3-3-17(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-6
"Receiving station"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "receiving station" means any place other than a dairy processing plant where milk or cream is received, weighed, sampled, or tested for shipment to any other processing plant.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-13-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-13-3-7
Accounting system; audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall adopt a cost accounting system that is governed by generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) The commission is subject to audit by the state board of accounts.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-16
"Producer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person engaged in the business of farming and marketing hogs in Indiana under:

(1) the producer's own name; or

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

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 20 / Section 15-17-20-4
Offenses; forging certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who intentionally or knowingly forges a certification or the identification of animals or animal products certified under this chapter commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.9-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-2
"All terrain vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "all terrain vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-5.7.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.86-2010, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-33
"Pesticide product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. As used in this chapter, "pesticide product" means a pesticide or device offered for distribution or use, including any labeling.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(38).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-23
Indiana pork marketing program established; membership; qualifications; quorum; meetings; per diem and travel expenses; vacancies; elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The Indiana pork marketing program is established. The IPPA shall administer the program.

(b) The board of directors consists of the following voting board members:

(1) At least three (3) and no more than twelve (12) at large members, each of which are voting members of the IPPA, as follows:

(A) Each elected by the voting members of the IPPA.

(B) No more than two (2) at-large members may represent any one (1) county within Indiana.

(C) Each may serve for a term of two (2) years from the date of the member's election.

(D) Each may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms.

(2) At least (1) but no more than three (3) affiliated industry members, as follows:

(A) Each elected by the voting members of the IPPA.

(B) Each of which represents an industry reasonably affiliated with the pork industry.

(C) Each may serve for a term of two (2) years from the date of the member's election.

(D) Each may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms.

(3) The director of the National Pork Board, who serves as an ex officio member.

(4) The director of the National Pork Producers Council, who serves as an ex officio member.

(5) One (1) member of the board of directors of the IPPA appointed by the dean of agriculture at Purdue University, whose term expires if the dean appoints a replacement.

(6) One (1) member of the board of directors of the IPPA appointed by the director of INPAC, whose term expires if the INPAC director appoints a replacement.

(7) One (1) member who is the preceding president of the IPPA, whose term as a member of the board of directors expires when the current president's term concludes.

(8) The executive director of the IPPA, who serves as an ex officio member.

(9) One (1) appointee of the chief executive officer of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, whose term as a member of the board of directors expires if the chief executive officer of the Indiana Soybean Alliance appoints a replacement.

(c) In addition to the requirements under subsection (b), a member of the board of directors must meet the following criteria:

(1) Be a registered voter in Indiana.

(2) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(3) Be a producer.

(d) The IPPA shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and any other officers deemed necessary by the board of directors.

(e) One-third (1/3) of the members of the board of directors constitutes a quorum. An affirmative vote of at least a majority of the quorum is required for the board of directors to act.

(f) The board of directors shall meet at least three (3) times in each calendar year:

(1) at the call of the president; or

(2) at the request of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the board of directors.

(g) Each member of the board of directors who is not a state employee or a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, travel expenses, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the board member's duties in accordance with the IPPA's travel policy. Except as provided subsection (h), the members of the board of directors are not entitled to a salary or per diem as consideration for their service as a member of the board of directors. Reimbursements under this subsection must be paid from funds of the IPPA.

(h) Each member of the board of directors who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Reimbursements under this subsection must be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

(i) A board member continues in office until a successor who meets the applicable qualifications set forth in subsection (b) is elected or appointed.

(j) If a vacancy occurs on the board of directors, the appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.

(k) The members of the board of directors must be elected by a majority vote of the voting members of IPPA at the annual meeting.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-43
Vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 43. A vacancy on the board of a voting member created by death, resignation, or removal for cause of a member shall be filled by the governor not later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence. The new member serves for the remainder of the vacated term and must meet the qualifications to be appointed to the board.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-79 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-79
"Trained employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79. "Trained employee" means any individual who:

(1) is operating as an employee, agent, or contractor of a certified applicator; and

(2) has received training required under IC 15-16-2.5-5(b) to use fertilizer material under the supervision of the certified applicator.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-11
License expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A license issued under this chapter:

(1) expires December 31 of each year; and

(2) may be renewed by the state chemist.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-18
"Color additive"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Color additive" has the meaning set forth in the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-10.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-34
"Restricted use pesticide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. As used in this chapter, "restricted use pesticide" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-4-37.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(26).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-12(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.186-2014, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-6
Quarterly and special meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board shall meet quarterly and at other times as the members consider necessary. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of at least four (4) members after presenting the written request to the secretary. Members must receive at least ten (10) days notice before any meeting.

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

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

Sec. 10. The amount of any fees charged growers and handlers by the state seed commissioner under this chapter must be sufficient to cover the cost of the administration of this chapter, including the cost of conducting audits and testing.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-10
Standardbred horse fund; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The standardbred horse fund is established.

(b) The money received by the Indiana horse racing commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the standardbred horse fund. Money remaining in the standardbred horse fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(c) After considering the recommendations of the advisory board, the Indiana horse racing commission may disburse money from the standardbred horse fund for any purpose described in section 8 of this chapter.

(d) The Indiana horse racing commission shall pay any expense incurred in administering this chapter from the standardbred horse fund.

(e) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the Indiana horse racing commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-9.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-8
Processing applications; criminal history; issuance of license; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each license application received under this chapter must be processed as follows:

(1) Upon receipt of a license application, the state seed commissioner shall do one (1) of the following:

(A) Forward a copy of the application to the state police department. The state police department shall do the following:

(i) Perform a state or national criminal history background check of the applicant.

(ii) Determine if the requirements under section 7(c)(5) of this chapter concerning prior criminal convictions have been met.

(iii) Return the application to the state seed commissioner along with the state police department's determinations and a copy of the state or national criminal history background check.

(B) Do the following:

(i) Perform a state or national criminal history background check of the applicant under the same standards as the state police department would perform.

(ii) Determine if the requirements under section 7(c)(5) of this chapter concerning prior criminal convictions have been met.

(2) The state seed commissioner shall review the license application and the criminal history background check.

(b) If the state seed commissioner determines that all the requirements under this chapter have been met and that a license should be granted to the applicant, the state seed commissioner shall approve the application for issuance of a license.

(c) A hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license expires on December 31 of the year for which the license was issued, unless revoked. A hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license may be renewed in accordance with rules adopted by the state seed commissioner and is nontransferable.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.9; P.L.156-2020, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to:

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

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

that is located in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-7
Report of escape
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a permitted animal escapes from a hunting preserve, the owner shall report the escape to the board within twenty-four (24) hours after the escape is discovered.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-27
Settlement recommendation; acceptance or rejection of recommendation
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The buyer and seller shall each give written notice to the commissioner of the acceptance or rejection of the council's recommended terms of settlement not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the council's recommendation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-22.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-24
Imposition of assessment on milk
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. An assessment of ten cents ($0.10) per hundredweight is imposed on all milk produced in Indiana for commercial use.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-30
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-24.5.]

As added P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.148-2009, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-3
"Board"
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-19-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-19-3-3
"Race"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "race" means:

(1) a speed trial for a horse; or

(2) a contest in which horses run, gallop, pace, or trot;

that is conducted either in the presence of at least fifty (50) persons or after there has been public notice that it would occur.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-4
Salaries of veterinary inspectors
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall determine the salaries of full-time and part-time veterinary inspectors.

(b) In addition to the salary determined under subsection (a), a full-time veterinary inspector is entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties.

(c) Each month, a veterinary inspector shall file with the auditor of the county in which the veterinary inspector is employed a sworn statement of the following:

(1) The number of days during the month that the veterinary inspector performed official duties.

(2) The amount of necessary expenses the veterinary inspector incurred in the performance of official duties.

(d) The county auditor shall submit a claim based on the statement filed under subsection (c) to the board of county commissioners for approval. Upon approval, the county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasurer in the amount approved by the board of county commissioners. The county treasurer shall pay the warrant.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-4.]

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

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the department of agriculture.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-8
"Indiana Soybean Alliance" or "ISA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "Indiana Soybean Alliance" or "ISA" refers to the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation incorporated in accordance with the laws of the state of Indiana on July 1, 1997.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-23
Board of directors; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. When a vacancy on the board of directors occurs, other than by expiration of term of office, the remaining members of the board may fill the vacancy by a majority vote of the remaining members, unless the bylaws provide for the election of directors by districts. If the bylaws provide for the election of directors by districts, the board of directors may call a special meeting of the members in that district to fill the vacancy or may fill the vacancy as in the case of any other vacancy. A director who is elected or appointed by the board of directors to fill a vacancy on the board shall serve until the next annual or special meeting of the members.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-53 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-53
Delegation of duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. The state chemist may delegate to an employee or agent any function that is vested in the state chemist by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-20
Sampler's license; employment of licensed sampler; examination; license fee; revocation; refusal to issue license
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A person who does sampling in connection with receiving, buying, or paying for milk or cream on the basis of the total composition of milk or the protein and fat components contained in the milk or cream, either for the person, or as officer, servant, agent, or employee of any person, must hold a sampler's license.

(b) A dairy processing plant, receiving station, other factory, person, or person's agent, that receives, buys, or pays for milk or cream on the basis of the amount of butterfat contained in the milk or cream shall employ a licensed sampler to supervise and is responsible for the sampling and weighing of milk or cream to obtain a representative sample and make and record correct weights of the whole amount of milk or cream delivered.

(c) A milk sampler's license or cream sampler's license shall be issued to a person by the creamery license division if the person:

(1) passes a satisfactory examination as provided for in the rules adopted by the board and demonstrates that the person is competent and qualified to sample milk or cream; and

(2) pays a license fee as provided in section 25 of this chapter.

A license shall be revoked by the creamery license division upon recommendation of the board if the licensee fails to comply with the rules under which the license was granted.

(d) A license to test milk or cream includes the authority to sample and weigh milk or cream.

(e) The board may refuse to issue or reissue a license under this section to a person who:

(1) has:

(A) previously held a license under this section; and

(B) had the license revoked or suspended by the board; or

(2) has held a milk sampling related license or permit that has been suspended or revoked in another state.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-10
Executive director
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall employ an executive director who is the chief administrative officer of the commission.

(b) The executive director shall implement the policies of the commission and board.

(c) The commission may delegate to the executive director any of the commission's powers. The commission may make a delegation under this subsection by either of the following:

(1) A resolution adopted by the commission.

(2) A rule adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-8
"Label"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon or affixed to the container in which a commercial feed is distributed or on the invoice or delivery slip with which a commercial feed is distributed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(9).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-30
Court action to collect assessments and fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The board may maintain a court action to collect assessments and late payment fees due under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-31.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-27
Chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The board shall elect one (1) of its voting members chairperson to serve for a term of two (2) years, unless the chairperson's appointment expires before the expiration of the term, in which case the term is for the duration of the chairperson's appointment.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-17-12-1
Restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not use, offer for sale or exchange, or distribute any substance for the prevention or treatment of a contagious or infectious disease that:

(1) contains living germs in a virulent or attenuated state; and

(2) may at any time cause an outbreak of a contagious or infectious disease;

unless the person has submitted a notice to the state veterinarian describing the substance. The state veterinarian may require that a sample of the substance be submitted to the state veterinarian for examination.

(b) The state veterinarian may forbid the use of a substance that in the state veterinarian's judgment:

(1) jeopardizes the health of domestic animals; or

(2) causes the masking of a diagnosis of a contagious or infectious disease.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-49 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-49
"Official sample"
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. "Official sample" means any sample of commercial fertilizer or manure based fertilizer taken by the state chemist or the state chemist's agent.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-11-9-1
Center for value added research; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director shall perform the following duties:

(1) Work with each county to develop an annual strategic assessment of Indiana agricultural industries and establish targeted priorities for industry expansion.

(2) Develop recommendations for legislative and administrative programs that will enhance economic development in the targeted agricultural industries.

(3) Establish cooperative industry research and development initiatives that lead to new agricultural industry opportunities in Indiana.

(4) Serve as a resource for industry in the planning, promotion, and development of value added agricultural products and agricultural industry opportunities in Indiana, including product feasibility, market feasibility, economic feasibility, product development, product testing, and test marketing.

(5) Serve as a resource for industry and the state in attracting value added agricultural industry to Indiana.

(6) Develop private sector research funding and technology transfer programs commensurate with the state's targeted agricultural industry economic development objectives.

(7) Provide a forum for continuing dialogue among industry, government, and researchers in addressing the needs and opportunities for expanding the value added agricultural industry.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 21-46-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-58 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-58
Pesticide business license and pest inspector license; financial responsibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. (a) The state chemist may not issue a pesticide business license or a pest inspector license until the applicant for the license has furnished a surety bond, a certificate of liability insurance in force, or a certificate of financial responsibility to protect persons who may suffer legal damages as a result of the pesticide operations or pest inspections of the applicant. If the surety bond, liability insurance, or financial responsibility is not maintained at all times during the licensing period, the pesticide business license, pest inspector license, and any associated commercial applicator licenses and technician registrations are invalid. The applicant may not engage in or profess to be engaged in the business of using pesticides or pest inspection until the financial responsibility is in compliance and the applicant's license is reinstated by the state chemist.

(b) This chapter does not relieve any person from liability for any damage to the person or property of another caused by the use of pesticides even though the use conforms to the rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-28
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. As used in this chapter, "person" means:

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership;

(3) an association;

(4) a fiduciary;

(5) a corporation; or

(6) an organized group of persons;

whether incorporated or not.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(22).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-30
Distribution of dividends
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) The net earnings or savings of an association from the association's marketing activities, purchasing activities, or marketing and purchasing activities that exceed the amounts needed to restore a deficit, to pay dividends on outstanding stock, or to establish or provide for additions to reserves or surplus, or both, must be distributed, unless otherwise provided by the bylaws, to the patrons of the association on a patronage basis. If provided in the bylaws, the distribution of the net earnings or savings from the marketing activities, purchasing activities, or marketing and purchasing activities that exceed the amounts needed to restore a deficit, to pay dividends on outstanding stock, or to establish or provide for additions to reserves or surplus, or both, may be made at different rates for members and nonmembers, or may be restricted only to members, or only to members and those patrons with whom the association has contracted to pay patronage refunds, but all the distributions must be made on a patronage basis.

(b) If the reserves or surplus of an association are distributed at any time, the reserves or surplus must be distributed on a patronage basis as provided by the bylaws of the association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-18
Schedule of slaughter
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. If an establishment conducts operations that require an inspection for less than eight (8) hours a day, fewer than five (5) days a week, or for a period that is different from a normal Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week work week, the state veterinarian shall arrange a schedule of slaughter for each establishment so that proper and efficient antemortem inspection and postmortem inspection of livestock or poultry is provided in each establishment while efficiently using inspection resources among the establishments. The schedule must be arranged in conference with the recognized establishments involved.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-6
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana pesticide review board established by section 42 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(4) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-8
Marijuana eradication program
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. In addition to the weed control board's powers and duties under section 7 of this chapter, the weed control board may establish a marijuana eradication program to eliminate and destroy wild marijuana plants within the county. The program is funded by amounts appropriated by the county:

(1) under IC 33-37-8; and

(2) from the county general fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-4.1.]

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

Sec. 7. An aggrieved person may seek judicial review of a final determination of the board under IC 4-21.5-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-19-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-21
District representative; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) To be elected as a member to represent a district, an individual must:

(1) be a resident within the district; and

(2) have the other qualifications to be a member of the board under this chapter.

(b) If an individual receives a majority of the votes cast at a district convention, the individual is elected as a member to represent the district.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-28
Membership certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) A certificate of membership or a share or shares of voting stock may not be issued by an association until the membership fee or consideration for the share of stock has been paid in full. A promissory note may be accepted in full or partial payment for a share of stock or membership fee. However, the stock or membership certificate shall be held as security for the payment of the note. The acceptance of a note in full or partial payment of a share of stock or membership fee does not affect the member's right to vote if the member is not in default under the terms of the note.

(b) A member is not liable for the debts of the association to an amount exceeding the sum remaining unpaid on the member's membership fee or on the member's subscription or agreement to purchase a share or shares of stock, including any unpaid balance on any note given in payment.

(c) An association may provide in the association's articles of incorporation or bylaws that a member may not own more than a fixed amount or percentage of the association's membership capital or a fixed percentage or number of shares of the association's outstanding voting stock.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-21-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-21-4-1
Standards of care
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A commercial dog breeder shall comply with the standards of care set forth in 9 CFR 3.1 through 9 CFR 3.12.

(b) A commercial dog breeder:

(1) may not house a dog in a cage containing a wire floor unless the cage contains an accommodation that allows the dog to be off the wire floor;

(2) who houses a dog in a wire cage shall house the dog in a cage that is large enough to allow for reasonable movement by the dog; and

(3) shall, subject to subsection (c), provide every dog with a reasonable opportunity for exercise outside of a cage at least one (1) time per day.

(c) A commercial dog breeder who permits a dog access to a run at least one (1) time per day has satisfied the exercise requirement described in subsection (b)(3). However, a commercial dog breeder is not required to provide a dog with the opportunity for exercise if exercise would endanger the dog's life or health.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-49 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-49
Declaration of injurious pests
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. (a) The board may, after notice and public hearing as provided in IC 4-22-2, declare as a pest any form of:

(1) plant;

(2) animal life; or

(3) virus;

that is injurious to plants, humans, domestic animals, articles, or substances.

(b) When a hearing is held by the board, the board may designate one (1) or more persons as the board's agent or representative to conduct the hearing.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.7
Commercial feed accuracy and suitability
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.7. (a) This section does not apply to customer-formula feed.

(b) A commercial feed manufacturer shall ensure that the nutritional content of a commercial feed is accurately represented in its label. The commercial animal feed's:

(1) ingredients;

(2) label; and

(3) intended use;

must accurately reflect the intended purpose of the product.

(c) If the director has reasonable cause to believe a commercial feed is not nutritionally suitable, then the state chemist may request the commercial feed manufacturer:

(1) to submit an affidavit of suitability certifying the nutritional adequacy of the commercial feed; or

(2) to certify the nutritional adequacy of the commercial feed by an alternate procedure approved by the director.

A commercial feed manufacturer's assertions in an affidavit of suitability or alternate procedure must be based on valid scientific evidence. A commercial feed manufacturer's submission of a completed affidavit of suitability shall serve as substantiation of the suitability of the feed.

(d) If an affidavit of suitability, or alternative procedure acceptable to the director is not submitted by the commercial feed manufacturer or labeler within thirty (30) days of written notification, the director may deem the feed adulterated under section 29 of this chapter and order the feed removed from the marketplace.

(e) The affidavit of suitability shall contain the following information:

(1) The commercial feed manufacturer's name.

(2) The commercial feed's product name.

(3) The name and title of the commercial feed manufacturer submitting the document.

(4) A statement that the commercial feed manufacturer has knowledge of the nutritional content of the feed and based on valid scientific evidence the feed is nutritionally adequate for its intended purpose.

(5) The date of submission.

(6) The signature of the owner or operator of the commercial feed manufacturer notarized by a certified notary public.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 15-20-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-20-1-3
Dog bite liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If a dog, without provocation, bites a person:

(1) who is acting peaceably; and

(2) who is in a location where the person may be required to be in order to discharge a duty imposed upon the person by:

(A) the laws of Indiana;

(B) the laws of the United States; or

(C) the postal regulations of the United States;

the owner of the dog is liable for all damages suffered by the person bitten.

(b) The owner of a dog described in subsection (a) is liable for damages even if:

(1) the dog has not previously behaved in a vicious manner; or

(2) the owner has no knowledge of prior vicious behavior by the dog.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-84 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-84
"Pest"
Status: in_force

Sec. 84. "Pest" means any of the following that can directly or indirectly injure, cause damage to, or cause disease in animals:

(1) A protozoan.

(2) A plant.

(3) A bacterium.

(4) A fungus.

(5) A virus or viroid.

(6) An infectious agent or other pathogen.

(7) An arthropod.

(8) A parasite.

(9) A prion.

(10) A vector.

(11) An organism similar to or allied with any of the organisms described in this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-39.1.]

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

Sec. 3. (a) If a person engages in the business of a livestock dealer, including employing an individual to act on the person's behalf, without a license required under this article:

(1) the attorney general;

(2) the board or the board's representative;

(3) the prosecuting attorney; or

(4) a resident of the county in which the person engaged in the business of dealing without a license;

may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin the person from continuing the violation.

(b) An injunction granted under this section does not relieve a person from any criminal prosecution allowed for the person's violation of this article.

(c) A complaint for an injunction is sufficient if it alleges that:

(1) on a certain date; and

(2) in a specific county;

the person engaged in business as a livestock dealer and did not have a valid license required under this article.

(d) If an injunction is granted in an action brought by a resident of the county, the court shall order the defendant to pay reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiff's attorney.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-20-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-3
"Brand"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "brand" means a distinctive design or mark of identification made or applied to the hide on livestock by the use of a hot iron or by any other method or process approved by the board.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-98 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-98
"Stockyards"
Status: in_force

Sec. 98. (a) "Stockyards" means a place, an establishment, or a facility conducted, operated, or managed for profit or not for profit as a public market in which livestock is assembled for purchase or sale at competitive bidding, or purchase by the persons operating the stockyards.

(b) The term includes concentration points where livestock is assembled for redistribution or resale by means other than competitive bidding.

(c) The term does not include livestock auction markets.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-51.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-38 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-38
Inspection, analysis, and tests; entry onto premises; subpoenas
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) The state chemist shall:

(1) sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test commercial fertilizers distributed within Indiana; and

(2) inspect the storage of bulk fertilizers in Indiana at a time and place and to such an extent as necessary to determine whether the bulk fertilizers and their storage are in compliance with this chapter.

(b) The state chemist may enter upon any public or private premises during regular business hours in order to have access to:

(1) fertilizer materials; and

(2) plans and records relating to the transportation, storage, sale, and use of fertilizer materials;

subject to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(c) The state chemist shall use the methods of sampling and analysis for commercial fertilizers that are adopted by AOAC International. In cases of dispute, AOAC International's methods prevail if AOAC International's methods are available. However, in cases not covered by AOAC International's methods, or in cases where methods are available in which improved applicability has been demonstrated, the state chemist may adopt appropriate methods from other sources.

(d) The state chemist shall determine for administrative purposes whether a commercial fertilizer is deficient in plant foods using only the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided in subsection (c).

(e) 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.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.22; P.L.99-2012, SEC.4; P.L.98-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-32
Records; cancellation of commercial feed license
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) Each person required to pay an inspection fee or to report under this chapter shall keep records that are necessary or required by the state chemist to accurately indicate the tonnage of commercial feed or the number of small packaged pet and specialty pet products distributed in Indiana. The state chemist or the state chemist's agent may examine the records to verify statements of tonnage.

(b) Failure to:

(1) make an accurate statement of tonnage;

(2) make an accurate listing of small packaged pet or specialty pet products;

(3) pay the inspection fee; or

(4) accurately report any of the information required to be submitted under this chapter;

is sufficient cause to cancel the commercial feed license of the person who fails to act or falsifies information under this subsection.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-13-12(d); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-13-12(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-2.5
"Animal rescue operation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. "Animal rescue operation" means a person or organization that:

(1) accepts during one (1) year:

(A) more than twelve (12) dogs; or

(B) more than:

(i) nine (9) dogs; and

(ii) three (3) unweaned litters of puppies;

that are available for adoption as pets or as companion animals in permanent adoptive homes and that are maintained in a private residential dwelling; or

(2) uses a system of private residential dwellings as foster homes for dogs.

The term does not include a person or organization that breeds dogs.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-7
Staging restrictions for inorganic fertilizer
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person may not stage inorganic fertilizer as follows:

(1) Within three hundred (300) feet of:

(A) surface waters;

(B) drainage inlets; or

(C) water wells.

(2) In standing water, a waterway (as defined in IC 13-11-2-265.2), or a floodway.

(3) For more than seventy-two (72) hours unless the fertilizer is as follows:

(A) Covered with a tarpaulin or other suitable covering.

(B) Applied to a target field within thirty (30) days.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-11
"Marketing year"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "marketing year" means the twelve (12) month period beginning October 1 and ending the following September 30.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-8
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Commission" refers to the state fair commission established by IC 15-13-2-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-1.5-1.5; part formerly 15-1.5-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-46
Exemption from conspiracy and monopoly laws; legality of marketing contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. (a) An association that is organized under this chapter or that is organized under an agricultural cooperative law of another state and is admitted to do business in Indiana is not:

(1) a conspiracy or a combination in restraint of trade;

(2) an illegal monopoly; or

(3) an attempt to:

(A) lessen competition;

(B) fix prices arbitrarily; or

(C) create a combination or pool;

in violation of any Indiana law.

(b) The marketing contracts and agreements between an association described in subsection (a) and the association's members and any agreements authorized in this chapter are not:

(1) illegal;

(2) in restraint of trade; and

(3) contrary to any law enacted against pooling or combinations.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-27.]

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

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "first purchaser" means a person who is engaged in Indiana in the business of buying corn from producers. The term refers to a person buying or acquiring corn from:

(1) the producer of the corn; or

(2) the Commodity Credit Corporation, if the corn is pledged as collateral for a loan issued under a price support loan program administered by the Commodity Credit Corporation.

(b) The term does not include a buyer of corn who buys less than one hundred thousand (100,000) bushels of corn annually for the buyer's own use as seed or feed.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-67 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-67
"Specialty fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 67. "Specialty fertilizer" means a commercial fertilizer distributed for nonfarm use.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-49.6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-49.6
Schedule of civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 49.6. The schedule of civil penalties for violations of this chapter are as follows:

(1) Each penalty for each violation, if the violation is of a continuing nature, shall not be imposed for more than one hundred eighty (180) days when assessed on a per day basis.

(2) Each penalty for each violation, if the violation is of an identical repetitive nature, may not be imposed for more than one hundred eighty (180) incidents when assessed on a per incident basis.

Legal

General

Violation

Violation

Citation

Description of

Number

Assessment

Violation

1

2

3 and

subsequent

IC

Use fraud

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2-43

in applying

and

for license,

IC

permit, or

15-16-2.5-9

registration.

IC

Sell, use,

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2-46

or remove

without

permission a

product placed

under a

stop sale,

use, or

removal order.

The preceding penalty amounts for a violation of IC 15-16-2-46 are not eligible for a potential mitigation under section 49.8 of this chapter.

IC

Engage in

$250

$500

$1,000

Per day

15-16-2.5-2

business

and

for hire

IC

without a

15-15-2.5-3

business

license.

IC

Use

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-2.5-2

fertilizer

and

material

IC

without

15-16-2.5-3

certification.

IC

Distribute

$250

$500

$1,000

Per day

15-16-2.5-4

fertilizer

material

without a

business

license.

IC

Distribute

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-2.5-4

fertilizer

material

to an

unlicensed

user.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-2.5-5

train

employees.

IC

Fail to

$125

$250

$500

Per day

15-16-2.5-5(d)

properly

supervise

employee.

IC

Fail to

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-2.7-2(1)

develop or

and

follow a

IC

fertilizer

15-16-2.7-2(2)

application

plan.

IC

Apply

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-2.7-2(3)

fertilizer

material

directly to

surface water.

IC

Apply

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-2.7-2(4)

fertilizer

material to

saturated

ground.

IC

Apply

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-2.7-2(5)

fertilizer

material

from a

public road.

The preceding penalty amounts for a violation of IC 15-16-2.7-2(5) are not eligible for a potential mitigation under section 49.8 of this chapter.

IC

Fail to

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-3

follow

proper

unmanipulated

organic

fertilizer

application

setback or

incorporation

requirements.

IC

Improper

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-4

application of

unmanipulated

organic

fertilizer to

highly erodible

land.

IC

Improper

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-5

application of

unmanipulated

organic

fertilizer to

frozen or snow

covered ground.

IC

Fail to

$100

$250

$500

Per day

15-16-2.7-6

properly

monitor

organic

fertilizer

application.

IC

Fail to

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-7

properly

and per day

stage

inorganic

fertilizer.

IC

Fail to

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-8

properly

and per day

stage

organic

fertilizer.

IC

Fail to

$25

$50

$75

Per day

15-16-2.7-9

keep proper

distribution

records.

IC

Fail to

$25

$50

$75

Per day

15-16-2.7-10

keep proper

application

records.

IC

Make false

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-2.7-9

records.

and

IC

15-16-2.7-10

The preceding penalty amounts for a violation of IC 15-16-2.7-9 or IC 15-16-2.7-10 are not eligible for a potential mitigation under section 49.8 of this chapter.

IC

Fail to

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-2.7-11

make

records

available.

The preceding penalty amounts for a violation of IC 15-16-2.7-11 are not eligible for a potential mitigation under section 49.8 of this chapter.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-3.3-1(e)

storage

containers or

appurtenances

with an

improper

design.

IC

Store a

$250

$500

$1,000

Per day

15-16-3.3-2

fertilizer in

an underground

bulk container.

IC

Abandon a

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-3.3-3

bulk storage

container

improperly.

IC

Store a

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-3.3-1

fertilizer in

and

a bulk

IC

container made

15-16-3.3-4

of improper

design or

materials.

IC

Fail to

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-3.3-5(a)

anchor

bulk storage

containers

properly.

IC

Fail to

$100

$250

$500

Per incident

15-16-3.3-6

provide bulk

container

security.

IC

Fill bulk

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-3.3-7

container

beyond

intended

capacity.

IC

Fail to

$50

$50

$50

Per day

15-16-3.3-8

support or

contain

appurtenances.

IC

Fail to

$50

$100

$150

Per incident

15-16-3.3-9

provide a

liquid level

device or

secure liquid

level gauge.

IC

Fail to

$25

$50

$100

Per incident

15-16-3.3-10

properly label

bulk container.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-11

maintain bulk

container or

appurtenance.

IC

Fail to carry

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-3.3-12(b)

out operational

area activities

within contained

area.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-12(c)

operational area

containment with

improper design,

construction, or

capacity.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-12(e)

operational

area with a

valve, or

improper

pump.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-3.3-12(f)

remove

liquids

promptly from

operational area

containment.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per incident

15-16-3.3-12(g)

protect storage

containers and

appurtenances

from damage

by vehicles.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-12(i)

maintain

operational

area containment.

IC

Store a

$250

$500

$1,000

Per day

15-16-3.3-13(a)

bulk container

outside of

secondary

containment.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-13(b)

separate fertilizer

secondary

containment

from other

materials.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-13(c)

maintain

and

required

IC

capacity for

15-16-3.3-22(b)

secondary

containment.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-13(f)

secondary

containment

with tile

drainage within

or under the

containment.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-14(a)

secondary

containment with

improperly

constructed

or sealed walls.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-15,

secondary

IC

containment

15-16-3.3-16,

with improperly

IC

constructed

15-16-3.3-17,

or sealed

IC

base.

15-16-3.3-18,

or IC

15-16-3.3-19

IC

Operate an

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-21

improperly

designed,

constructed,

or maintained

elephant ring.

IC

Operate

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-22(a)

secondary

containment

with a relief

outlet, valve,

or improper

pump.

IC

Fail to

$100

$200

$300

Per day

15-16-3.3-23(a)

maintain

secondary

containment.

IC

Fail to

$25

$50

$100

Per day

15-16-3.3-23(b)

maintain

secondary

containment

free of

debris and

foreign matter.

IC

Store dry

$250

$500

$1,000

Per day

15-16-3.3-24(a)

bulk

fertilizer in

an unsound

manner.

IC

Fail to

$250

$500

$1,000

Per incident

15-16-3.3-24(b)

provide a

dry fertilizer

operations

pad.

IC

Fail to

$50

$100

$150

Per year

15-16-3.3-25

notify the

state chemist

annually of

the bulk

storage facility

location and

status.

355

Supervise

$100

$100

$100

Per day and

IAC

more than

per person

7-3-4

10 employees.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-14-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-14-5-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a society, an association, or a corporation:

(1) organized:

(A) for the improvement of agriculture; or

(B) to conduct fairs or agricultural exhibits; or

(2) owning or operating fairgrounds or other real estate for similar purposes.

(b) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) the state fair commission; or

(2) the property owned by the commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-1-10-1 part; subsection (b) formerly 15-1-10-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-4
"Dean of agriculture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "dean of agriculture" refers to the dean of the college of agriculture of Purdue University. The term includes the dean's designee.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-15
Unfair samples; fraudulent manipulation of weights or samples; method of weighing and sampling
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A hauler of milk or cream or other person or dairy processing plant or other milk plant or agent receiving milk or cream by weight or test or by weight and test may not fraudulently manipulate the weights of milk or cream of any person to take unfair samples or fraudulently manipulate the samples.

(b) When milk is received from farm bulk tanks, the hauler shall:

(1) weigh or measure the milk of each person accurately and correctly; and

(2) thoroughly mix the milk of each person by stirring until the milk is uniform and homogeneous in richness before the sample is taken from the milk.

When the weighing or sampling of the milk or cream of each person is done at the dairy processing plant, receiving station, other factory, or other location, the same procedures for buying and paying for milk or cream on the basis of the butterfat and protein apply.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-18
"Specialty pet"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "specialty pet" means a domesticated animal normally maintained in a cage or tank, including a gerbil, hamster, bird, fish, snake, and turtle.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(19).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-41 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-41
Rules; confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. The state chemist may adopt rules to declare that information required to be submitted under this chapter is confidential.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-16.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-7
Uniform rules; zoning regulations and building codes
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The rules adopted under this chapter must be uniform in force and effect throughout Indiana.

(b) This chapter does not impair the power of a municipality or other political subdivision of this state to regulate the use of land by zoning regulations or building codes.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-13
No inspection for products not intended for use as human food
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Inspection may not be provided under this chapter at an establishment for the slaughter of livestock or poultry or the preparation of livestock products or poultry products that are not intended for use as human food. However, the articles must, before being offered for sale or transportation in commerce, unless naturally inedible by humans, be denatured or identified as prescribed by rules of the board to deter use for human food.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-6
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Board" refers to the state fair board established by IC 15-13-5-1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-1.5-1; part formerly 15-1.5-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-68 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-68
"Oath"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Oath" includes affirmation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-31.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-5.5
Standing committees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. The board shall establish standing committees to assist with planning the fair with the assistance of staff. Committees related to the following activities are required:

(1) Livestock and competitive events.

(2) Fundraising and youth development.

(3) County fair engagement.

(4) Any other committee established by the board.

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-12
Appointments to board
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The board shall appoint from among the nominations made under section 11 of this chapter one (1) board member to represent each:

(1) producer who represents at least three percent (3%) of the state's participating milk marketings; and

(2) group of producers that:

(A) collectively represents at least three percent (3%) of the state's participating milk marketings; and

(B) notifies the board that the producers desire to be considered collectively for purposes of representation on the board.

(b) In addition to the members appointed under subsection (a), the board shall appoint one (1) board member to represent a producer or group of producers described in subsection (a)(2) for each additional ten percent (10%) of the state's participating milk marketings exceeding three percent (3%) that the producer or group of producers represents. Not more than four (4) board members may represent any producer or group of producers.

(c) The board shall make the appointments required under this section not later than thirty (30) days after the close of the period for submission of nominations under section 11 of this chapter.

(d) An appointment made by the board under this section may not result in a producer or group of producers having two (2) members on the board at the same time that represent the same share of the state's participating milk marketings.

(e) If a producer or group of producers entitled to representation on the board fails to submit a nomination, the board may appoint any individual who meets the requirements of section 9(c) of this chapter to represent the producer or group of producers.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-25
Nonedible meat; sales permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Nonedible meat may be sold when properly decharacterized for shipment to a plant producing pet food or to a person for use in feeding mink and other animals as allowed by the state veterinarian.

(b) A disposal plant may not sell nonedible meats until after the following conditions have been met:

(1) The disposal plant has applied to the state veterinarian for a permit to sell nonedible meats.

(2) The state veterinarian has:

(A) inspected the disposal plant;

(B) determined that the disposal plant is adequate to process and handle nonedible meats; and

(C) issued to the disposal plant a permit to sell nonedible meat.

(c) An additional fee may not be charged for a permit issued under this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-26.]

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

Sec. 2. This chapter may not be construed:

(1) to restrict or avoid sales or exchanges of commercial fertilizers among importers, manufacturers, or blenders who mix commercial fertilizer for sale; or

(2) as preventing the free and unrestricted shipments of commercial fertilizers to manufacturers or blenders who have registered their brands as required by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-17-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-17-1-2
Construction of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article shall be liberally construed to effect and promote the purposes of this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-5
Recodification of prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly shall be construed as a recodification of prior law. Except as provided in section 2(1) and 2(2) of this chapter, if the literal meaning of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly (including a literal application of an erroneous change to an internal reference) would result in a substantive change in the prior law, the difference shall be construed as a typographical, spelling, or other clerical error that must be corrected by:

(1) inserting, deleting, or substituting words, punctuation, or other matters of style in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly; or

(2) using any other rule of statutory construction;

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. The principle of statutory construction that a court must apply the literal meaning of an act if the literal meaning of the act is unambiguous does not apply to the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly to the extent that the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly is not substantively identical to the prior law.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-42 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-42
Reciprocity; waiver of requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. The state chemist may waive all or part of the requirements provided for in sections 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, and 57 of this chapter on a reciprocal basis with any other state agency or federal agency that has substantially the same standards.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.74; P.L.99-2012, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-13
"Lot"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "lot" means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number or other mark, every portion or bag of which is uniform within recognized tolerances for the factors that appear in the labeling.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-4
Transport of diseased cattle
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) delivers for transportation;

(2) drives on foot;

(3) removes from the premises where they are located; or

(4) receives for transportation;

any cattle classified as a reactor or suspected of being affected with brucellosis as disclosed by a test recognized by the board, except for immediate slaughter or by special permit from the board, commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.216.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-13
Terms of board members
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The term of office of a board member is three (3) years.

(b) A member continues in office until a successor who meets the qualifications set forth in section 9(c) of this chapter is elected.

(c) A member may not serve for more than a total of three (3) terms.

(d) If, upon expiration of the term of a board member, the producer or group of producers that nominated the member no longer represents the percentage of the state's milk marketings required under section 12 of this chapter, a person may not be appointed to replace the board member.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-48 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-48
Pesticide business license
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. (a) Subject to section 55 of this chapter, a person may not engage in or profess to engage in the business of:

(1) using a restricted use pesticide, a general use pesticide, or a fertilizer material; or

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

on the property of another for hire at any time without a pesticide business license issued by the state chemist. The state chemist shall require an annual license fee of forty-five dollars ($45) for each pesticide business license that is issued.

(b) A pesticide business license must be obtained for each unique business location or business name from which restricted use pesticide use, general use pesticide use, or fertilizer material use or application is conducted.

(c) The application for a license must be on a form provided by the state chemist. Each application must contain information necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(d) The state chemist may not issue a pesticide business license until the applicant or an individual in the applicant's hire who uses or supervises the use of a restricted use pesticide or uses a general use pesticide or a fertilizer material for hire on the property of another is certified by passing an examination to demonstrate to the state chemist the applicant's or applicator's knowledge of the:

(1) use of pesticides or fertilizer materials under the category for which the applicant or applicator has applied; and

(2) nature and effect of pesticides or fertilizer materials the applicant or applicator may apply under the categories.

At least one (1) licensed applicator for hire must be associated with each location from which pesticides or fertilizer materials are used for hire.

(e) The state chemist may renew any pesticide business license.

(f) Subject to subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) and section 65 of this chapter, if:

(1) the state chemist finds the applicant qualified to engage in the business of using pesticides or fertilizer materials or making diagnostic inspections or reports to determine infestations of wood destroying pests on the property of another;

(2) the applicant files evidence of financial responsibility required under section 58 of this chapter; and

(3) the applicant applying for a license involving aerial application of pesticides has met all of the requirements of:

(A) the Federal Aviation Administration;

(B) the Indiana department of transportation; and

(C) any other applicable federal or state statutes or regulations to operate the equipment described in the application;

the state chemist may issue a pesticide business license limited to the categories for which the applicant or an individual in the applicant's hire is qualified. The license expires January 1 of the year following issue unless it has been invalidated, revoked, or suspended earlier by the state chemist. A surety bond or certificate of liability insurance in force or certificate of financial responsibility required under section 58 of this chapter must be maintained and in effect on a continuing basis.

(g) The state chemist may limit a license or the operation of a business to the use of certain pesticides or fertilizer materials, to certain areas, or to certain types of equipment if the applicant is only so qualified.

(h) If a license is not issued as applied for, the state chemist shall inform the applicant in writing of the reasons the license was not issued.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.75; P.L.91-2020, SEC.22; P.L.29-2024, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-12
Repurchase price; packaging
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The price for a repurchase under this chapter must equal the sum of:

(1) one hundred percent (100%) of the net cost of all new, unsold, undamaged, and complete farm or industrial machinery (except repair parts); plus

(2) one hundred percent (100%) of the current net price of all new, unused, and undamaged repair parts.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that is required to repurchase farm or industrial machinery from a retailer under this chapter shall pay freight charges incurred in shipping the farm or industrial machinery (except repair parts) back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.

(c) A retailer shall pay freight charges incurred in shipping repair parts that are repurchased under this chapter back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.

(d) A retailer is responsible for the packaging of all farm or industrial machinery that is repurchased from the retailer under this chapter in preparation for the shipment of the machinery back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-16.5
"Poisonous or deleterious substances"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. As used in this chapter, "poisonous or deleterious substances" refers to the following:

(1) Fluorine and any mineral or mineral mixture that is to be used directly for the feeding of domestic animals and in which the fluorine exceeds the following:

(A) Twenty-hundredths percent (0.20%) for breeding and dairy cattle.

(B) Thirty-hundredths percent (0.30%) for slaughter cattle.

(C) Thirty-hundredths percent (0.30%) for sheep.

(D) Forty-five hundredths percent (0.45%) for swine.

(E) Sixty-hundredths percent (0.60%) for poultry.

(2) Fluorine bearing ingredients when used in such amounts that they raise the fluorine content of the total ration (exclusive of roughage) above the following amounts:

(A) Four-thousandths percent (0.004%) for breeding and dairy cattle.

(B) Nine-thousandths percent (0.009%) for slaughter cattle.

(C) Six-thousandths percent (0.006%) for sheep.

(D) One-hundredth percent (0.01%) for lambs.

(E) Fifteen-thousandths percent (0.015%) for swine.

(F) Three-hundredths percent (0.03%) for poultry.

(3) Fluorine bearing ingredients incorporated in any feed that is fed directly to:

(A) cattle;

(B) sheep; or

(C) goats;

consuming roughage (with or without) limited amounts of grain, that results in a daily fluorine intake in excess of fifty (50) milligrams of fluorine per one hundred (100) pounds of body weight.

(4) The following items when extracted with trichlorethylene or other chlorinated solvents:

(A) soybean meal;

(B) flakes;

(C) pellets; or

(D) other vegetable;

(i) meals;

(ii) flakes, or

(iii) pellets.

(5) Sulfur dioxide, sulfurous acid, and salts of sulfurous acid when used in or on feeds or feed ingredients that are considered or reported to be a significant source of vitamin B1 (thiamine).

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-3
Permit requirements; application procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person that operates a milk plant, operates a receiving station or transfer station, acts as a milk distributor, acts as a bulk milk hauler/sampler, operates a milk tank truck, operates a dairy farm, operates a milk tank truck cleaning facility, operates a business that manufactures containers for milk or milk products, or any other person that does not possess a permit from the board may not:

(1) bring, send, or receive into Indiana for sale;

(2) sell or offer for sale in Indiana; or

(3) store in Indiana;

any milk or milk products. Grocery stores, restaurants, soda fountains, and similar establishments where milk or milk products are served or sold at retail, but not processed, are exempt from the requirements of this section. The board may recognize a permit issued by another state for a truck used to transport milk instead of issuing an Indiana permit for the same truck.

(b) To obtain a permit required by this chapter, a person must submit a written application to the board, in the form prescribed by the board.

(c) Only a person who complies with this chapter is entitled to receive and retain a permit. Permits are not transferable with respect to persons or locations.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-2.1-23-2(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-2.1-23-2(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-2.1-23-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-21
Removal of animal hide
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who owns or controls a dead animal that has not died of a contagious disease may remove the hide or skin of the animal on the person's own premises before burying the body as required under this chapter. However, the skinning and disposition of the hide, skin, and body must be made in a manner that will avoid the creation of a nuisance.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-21.]

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-7
"Producer-processor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "producer-processor" means a producer who processes and markets the producer's own milk.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-40
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. A person commits a Class A infraction if the person knowingly engages in any of the following:

(1) The manufacture or distribution of a commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded.

(2) The adulteration or misbranding of a commercial feed.

(3) The distribution of agricultural commodities, such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, that are adulterated within the meaning of section 29(1) of this chapter.

(4) The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of an order under section 38 or 39 of this chapter.

(5) The failure to obtain a commercial feed license under section 24 of this chapter.

(6) The failure to pay inspection fees or file reports as required by section 30, 31, or 34.5 of this chapter.

(7) The distribution of raw milk for use as a commercial feed for any species if the raw milk is not prominently labeled "Not for Human Consumption".

(8) Distribution of any animal feed that is stated, promoted, or advertised by the person to be suitable for human food unless the feed meets all federal, state, and local health laws and labeling requirements for human consumption.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.8-2011, SEC.2; P.L.99-2012, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-73 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-73
"Official health certificate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 73. "Official health certificate" or "official certificate of veterinary inspection" means an official document issued by a state or federal representative or an accredited veterinarian who 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 by the United States to be recorded.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-31.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-4
Duties of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To accomplish the objectives of this chapter, the board or an agent of the board may do the following:

(1) Require by rules the following:

(A) Antemortem inspection and postmortem inspection of livestock and poultry slaughtered for distribution as human food.

(B) Except for the operations of establishments exempt under section 11 of this chapter, the quarantine, segregation, and inspection of livestock and poultry slaughtered, and of livestock products and poultry products processed or prepared for distribution at all establishments in Indiana.

(2) Require by rules the following:

(A) The identification of livestock and poultry for inspection purposes.

(B) The marking and labeling of livestock products, poultry products, livestock and poultry product containers, or both the product and containers as:

(i) "Indiana Inspected and Passed" if the products are found upon inspection to be not adulterated;

(ii) "Indiana Inspected and Condemned" if the products are found upon inspection to be adulterated; or

(iii) "Not for Sale" if the products are produced under an exemption from inspection.

(C) The destruction for food purposes of all condemned products under the supervision of an inspector.

(3) Prohibit the entry into official establishments of livestock products and poultry products not prepared under federal inspection or inspection under this chapter and further limit the entry of the products and other materials into official establishments under conditions that the board considers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

(4) Require by rules that when livestock products and poultry products leave official establishments, the products bear directly on the products or on the containers, or both, as the board requires, all information necessary to prevent a product from being misbranded, and that all labeling and containers to be used for the products when sold or transported in commerce be approved by the board to ensure that the products comply with this chapter.

(5) Investigate the sanitary conditions of each establishment and withdraw or refuse to provide inspection service at an establishment where the sanitary conditions are such as to make adulterated any livestock products or poultry products prepared or handled at the establishment.

(6) Adopt rules concerning sanitation for all establishments, including custom slaughterers or processors, engaged in the slaughtering of livestock or poultry or preparing meat food products or poultry products capable of use as human food.

(7) Require by rules that the following persons keep records that fully and correctly disclose all transactions involving meat food products and poultry products:

(A) Persons in the business of slaughtering livestock or poultry or preparing, freezing, packaging, labeling, buying, selling (as dealers, wholesalers, or other similar persons), transporting, or storing any livestock products or poultry products for human or animal food.

(B) Persons in business as renderers or in the business of buying, selling, or transporting dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry, or parts of the carcasses of animals, including poultry, that died other than by slaughter.

The board shall adopt rules that require persons described under clauses (A) and (B) to give the state veterinarian access to the places of business, an opportunity at all reasonable times to examine the facilities, inventory, and records, an opportunity to copy the records, and an opportunity to take reasonable samples of the inventory.

(8) If necessary to permit interstate shipment, enter into reciprocal agreements with states adjoining Indiana and the United States Department of Agriculture concerning the inspection of livestock, poultry, and other animals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-30
Per diem and travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to receive both:

(1) the minimum salary per diem; and

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

as provided in the Purdue University travel policies and procedures established by the Purdue University department of transportation and approved by the Purdue University vice president of business services.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-54 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-54
"Percent" or "percentage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. "Percent" or "percentage" means the percentage by weight.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-27.5
Pet food and specialty pet food brand and product name
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. (a) The words "100%", or "All", or words of similar designation must not be used in the brand or product name of a pet food or specialty pet food if the product contains more than one (1) ingredient, not including water sufficient for processing, decharacterizing agents, or trace amounts of preservatives and condiments.

(b) An ingredient or a combination of ingredients may form a part of the product name of a pet food or specialty pet food as follows:

(1) When the ingredients derived from animals, poultry, or fish constitute at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the total weight of the product. Water sufficient for processing may be excluded when calculating the percentage; however, the ingredient must constitute at least seventy percent (70%) of the total product weight.

(2) When any ingredient constitutes at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the weight of the product, the following must be met:

(A) Water sufficient for processing may be excluded when calculating the percentage; however, the ingredients must constitute at least ten percent (10%) of the total product weight.

(B) A descriptor is used with the ingredient name. This descriptor must imply other ingredients are included in the product formula. Examples of descriptors include the following:

(i) Dinner.

(ii) Platter.

(iii) Entree.

(iv) Formula.

(v) Recipe.

(C) The descriptor must be in the same size, style, and color print as the ingredient name.

(3) When a combination of ingredients that are included in the product name in accordance with this subsection meets all of the following:

(A) Each ingredient constitutes at least three percent (3%) of the product weight, excluding water sufficient for processing.

(B) The names of the ingredients appear in the order of their respective predominance by weight in the product.

(C) All the ingredient names appear on the label in the same size, style, and color print.

(c) When the name of any ingredient appears in the product name of a pet food or elsewhere on the product label and includes a descriptor, such as "with" or similar designation, the named ingredients must each constitute at least three percent (3%) of the product weight exclusive of water for processing. If the names of more than one (1) ingredient are shown, each ingredient must appear in the ingredient's respective order of predominance by weight in the product. The three percent (3%) minimum level must not apply to claims for nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, as well as condiments. The word "with", or similar designation, and named ingredients must be in the same size, style, color, and case print and be of no greater size than:

Panel Size

Max "with claim" Type Size

< 5 sq. in.

1/8"

5–25 sq. in.

1/4"

25–100 sq. in.

3/8"

100–400 sq. in.

1/2"

400 sq. in. +

1"

(d) A flavor designation may be included as part of the product name or elsewhere on the label of a pet food or specialty pet food when the flavor designation meets all of the following:

(1) The flavor designation:

(A) conforms to the name of the ingredient as listed in the ingredient statement; or

(B) is identified by the source of the flavor in the ingredient statement.

(2) The word "flavor" is printed in the same size type and with an equal degree of conspicuousness as the name of the flavor designation.

(3) Substantiation of the flavor designation, the flavor claim, or the ingredient source is provided upon request.

(e) The product name of the pet food or specialty pet food must not be derived from one (1) or more ingredients unless:

(1) all ingredients are included in the name, except as specified by subsection (b) or (c); or

(2) at least one (1) of the following are satisfied:

(A) The ingredient or combination of ingredients is present in sufficient quantity to impart a distinctive characteristic to the product or is present in amounts that have a material bearing on the price of the product or on acceptance of the product by the purchaser of the product.

(B) Use of the ingredient or combination of ingredients in the product name does not constitute a representation that the ingredient or combination of ingredients is present to the exclusion of other ingredients.

(f) Contractions or coined names referring to an ingredient must not be used in the brand name of a pet food or specialty pet food unless the use complies with subsection (b), (c), or (d).

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-11-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-11-2-7
Confidential records
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department may keep records submitted to the department by a livestock producer under a voluntary certification program confidential.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-27
"Nematode"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. As used in this chapter, "nematode", commonly known as a nema or an eelworm, means an invertebrate animal of the phylum nemathelminthes and class Nematoda that is an unsegmented roundworm:

(1) with an elongated, fusiform, or saclike body covered with cuticle; and

(2) that inhabits soil, water, plants, or plant parts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(21).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-5.7
Retail pet store record maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. (a) To demonstrate that a retail pet store is only selling dogs obtained from the entities identified in IC 15-21-6-2(a), a retail pet store shall create and maintain records for seven (7) years demonstrating where the retail pet store obtained any dog it is selling.

(b) The records described in subsection (a) must include a list created by the retail pet store that contains the name and address of the entities where the retail pet store obtained any dog it is selling. The retail pet store shall make this list available to the public.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-12
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board shall do the following:

(1) Hold regular quarterly meetings and in addition meet in special called sessions at a date, time, and place designated by the chairperson.

(2) Review all cases of violation of this chapter.

(3) Recommend the revocation of any license issued under this chapter.

(4) Adopt specific rules under IC 4-22-2 relative to weighing, sampling, and testing of milk and cream and to the enforcement of the creamery license law.

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

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

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "percent" or "percentage" refers to the percentage by weight.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-20-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-20-3-2
Bill of sale; required for sale
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid bill of sale for the dog from:

(1) a breeder or kennel;

(2) an animal control facility; or

(3) a private individual;

to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-12
Conditions precedent to civil suit; tolling of limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) As a condition precedent to maintaining a civil action against a seller for failure of the agricultural or vegetable seeds to produce or perform:

(1) as represented by the label required to be attached to those seeds or furnished under IC 15-15-1-32 or IC 15-15-1-33;

(2) as represented by warranty; or

(3) because of negligence;

the buyer must submit the claim to arbitration.

(b) Any applicable period of limitation with respect to a claim subject to this chapter is tolled until twenty (20) days after the filing of the report of arbitration with the commissioner.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-1
Application; applicable law
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, this chapter applies to the inspection of:

(1) seed; and

(2) the crop growing from seed;

by a seed supplier under the seed supplier's rights in a seed contract.

(b) Other applicable Indiana law not in conflict with this chapter applies to a seed supplier inspecting:

(1) seed; and

(2) the crop growing from seed;

under the seed supplier's rights in a seed contract.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-8
Prorated fees
Status: repealed

Sec. 8. The full amount of the fees specified in section 7 of this chapter must be paid for licenses and transport vehicle certificates issued before one-half (1/2) of the license period has expired. However, one-half (1/2) of the fee must be paid for licenses and certificates issued after at least one-half (1/2) of the license period has expired.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-14
"Pork"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "pork" means the flesh of a porcine animal.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-33
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) A person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-16.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agricultural hemp seed" means Cannabis sativa seed that meets any labeling, quality, and other standards set by the state seed commissioner and that is intended for sale or is sold to, or purchased by, licensed growers for planting.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-17
Oaths
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. An agent of the board may administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing that the board is authorized by law to conduct.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-47
Seizure of commercial fertilizer; condemnation and disposal; release of commercial fertilizer
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. (a) Any commercial fertilizer not in compliance with this chapter is subject to seizure based on a complaint of the state chemist filed in a court with jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial fertilizer is located.

(b) Subject to subsection (a), if the court finds the commercial fertilizer is in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial fertilizer, the commercial fertilizer must be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial fertilizer and the laws of the state.

(c) A court may not order the disposition of the commercial fertilizer without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for:

(1) release of the commercial fertilizer; or

(2) permission to process or relabel the commercial fertilizer to bring it into compliance with this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-20-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-20-1-6
Dog bite liability: exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An owner of a dog is exempt under section 4 of this chapter if the dog commits an act described in section 4 of this chapter during the period that the dog is owned by:

(1) the United States;

(2) an agency of the United States; or

(3) a governmental entity (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-77);

and the dog is engaged in assisting the owner or the owner's agent in the performance of law enforcement or military duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 15-14-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-14-4-3
State appropriations; purposes; officer's compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The following entities, upon their compliance with sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, are entitled to receive from the state treasury, out of money in the state general fund not otherwise appropriated, sums of money the general assembly appropriates:

(1) The state corn growers' association.

(2) The state livestock breeders' association.

(3) The state dairymen's association.

(b) An appropriation under subsection (a) may be used only for the following purposes:

(1) Obtaining speakers for association meetings.

(2) Payment of traveling expenses for the speakers and officers of the association.

(3) Advertising association meetings.

(4) Publishing and distributing an annual report.

(5) Obtaining medals, trophies, dies, premium ribbons, awards, postage stamps, and clerical services.

An officer may not receive compensation for the officer's services other than the actual expenses incurred in engaging in the business of the association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-38 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-38
"Stop sale or withdrawal from distribution" order
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. If the state chemist or the state chemist's agent has reasonable cause to believe that a lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist or agent may issue and enforce a written or printed "stop sale or withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the state chemist or a court. The state chemist shall release the lot of commercial feed when the distributor has complied with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. If compliance is not obtained within thirty (30) days, the state chemist may begin, or upon request of the distributor or licensee shall begin, proceedings for condemnation under section 39 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-8
Vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 8. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall immediately appoint a successor to complete the unexpired term.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-2
Membership of board; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of seventeen (17) members as follows:

(1) The governor or the governor's designee.

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

(3) The director of the cooperative extension service of Purdue University or the director's designee.

(4) Seven (7) members appointed under this chapter by the governor, one (1) from each district.

(5) One (1) member elected under this chapter from each district.

(b) Not more than one (1) member appointed under subsection (a)(4) may reside in the same district.

(c) Not more than four (4) members appointed under subsection (a)(4) may be affiliated with the same political party.

(d) Each member appointed under subsection (a)(4) must have a recognized interest in agriculture or agribusiness.

(e) When an appointment of a member under subsection (a)(4) is required, the appointment may not be made until after the election of members under subsection (a)(5) for that year is certified under section 22 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-7
Impoundment, release, and disposition of animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An animal found running at large in violation of a quarantine declared under section 2 of this chapter may be impounded as provided in the quarantine order, in the area or quarters provided by the board of county commissioners. During the quarantine period the owner may obtain possession of the animal by doing all of the following:

(1) Paying the expenses of the animal's board and all tax or license fees that are due and unpaid on the animal.

(2) Having the animal vaccinated and paying for the vaccination or furnishing evidence that the animal was vaccinated during the previous twelve (12) months.

(3) Paying the impounding fee fixed by the board of county commissioners.

(b) An animal not redeemed under subsection (a) shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by the local health officer having jurisdiction.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-7.]

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

Sec. 17. "Certified brucellosis free herd" means a herd that is certified as free from brucellosis as defined by rules of the board and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture made under any cooperative agreement authorized by this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-10.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "active ingredient" means:

(1) in the case of a pesticide other than a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant, an ingredient that will:

(A) prevent;

(B) destroy;

(C) repel; or

(D) mitigate;

insects, nematodes, fungi, rodents, weeds, or other pests;

(2) in the case of a plant regulator, an ingredient that, through physiological action, will accelerate or retard the rate of growth or rate of maturation or alter the behavior of:

(A) ornamental or crop plants; or

(B) the produce of ornamental or crop plants;

(3) in the case of a defoliant, an ingredient that will cause the leaves or foliage to drop from a plant;

(4) in the case of a desiccant, an ingredient that will artificially accelerate the drying of plant tissue; and

(5) in the case of a nitrogen stabilizer, an ingredient that will prevent or hinder the process of nitrification, denitrification, ammonia volatilization, or urease production through an action affecting soil bacteria.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-9
Unenforceable seed contract provisions; waiver of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A provision of a seed contract that purports to waive a provision of this chapter is unenforceable against a farmer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-17
Babcock testing; scales; other equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A person or a person's agent buying or paying for milk or cream on the basis of the amount of butterfat contained in the milk or cream as determined by the Babcock test shall use standard Babcock testing glassware and accurate scales.

(b) In conducting tests other than an approved test for determining the total composition of milk and the protein and fat components of milk, test equipment used that will influence test results must be approved by the creamery license division before use in determining producer pay tests.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-15
"Research"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. 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 corn or corn products, including a research activity designed to identify and analyze barriers to domestic and foreign sales of corn or corn products.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-10.7.]

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

Sec. 2. The state veterinarian may charge a fee to cover the costs of certification under this chapter. The state veterinarian shall deposit fees collected under this section to the board of animal health operating account within the state general fund.

As added by P.L.9-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-71 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-71
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 71. (a) The state chemist may apply for a:

(1) temporary; or

(2) permanent;

injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule adopted under the chapter notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law.

(b) A court may grant a:

(1) temporary; or

(2) permanent;

injunction that the state chemist applies for under subsection (a).

(c) An injunction granted under this section shall be issued without bond.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-23.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commercial use" means sale for:

(1) retail consumption;

(2) resale; or

(3) processing for resale.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-4
"Farm or industrial machinery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "farm or industrial machinery" means any of the following:

(1) A farm implement.

(2) A tractor.

(3) Farm machinery.

(4) Utility and industrial equipment.

(5) Construction machinery, including a track and wheel tractor, a motor grader, and an excavator.

(6) An attachment or repair part for a machine listed in subdivisions (1) through (5).

(b) The term does not include an all terrain vehicle.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-21
Appointment of nonvoting participants
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) When necessary, the ISA may appoint individuals who hold offices of importance to the soybean industry or have special expertise concerning the soybean industry to participate in the work of the ISA. These individuals may not participate in votes taken by the ISA but are eligible for reimbursement for traveling expenses in the same manner as ISA board members under section 19(g) of this chapter.

(b) A person appointed under this section serves a term of one (1) year but may be reappointed for additional terms.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-10
"Manufacture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "manufacture" means to grind, mix, blend, or further process a commercial feed for distribution.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(11).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-32
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-21
"Nematode"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, "nematode", commonly known as a nema or an eelworm, means an invertebrate animal of the phylum nemathelminthes and class nematoda that is an unsegmented roundworm:

(1) with an elongated, fusiform, or saclike body covered with cuticle; and

(2) that inhabits soil, water, plants, or plant parts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(19).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-7
Restrictions on property ownership
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The amount of real estate that a corporation incorporated under this chapter may purchase or own may not exceed:

(1) one hundred sixty (160) acres; and

(2) five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in value.

(b) A corporation incorporated under this chapter may sell any land that it possesses or may possess.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-1-2-6 part; subsection (b) formerly 15-1-2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-38 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-38
Disclosure of financial condition; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) If, upon receipt of a biennial report delivered under section 37 of this chapter, the secretary of state determines or has reason to believe that the association filing the report is not disclosing the association's true financial condition or is violating this chapter, the secretary of state may require the association to disclose all material facts by:

(1) submitting a verified audit bearing the certificate under oath of a qualified public accountant approved by the secretary of state;

(2) replying to interrogatories; or

(3) reporting under oath on any matters requested by the secretary of state.

(b) An officer or a director of an association who knowingly distributes, publishes, or files with the secretary of state a written report, certificate, or statement of the condition or business of the association that is false in any material respect commits a Level 6 felony.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.206.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-23
Rules; forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may:

(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2; and

(2) prescribe forms;

to implement sections 9 through 22 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-19
Tester's license; employment of licensed tester; examination; license fee; revocation; refusal to issue license
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A person who does testing in connection with the receiving, buying, or paying for milk or cream on the basis of the total composition or the protein and fat components contained in the milk or cream, either for the person or as an officer, a servant, an agent, or an employee of any person, must hold a tester's license.

(b) A dairy processing plant, receiving station, or other factory, or person, or person's agent, that receives, buys, or pays for milk or cream on the basis of the total composition or the protein and fat components contained in the milk or cream shall employ a licensed tester to supervise and is responsible for the operation of the testing of milk or cream.

(c) A milk tester's license or cream tester's license shall be issued to a person by the creamery license division if the person:

(1) passes a satisfactory examination as provided for in the rules adopted by the board and demonstrates that the person is competent and qualified to test milk or cream; and

(2) pays a license fee as provided in section 24 of this chapter.

A license shall be revoked by the creamery license division upon recommendation of the board if the licensee fails to comply with the rules under which the license was granted.

(d) The board may refuse to issue or reissue a license under this section to a person who:

(1) has:

(A) previously held a license under this section; and

(B) had the license revoked or suspended by the board; or

(2) has held a milk testing related license or permit that has been suspended or revoked in another state.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 15-12-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-12-3-8
"Retailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person engaged in the business of selling, at retail, farm or industrial machinery.

(b) The term does not include a retail seller of:

(1) petroleum products, if the sale of petroleum products is the primary purpose of the retail seller's business;

(2) motor vehicles (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105(a)); or

(3) automotive care and replacement products.

(c) The term includes the heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver of a retailer.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-30
Maintaining records and supplying information by first purchaser; audits; qualifications of auditor
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) A first purchaser shall keep detailed records of all assessments collected and remitted under this chapter for at least three (3) years.

(b) Upon request, a first purchaser shall supply the IPPA with any information from records kept under subsection (a).

(c) The IPPA may periodically audit a first purchaser's checkoff assessment and remittance records kept under subsection (a). An audit must be conducted by:

(1) a certified public accountant of the IPPA's choosing; or

(2) an auditor who is familiar with the:

(A) storage;

(B) conditioning;

(C) shipping; and

(D) handling;

of agricultural commodities. The costs of the audit shall be paid by the IPPA.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-22
Drainage from contained areas within dikes
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) A secondary containment area may not have a relief outlet or valve. The base must slope to a collecting spot where liquid can be discharged, by a manually activated pump, for use in the blending process or for proper disposal in accordance with all applicable laws.

(b) Accumulated liquids in the secondary containment area must be promptly removed from the secondary containment area.

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

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian is the chief administrative officer of the center.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-53 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-53
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. "Permit" refers to a permit issued under:

(1) IC 15-16-2-34 to report the tonnage of commercial fertilizer sold; or

(2) IC 15-16-3.5 to report the tonnage of manure based fertilizer sold.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-14
Destruction of disposal plant; reconstruction; location
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to a disposal plant destroyed during a war.

(b) If:

(1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the operating part of the disposal plant is destroyed; and

(2) the disposal plant is located on a site where constructing a new disposal plant under section 13 of this chapter would be prohibited;

the disposal plant may not be reconstructed and the site may not be used again for a disposal plant.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-30.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-30.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.148-2009, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.98-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-9
Hemp seed; seed distributor permit; records; audit; inspections; license revocation; detention of crops; cost of testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) An agricultural hemp seed production license issued under this chapter authorizes a grower or handler to produce and handle agricultural hemp seed for sale to licensed hemp growers and handlers. A seller of agricultural hemp seed shall ensure that the seed complies with any standards set by the state seed commissioner. The state seed commissioner shall make available to growers information that identifies sellers of agricultural hemp seed.

(b) A person who sells agricultural hemp seed to a grower must be a seed distributor who has a permit under IC 15-15-1-34.

(c) All growers and handlers must keep records in accordance with rules adopted by the state seed commissioner. Upon at least three (3) days notice, the state seed commissioner may audit the required records during normal business hours. The state seed commissioner may conduct an audit for the purpose of ensuring compliance with:

(1) this chapter;

(2) rules adopted by the state seed commissioner; or

(3) hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license requirements, terms, and conditions.

(d) In addition to an audit conducted in accordance with subsection (c), the state seed commissioner may inspect independently, or in cooperation with the state police department, a federal law enforcement agency, or a local law enforcement agency, any hemp crop during the crop's growth phase and take a representative composite sample for field analysis. If a crop contains an average delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration exceeding three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, the state seed commissioner may detain, seize, or embargo the crop.

(e) The state seed commissioner may revoke a license issued under this chapter to a person that fails to cooperate with:

(1) the state seed commissioner;

(2) the state police;

(3) a federal law enforcement agency; or

(4) a local law enforcement agency;

in an inspection, or in the taking of a sample, under subsection (d).

(f) A failure to cooperate described in subsection (e) constitutes probable cause for the state seed commissioner, state police, federal law enforcement agency, or local law enforcement agency to search the premises of the licensee's hemp operation.

(g) If the state police department, a federal law enforcement agency, or a local law enforcement agency cooperates with the state seed commissioner in the detention, seizure, or embargo of a crop under this section:

(1) the state police department, federal law enforcement agency, or local law enforcement agency; and

(2) any officer or employee of the state police department, federal law enforcement agency, or local law enforcement agency who is involved in the detention, seizure, or embargo;

is immune from civil liability for the detention, seizure, or embargo.

(h) The state seed commissioner may order a hemp crop that is detained, seized, or embargoed for noncompliance with this chapter to be destroyed by the owner. However, except as prohibited by federal law, the grower may appeal to the state seed commissioner for the hemp crop to be diverted to a willing licensed processor for processing and sale for industrial use. A hemp crop that is detained, seized, or embargoed may not be used for cannabidiol, other extracts, oil, food, or cosmetic products that are used for humans or animals.

(i) A grower shall reimburse the state seed commissioner for the cost of testing conducted on the grower's crop under this section.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-2016, SEC.1; P.L.190-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-63 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-63
Agreements with other agencies; enforcement responsibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. (a) The state chemist may cooperate with, and enter into agreements with, any other agency of the state, any federal agency, or any other state agency or nongovernmental organization to carry out this chapter to:

(1) secure uniformity of rules;

(2) cooperate in the enforcement of the federal pesticide control laws through the use of state or federal personnel and facilities and to implement cooperative enforcement programs;

(3) develop and administer state plans for certification of applicators consistent with federal standards;

(4) contract or cooperate with agencies or organizations for the purpose of training applicators;

(5) contract for monitoring pesticides;

(6) prepare and submit state plans to meet federal certification standards;

(7) administer and enforce requirements under this chapter; and

(8) make reports to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as the agency requires.

(b) In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 136w-1, the state chemist shall have primary enforcement responsibility for pesticide use violations for any period for which:

(1) the United States Environmental Protection Agency determines that the state of Indiana:

(A) has adopted adequate pesticide use laws and rules;

(B) has adopted and is implementing adequate procedures for the enforcement of the pesticide laws and rules; and

(C) will keep records and make reports showing compliance with clauses (A) and (B); and

(2) the state chemist:

(A) enters into a cooperative agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency; and

(B) has a plan for the certification of pesticide applicators that has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.80; P.L.29-2024, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-43
"Label"
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. "Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon an article or the immediate container, excluding package liners, of an article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-23.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-3
Retail pet store consumer qualification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A retail pet store may not sell a dog to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-39.6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-39.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.91-2020, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.29-2024, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-76 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-76
Condemnation costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 76. Whenever a decree of condemnation is entered under section 75(a) of this chapter against a pesticide product:

(1) court costs;

(2) fees;

(3) storage costs; and

(4) other proper expenses;

shall be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of the pesticide product.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-28.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-90 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-90
"Prepared"
Status: in_force

Sec. 90. "Prepared" means slaughtered, canned, cured, salted, smoked, stuffed, rendered, boned, cut up, frozen, dried, stored, or otherwise manufactured or processed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-40.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-14-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-14-1-8
Capital stock
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the capital stock of a corporation incorporated under this chapter may not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(b) The capital stock of a corporation incorporated under this chapter may be increased by the vote of the stockholders at:

(1) an annual meeting of the stockholders; or

(2) a meeting called especially to increase the capital stock;

to an amount not exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,000).

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-13
Forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The board shall prescribe and furnish upon request all forms to be used in conjunction with applications and reports required under this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-31
Quarterly tonnage reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a distributor who is liable for the payment of the tonnage inspection fee under section 30 of this chapter shall file quarterly tonnage reports setting forth the number of net tons of commercial feeds distributed in Indiana during the preceding calendar quarter. The distributor shall file the reports not later than January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 of each year. Upon filing a report, the distributor shall pay the inspection fee at the rate stated in section 30 of this chapter. Inspection fees that are due and owing and have not been remitted to the state chemist within fifteen (15) days after the due date shall be increased by a penalty fee of ten percent (10%) of the amount due or fifty dollars ($50), whichever is greater. The assessment of this penalty fee does not prevent the state chemist from taking other actions under this chapter.

(b) A resident of Indiana who only manufactures and distributes customer formula feeds and has met the requirements of section 30 of this chapter is exempt from filing quarterly feed tonnage reports.

(c) A distributor who is subject to the inspection fees for small packaged pet and specialty pet foods distributed in containers of ten (10) pounds or less under section 30 of this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Before beginning distribution, file with the state chemist a listing of small packaged pet and specialty pet foods to be distributed in Indiana in containers of ten (10) pounds or less, on forms provided by the state chemist. The listing under this subdivision shall be renewed annually before January 1 of each year and is the basis for the payment of the annual inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50) per product. New products added during the year must be submitted to the state chemist as a supplement to the annual listing before distribution.

(2) If the annual renewal of the listing is not received before January 16 or if an unlisted product is distributed, pay a late filing fee of ten dollars ($10) per product in addition to the normal charge for the listing. The late filing fee under this subdivision is in addition to any other penalty under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-13-12(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-13-12(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-5-13-12(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-49 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-49
Foreign cooperative associations; application for admission
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. (a) Any nonprofit cooperative association organized under the agricultural cooperative law of any state of the United States other than Indiana and not admitted to do business in Indiana before March 12, 1935, must submit the following to the secretary of state at the secretary of state's office before transacting any business in Indiana:

(1) A copy of the nonprofit cooperative association's articles of incorporation, with all amendments to the articles of incorporation. The copy of the nonprofit cooperative association's articles of incorporation must be authenticated by the proper officer of the state where the nonprofit cooperative association is incorporated.

(2) An application for admission, which must contain the same information as required in the articles of incorporation of an association seeking to be incorporated under this chapter, together with any additional information that the secretary of state may require, which must include a statement of assets and liabilities as of a date not earlier than thirty (30) days before the filing of the application for admission. The information shall be submitted in triplicate originals on forms prescribed by the secretary of state.

(3) The prescribed fees.

(b) An application submitted under subsection (a) must be signed and verified under oath by:

(1) the president or vice president; and

(2) the secretary or assistant secretary;

of the association.

(c) The fee for a filing under this section is ten dollars ($10).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.119-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-3
Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A member of the board may not be directly or indirectly interested as director, officer, salesman, or employee of a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of any commercial product, byproduct, or biological product affecting the livestock industry.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-82 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-82
"Pasteurization", "pasteurized", and similar terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 82. "Pasteurization", "pasteurized", and similar terms mean the following:

(1) The process of heating every particle of milk or milk products (except ice cream, ice milk, and sherbet mixture) to:

(A) at least one hundred forty-five (145) degrees Fahrenheit and holding the particle continuously at or above this temperature for at least thirty (30) minutes; or

(B) at least one hundred sixty-one (161) degrees Fahrenheit and holding the particle continuously at or above this temperature for at least fifteen (15) seconds;

in equipment that is properly operated and approved by the board.

(2) The process of heating milk products that have higher milk fat content than milk or that contain added sweeteners to:

(A) at least one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit and held continuously at or above this temperature for at least thirty (30) minutes; or

(B) at least one hundred sixty-six (166) degrees Fahrenheit and held continuously at or above this temperature for at least fifteen (15) seconds.

(3) The process of heating every particle of ice cream, ice milk, or sherbet mixture (except fruits, fruit juices, nuts, cocoa or chocolate, maple syrup, cakes, confections, or other flavoring or color) to:

(A) one hundred fifty-five degrees (155) Fahrenheit and holding the particle continuously at or above this temperature for at least thirty (30) minutes;

(B) at least one hundred seventy-five (175) degrees Fahrenheit and holding the particle continuously at or above this temperature for at least twenty-five (25) seconds; or

(C) at least one hundred ninety-four (194) degrees Fahrenheit for at least one-half (1/2) second.

(4) Any other pasteurization process that is found to be equally efficient and that is approved by rule of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-38.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-36
"Guaranteed analysis"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. "Guaranteed analysis" means the minimum percentage of plant nutrients claimed. Recognized plant nutrients including the following:

(1) Total nitrogen (N).

(2) Available phosphate (P2O5).

(3) Soluble potash (K2O).

(4) Calcium (Ca).

(5) Magnesium (Mg).

(6) Sulfur (S).

(7) Boron (B).

(8) Chlorine (Cl).

(9) Cobalt (Co).

(10) Copper (Cu).

(11) Iron (Fe).

(12) Manganese (Mn).

(13) Molybdenum (Mo).

(14) Nickel (Ni).

(15) Sodium (Na).

(16) Zinc (Zn).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-28
Rules; pure seed and germination
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The state seed commissioner may by rule define seed labeling and testing terms in common usage such as "pure seed" and "germination".

(b) A rule adopted by the state seed commissioner under this section must be based on published sources such as the rules of the Association of Official Seed Analysts.

(c) The state seed commissioner shall apply the agricultural seed and vegetable seed standards set forth in 7 CFR 201 as the state germination standards and requirements for agricultural seed and vegetable seed.

(d) The state seed commissioner shall use:

(1) the terms used in seed testing and labeling; and

(2) the methods of testing for official samples;

as provided in the Association of Official Seed Analysts, Rules for Testing Seeds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.143-2024, SEC.1; P.L.82-2026, SEC.12.