Ind. Code § 15-18-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-32
Annual report; statistics; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. Plants and stations covered by this chapter as listed in section 18 of this chapter (dairy processing plant and receiving station licenses) shall report before April 1 of each year the amount of milk or cream, or both, purchased during the last calendar year with the amount of butterfat in the milk or cream. Any other data or statistics desired by the creamery license division pertaining to the purchase of milk or cream must be reported to the creamery license division by the person according to and on forms furnished by the creamery license division. A person providing information under this section shall keep complete and accurate records of the person's business.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-85 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-85
"Pesticide chemical"
Status: in_force

Sec. 85. "Pesticide chemical" has the meaning set forth in the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-39.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-13
Commodity market development; advice to dean
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The dean of agriculture shall be guided by the advice, recommendations, and assistance of the commodity market development council about:

(1) the collection and expenditures of funds; and

(2) audits and refunds;

associated with the commodity market development program.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-22
"Insecticide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "insecticide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for:

(1) preventing;

(2) destroying;

(3) repelling; or

(4) mitigating;

any insects.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(16).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-18
Board of directors; election; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the directors:

(1) shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting of the members; and

(2) may, if provided in the bylaws, be elected for terms of office that expire at different times.

A term of office may not continue for longer than three (3) years. In the absence of a provision in the bylaws for terms of office, each director, except the first board of directors, shall be elected for a term of one (1) year and hold office until the director's successor is elected and qualified. The first board of directors, as named in the articles of incorporation, shall hold office until the first annual meeting of the members.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-14
Fees for certification or educational programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Any fees collected for certification or educational programs under this chapter shall be collected by the state chemist and deposited with the treasurer of Purdue University and must be used to pay all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out and administering the certification and educational programs.

(b) The fees deposited under this section must be included in the annual report prepared under IC 15-16-2-44.5(c).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-18
"Promotion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "promotion" means:

(1) communication directly with pork producers, promoters, purchasers, consumers, and stakeholders;

(2) technical assistance; and

(3) trade marketing activities;

to enhance the marketing opportunities of pork and any product containing pork in domestic and foreign markets and increase access to federal government money available for Indiana pork producers.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-11-12-2
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the Indiana grown initiative program established by section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.173-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-3
Statement of guaranteed analysis
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Manure based fertilizer must be distributed with a written or printed statement with the guaranteed analysis that:

(1) accompanies the manure based fertilizer at delivery; and

(2) is supplied to the purchaser at time of delivery.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-18
License for milk or cream buyers; fees; revocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A dairy processing plant, a receiving station, a milk shipping station, a milk factory, a milk distributor, a cheese factory, a condensery, an ice cream factory, other processing plant, person, or person's agent that handles, receives, buys, or pays for milk or cream from a producer, a bargaining agent, or another plant shall obtain a license from the creamery license division.

(b) A license must be issued to the dairy, dairy processing plant, receiving station, milk factory, milk distributor, cheese factory, condensery, ice cream factory, other processing plant, person, or person's agent by the creamery license division upon:

(1) compliance with sections 14 through 17 of this chapter; and

(2) payment of a license fee as provided in sections 22 and 23 of this chapter.

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-11-9-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-11-9-1.3
"Farmland"; inventory of lost farmland and primary cause; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. (a) As used in this section, "farmland" refers to property described in IC 14-22-11-1(a)(2).

(b) Beginning in 2029, and every fifth year thereafter, before November 1, after the most current release of the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service's Census of Agriculture, the department shall:

(1) conduct an inventory of all farmland lost in Indiana during the five (5) years following the department's prior report; and

(2) identify the primary cause of the reduction of farmland under subdivision (1).

(c) After conducting each inventory under subsection (b), the department shall issue a report to the legislative council containing the department's findings and recommendations, including any recommended legislation, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 before November 1 of the year in which the inventory is conducted. Within thirty (30) days after issuing the report required under this subsection to the legislative council, the department shall upload the report to the online portal.

As added by P.L.5-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-16-6-12
Administration by directors; purposes; hiring experts
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The board of directors of any association shall administer the affairs of an association under this chapter for any or all the following purposes:

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

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

(A) fruit pests; and

(B) diseases of fruit and fruit bearing plants.

(3) To:

(A) provide for the purchase and maintenance of spraying machines, wagons, or other necessary apparatus;

(B) adequately spray fruit trees or other fruit bearing plants;

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

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

(4) To hire experts to:

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

(B) prescribe the proper methods of treating a disease of the trees or plants.

(5) To periodically levy assessments on the members as necessary to administer this chapter and the purposes of the association.

(6) To actively cooperate with the state entomologist and the county agents in precautionary measures to prevent the spread of injurious insects and plant diseases within the district.

(7) To advise, direct, and encourage the activities of the association.

(b) If directed by a majority vote of the members at any special or regular meeting, the board of directors of an association may hire experts to:

(1) inspect fruit trees and fruit bearing plants; and

(2) prescribe the proper methods of treating diseases of fruit trees or fruit bearing plants.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-80 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-80
"Use"
Status: in_force

Sec. 80. (a) "Use", except as provided in subsection (b), means the placement or usage of fertilizer materials on a targeted growing area.

(b) "Use", for purposes of IC 15-16-2.7, means the:

(1) application of fertilizer material on an agricultural crop growing area;

(2) handling of fertilizer materials; or

(3) transportation of fertilizer materials.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-4.5
"Animal feeding operation" or "AFO"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. "Animal feeding operation" or "AFO" means a lot or facility, other than an aquatic animal production facility, where all of the following conditions are met:

(1) Animals, other than aquatic animals, have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of forty-five (45) days or more in any twelve (12) month period.

(2) Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over at least fifty percent (50%) of the lot or facility.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-9
Marketing program; commodity market development council; establishment; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A marketing program proposed or adopted under this chapter may include any of the following:

(1) Market development and research programs.

(2) Market promotion, education, and public relations programs.

(3) Market information services.

(4) The right to contract with qualified organizations, agencies, or individuals for any of the activities described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(b) A commodity market development council organized under this chapter may not do any of the following:

(1) Establish, promulgate, or fix the price of an agricultural commodity.

(2) Limit the production of an agricultural commodity in any way.

(3) Use the fees collected under this chapter for political or legislative activity of any kind.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-3.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-82.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-82.5
"Permitted animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 82.5. "Permitted animal", for purposes of IC 15-17-14.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-17-14.7-3.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-12
"Person"
Status: in_force

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

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership;

(3) a limited liability company;

(4) a public or private corporation;

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

(6) a cooperative;

(7) a society;

(8) an association; or

(9) a fiduciary.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-18
Maintenance requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A storage structure must be maintained and operated to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The owner or operator shall:

(1) inspect the storage structure for compliance with this chapter at least one (1) time each month; and

(2) document any maintenance activities in the operating record.

(c) An uncovered storage structure storing liquid manure must:

(1) be maintained, with a minimum freeboard of two (2) feet, unless otherwise specified in the processed manure storage structure permit; and

(2) have clear identified markers to indicate manure levels relative to the approved freeboard elevation.

(d) An earthen berm for a storage structure must be:

(1) stabilized with vegetation or alternative erosion control measures;

(2) maintained to prevent growth of trees and shrubs; and

(3) maintained to allow for visual inspection.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-6
Expiration of terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The terms of:

(1) the member engaged in dairying; and

(2) the member engaged in swine production;

appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter expire March 31, 2008, and every four (4) years thereafter.

(b) The terms of:

(1) the members engaged in:

(A) poultry production; and

(B) sheep production;

appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter; and

(2) one (1) veterinarian member appointed under section 2(2) of this chapter;

expire March 31, 2009, and every four (4) years thereafter.

(c) The terms of:

(1) the member engaged in horse production appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter; and

(2) the member affiliated with a licensed livestock market appointed under section 2(4) of this chapter;

expire March 31, 2010, and every four (4) years thereafter.

(d) The terms of:

(1) the members engaged in:

(A) beef-type cattle production; and

(B) small animal veterinary medical practice;

appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter; and

(2) one (1) veterinarian member appointed under section 2(2) of this chapter;

expire March 31, 2011, and every four (4) years thereafter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 15-17-18-2
Interference with identification
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) alters or changes an animal's official identification to conceal the identity of an animal;

(2) interferes with the official identification of a diseased domestic animal;

(3) removes, without permission of the board, except as provided in this article, any animal from a herd placed under quarantine; or

(4) alters or changes the official identification of any domestic animal;

commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-21-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.214.
Ind. Code § 15-16-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-16-7-3
Establishment of weed control board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The authorizing body of any county may establish a weed control board by adopting an ordinance:

(1) on the authorizing body's own initiative; or

(2) after receiving a petition signed by five percent (5%) of the registered voters of the county.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-18
"Custom blend"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Custom blend" means a commercial fertilizer blended:

(1) according to specifications provided to a blender in a soil test nutrient recommendation; or

(2) to meet specific requests of a consumer, who is the end user, before blending.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-7
Retail pet store records
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The board may review or obtain records from a retail pet store that contain the information described in this chapter and confirm that all dogs acquired by a retail pet store meet the criteria established under section 6.5(a) of this chapter.

(b) A retail pet store shall, within thirty (30) days, provide the board with electronic access to any requested records that contain information required to verify disclosures and procedures established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-26
Election; date and location
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The election of a district council member must be conducted by the council in August at voting places located in the district. The winner of an election takes office on the following October 1.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-15-2-9
State chemist's authority; rules; permits; registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state chemist may:

(1) prescribe and enforce rules necessary to implement this chapter;

(2) refuse to issue a permit; or

(3) refuse to register or cancel the registration of any product used for promoting plant growth or any pure or mixed cultures of microorganisms or materials used for promoting plant growth if the state chemist believes the product, cultures, or materials:

(A) are registered under a name that would be misleading as to the materials of which they are made; or

(B) are sold under false or misleading claims.

(b) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish fees that are necessary for the administration of this chapter, including costs of inspections, registration of products, and product analysis.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-2022, SEC.4; P.L.33-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-34
Fees; permits; reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) A person who distributes agricultural seed or vegetable seed in Indiana may apply to the state seed commissioner for a permit to use the person's own labeling, report the quantity of seed sold, and pay the inspection fee on the basis of the report.

(b) In making application for a permit under subsection (a), the distributor must agree to the following:

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

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

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

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

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

(1) the report is not filed and the inspection fee not paid before ten (10) days following the due date;

(2) the report of volume is false; or

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

the state seed commissioner may revoke the permit. If the inspection fee is unpaid after the ten (10) day grace period, a penalty shall be assessed in the amount of ten percent (10%) in addition to the amount due.

(d) The report of quantity sold required under subsection (b)(4) is due, and the inspection fees required under this chapter are payable, semiannually on the last day of the month following the end of the semiannual period. The first half reporting period ends June 30 and the second half reporting period ends December 31.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) formerly 15-4-1-13(a); subsection (g) formerly 15-4-1-13(b); subsections (h), (i), (j) formerly 15-4-1-13(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.8; P.L.10-2022, SEC.2; P.L.33-2022, SEC.2; P.L.82-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-14
"Political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-3
Rules; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board may adopt rules concerning the following:

(1) Annual or biannual renewal of any class of license issued under this article.

(2) A common renewal date for each class of license.

(b) The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's authorized agent shall sign each license issued by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-3.]

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

Sec. 2. An owner or a caretaker of an animal and the owner's or a caretaker's agents shall provide reasonable assistance that is required to enable the state veterinarian, the state veterinarian's authorized agent, or an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture to perform the state veterinarian's or agent's duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-9.]

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

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "buyer of grain" means a person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation regularly engaged in the business of buying grain or seed produced on a farm in Indiana.

(b) The term does not include a person that purchases grain or seed if less than five (5) separate purchases are made by the person during any one (1) year.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-17.5-1-3
"Center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Center" refers to the Indiana center for animal policy established by IC 15-17.5-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-51 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-51
Admitted foreign cooperative associations; rights and restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. Any nonprofit cooperative association organized under the agricultural cooperative law of another state and admitted to do business in Indiana:

(1) may transact business as set forth in the certificate of admission issued to the association by the secretary of state;

(2) has the same rights, privileges, powers, and remedies at law or in equity possessed by an association incorporated under this chapter; and

(3) is subject to the same liabilities, restrictions, duties, and penalties imposed on an association incorporated under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-32.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.66. Repealed by P.L.4-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-17-7-8
Quarantine
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A herd of:

(1) cattle;

(2) goats; or

(3) cervids;

in which any animal reacts positively to a tuberculin test is under quarantine.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-7-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-9
Rules; licensee qualifications and training
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish qualifications for licenses issued under this chapter, including a training requirement necessary to assure that a person responsible for a location described under section 8(a)(2) of this chapter is in compliance with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-17-3-23
Livestock and poultry standards of care
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules to establish standards governing the care of livestock and poultry. The board shall consider the following when adopting the standards:

(1) The health and husbandry of the livestock and poultry.

(2) Generally accepted farm management practices.

(3) Generally accepted veterinary standards and practices.

(4) The economic impact the standards may have on:

(A) livestock and poultry farmers;

(B) the affected livestock and poultry sector; and

(C) consumers.

As added by P.L.50-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-3
Membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Indiana standardbred advisory board consists of seven (7) members selected as follows:

(1) The chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission, or the chairman's designee, is an ex officio member.

(2) Two (2) members who are county fair racing participants, appointed by the governor.

(3) Four (4) members appointed by the governor who have in the past participated or shown an interest in the standardbred industry. This interest may, but does not necessarily have to be, evidenced by virtue of being an owner, driver, veterinarian, trainer, or breeder.

Not more than three (3) of the appointees under subdivisions (2) and (3) may be of the same political party as the chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.153-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-7
Permit expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A permit issued under this chapter expires as follows:

(1) A bulk milk hauler/sampler permit expires two (2) years after the most recent inspection.

(2) A dairy farm permit expires upon an action listed in subdivisions (4) through (6).

(3) A permit, other than a bulk milk hauler/sampler permit and a dairy farm permit, expires on December 31 of the year in which the permit was issued. Permits issued within the last three (3) months of a year may be issued to expire on December 31 of the following year.

(4) Upon discontinuance of operation for a period of ninety (90) days.

(5) Upon the revocation of the permit by the board.

(6) Upon the sale or other transfer of an operation to a different owner or operator.

(7) For a milk distributor, milk plant, receiving station, transfer station, or milk tank truck cleaning facility, a transfer of the place of business from one (1) building or room to another.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-15
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who violates this chapter is subject to the penalties set forth in IC 15-17-18-12.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 7, 8, 13(b), or 13(c) of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-20-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-20-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.60-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-28
"Fertilizer material"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) "Fertilizer material" means any substance containing nitrogen, phosphate, potash, or any recognized plant nutrient that:

(1) is used for the plant nutrient content; and

(2) has nutrient value in promoting plant growth.

The term includes unmanipulated manure.

(b) The term does not include biosolids, industrial waste products, pollutant-bearing water, or plaster.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-28
Nonvoting members
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The board shall invite nonvoting members to serve at the pleasure of the board.

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

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

Sec. 7. (a) An individual may become eligible for certified applicator certification renewal by completing one (1) of the following:

(1) Passing the written examination for initial certification under section 6 of this chapter.

(2) Accumulating at least three (3) fertilizer material continuing certification hours (CCHs) before the expiration of the individual's certification period.

(3) Attending at least three (3) fertilizer material private applicator recertification programs (PARPs) before the expiration of the individual's certification period.

(b) An individual may accumulate CCHs or PARPs only after the individual is certified.

(c) An individual may accumulate a maximum of two (2) fertilizer material CCH or PARP credits in any one (1) year of the individual's five (5) year certification period.

(d) Credit for accumulating in excess of three (3) fertilizer material CCH or PARP credits do not carry forward to the next certification period.

(e) Eligibility for renewed certified applicator certification remains in force through December 31 of the fifth year following renewal unless the individual's certification is revoked or suspended before that date.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-11
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "distribute" means to:

(1) offer for sale;

(2) sell;

(3) exchange;

(4) barter; or

(5) supply or offer to supply;

a pesticide product.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(8).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-35
"Produce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. As used in this chapter, "produce" means:

(1) to:

(A) manufacture;

(B) prepare;

(C) compound;

(D) process;

(E) formulate; or

(F) change;

a pesticide product or an active ingredient that is used in producing a pesticide product; or

(2) to:

(A) package;

(B) repackage;

(C) label;

(D) relabel; or

(E) otherwise change;

the container of a pesticide product.

The term does not include the dilution of formulated pesticides by an individual for the individual's use done according to the directions on the pesticide label.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(39).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-56 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-56
Pesticide products that are considered to be the same
Status: in_force

Sec. 56. For more than one (1) pesticide product to be considered the same pesticide product, each pesticide product must exhibit the same:

(1) product name;

(2) registrant name;

(3) United States Environmental Protection Agency registration number, if applicable;

(4) labeling, claims, and branding; and

(5) ingredient statement.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-9
Offenses; unlicensed person
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally engages in an activity without a license required for the activity under this article commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.212.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-13
New disposal plants: location
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A:

(1) new disposal plant may not be located or constructed; and

(2) discontinued plant may not be reconstructed or reopened;

at any place where the location and operation of that plant is prohibited by law or ordinance.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-15.5
"General use pesticide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. As used in this chapter, "general use pesticide" means a pesticide that is not a restricted use pesticide.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-16
Captive cervidae programs fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The captive cervidae programs fund is established. The board may use money in the fund to pay the expenses of:

(1) administering IC 15-17-14.5 and this chapter; and

(2) implementing programs to control diseases in cervidae authorized under this article.

(b) The fund shall be administered by the board.

(c) The fund consists of all fees collected under this chapter.

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

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

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

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-59 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-59
Prohibited acts; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. A person may not:

(1) detach, alter, deface, or destroy, in whole or in part, any label or labeling provided for in this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;

(2) add any substance to, or take any substance from, a pesticide in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this chapter;

(3) use for the person's own advantage or reveal, other than to:

(A) the state chemist;

(B) proper officials;

(C) employees of the state;

(D) the courts of this state in response to a subpoena;

(E) physicians; or

(F) pharmacists and other qualified persons for use in emergencies in the preparation of antidotes;

any information relative to formulas of products acquired by authority of section 61 or 64 of this chapter;

(4) use or cause to be used any pesticide contrary to section 50 of this chapter;

(5) use a highly volatile herbicide except on written permission by the state chemist; or

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 15-12-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-12-4-3
Certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The remediation program may be certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-8
Unenforceable seed contract provisions; conflict with law
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A provision of a seed contract in conflict with this chapter is unenforceable against a farmer.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-14
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "program" means the Indiana soybean marketing program established under section 19 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-10
Loose animals; impoundment or destruction; notice; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A law enforcement officer shall impound or destroy an animal found running at large:

(1) during a quarantine ordered under section 2 of this chapter; or

(2) that is the subject of an order of confinement under section 11 of this chapter.

(b) A law enforcement officer or other authorized individual shall impound an animal that is subject to quarantine or confinement under this chapter if a statement is provided to the officer or authorized individual that states that the animal has broken quarantine or confinement. The statement must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be given under oath;

(3) be signed by at least two (2) individuals; and

(4) include the name and address of the owner or suspected owner of the animal, if known.

(c) When possible, the authorized individual or agency contacted under this section shall give written notice to the owner or suspected owner of the animal upon impounding and before destroying the animal.

(d) All costs incurred by a local government relating to the impoundment of an animal under subsection (b) shall be paid by the owner of the animal.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-59 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-59
Maintenance of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. (a) As required in 40 CFR 171, commercial applicators and private applicators shall maintain records concerning the application of restricted use pesticides.

(b) Records required under this section must be kept for two (2) years after the date of the application of the restricted use pesticide.

(c) As required in 40 CFR 171, records required to be maintained under this section include the following:

(1) Name of the customer, property owner, or custodian of the site of application.

(2) Address, geographic coordinates, or general location description of the site of application.

(3) Name of the person making the application.

(4) Name of the commercial or private applicator responsible for the application, if different from the name in subdivision (3).

(5) License number of the commercial or private applicator responsible for the application.

(6) Date of application.

(7) Start and stop times of the application.

(8) Description of the plants, crop, animals, commodities, stored products, or sites treated.

(9) Principal pests to be controlled.

(10) Specific acreage, area, parts of a structure, parts of a property, or number of plants or animals treated, or other appropriate description.

(11) Each brand name of each pesticide product applied.

(12) United States Environmental Protection Agency registration number of each pesticide product applied.

(13) Amount of each pesticide product used, expressed as either total quantity or volume of the:

(A) packaged product; or

(B) diluted mixture and active ingredient concentration (percentage).

(d) The state chemist shall be provided access to the records required to be maintained under this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.78; P.L.91-2020, SEC.24; P.L.29-2024, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-61 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-61
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 61. (a) All fees collected by the state chemist under this chapter shall be paid to Purdue University and deposited in a special restricted account designated by the treasurer of the board of trustees of Purdue University.

(b) From the account described in subsection (a), the treasurer shall pay from the special restricted account the expenses incurred in administering this chapter, including expenses for the following:

(1) The employment of:

(A) inspectors;

(B) investigators;

(C) researchers;

(D) analysts;

(E) administrators; and

(F) clerical and service staff.

(2) Conducting and reporting inspections and investigations.

(3) Purchasing supplies and services.

(4) Providing necessary facilities and remodeling.

(5) Any other expense of the office of the state chemist.

The treasurer is not required to use any other funds, except those collected under this chapter, to defray any expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter.

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

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) budget committee;

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

(d) Fee revenue remaining in the account described in subsection (a) after payment of the expenses described in subsection (b) is subject to IC 15-16-2-36.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.141-2018, SEC.2; P.L.29-2024, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-52.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-52.5
Restrictions on rules governing general use pesticide
Status: in_force

Sec. 52.5. (a) Neither the board nor the state chemist may by rule or otherwise impose a requirement or limitation on the storage, distribution, use, application, or record keeping of a general use pesticide by:

(1) a certified applicator;

(2) a commercial applicator;

(3) a licensed applicator for hire;

(4) a licensed applicator not for hire;

(5) a licensed pesticide business;

(6) a licensed public applicator; or

(7) a private applicator;

that is more stringent than the requirements and limitations applicable under federal law, federal regulations, or Indiana statutory law to the general use pesticide or a pesticide product containing a general use pesticide and no restricted use pesticide.

(b) A rule or other requirement or limitation of the board in effect on June 30, 2023, that does not comply with this section is voided on July 1, 2023, to the extent it conflicts with this section.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 15-19-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-19-1-4
Corporate powers; application to previously organized fair associations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A fair association is a corporation from the date the articles of incorporation are filed in the appropriate recorder's office. The fair association has all the rights, powers, and privileges given to a corporation under common law, including the right to:

(1) sue and be sued;

(2) borrow money and secure payment by notes, mortgages, bonds, or deeds of trust upon its personal and real property; and

(3) rent, lease, purchase, hold, sell, and convey real estate and personal property to the extent necessary and proper to erect buildings and other proper purposes of the corporation.

(b) If:

(1) a fair association was organized in Indiana before March 6, 1889; and

(2) the fair association met the requirements of section 2 of this chapter when it was organized;

subsection (a) applies to that association and to an association described in section 1 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-44 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-44
Rules; use; application; inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 prescribing policies and procedures relating to restricted use pesticides:

(1) use;

(2) application;

(3) storage;

(4) distribution; and

(5) record keeping.

(b) The state chemist may adopt additional rules under IC 4-22-2 as required to accomplish the purpose of this chapter.

(c) Rules adopted under this chapter may not permit any pesticide use that is prohibited by federal law and regulations or orders issued under federal law.

(d) The following requirements and standards established in federal rules shall be adopted as state requirements and standards:

(1) 40 CFR 165, federal pesticide containers, repackaging, and containment structures.

(2) 40 CFR 170, federal pesticide agricultural worker protection standard.

(3) 40 CFR 171.201, federal direct supervision of noncertified applicators by certified applicators.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-36 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-36
"Registrant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. As used in this chapter, "registrant" means a person who registers a pesticide product under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(26).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-11-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-11-6-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-17
Transportation vehicles: specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A transport vehicle must be constructed:

(1) in a manner that is practically watertight so that drippings or seepage from dead bodies does not escape from the vehicles if the drippings or seepage can be prevented;

(2) with an endgate designed to prevent drippings and seepage from escaping from the vehicle while transporting dead bodies; and

(3) in a manner that completely conceals the dead bodies in the transport vehicle from view of persons using the highways and any public nuisance is prevented during transport.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-17
Board of directors; management of association
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The business and affairs of an association shall be managed by a board of directors of at least five (5) directors. Subject to this limitation, unless specifically provided in the articles of incorporation, the number of directors shall be fixed by the bylaws, except as to the number constituting the initial board of directors. The number constituting the initial board of directors shall be fixed by the articles of incorporation.

(b) The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment of the bylaws, but a decrease in the number of directors may not shorten the term of an incumbent director. In the absence of articles of incorporation or bylaws that fix the number of directors, the number of directors must be the same as stated in the articles of incorporation for the initial board of directors.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-0.5
Administration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. The state seed commissioner shall administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-17
Indiana corn marketing council established; membership; residence; per diem and travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The Indiana corn marketing council is established. The council is a public body corporate and politic, and though it is separate from the state, the exercise by the council of its powers constitutes an essential governmental function. The council may sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded.

(b) The council consists of seventeen (17) voting and eight (8) ex officio, nonvoting members. The elected members from districts listed under section 21(a) of this chapter must:

(1) be registered as voters in Indiana;

(2) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(3) be producers; and

(4) have an assessment on corn under section 32 of this chapter made during the previous two (2) years.

(c) Each elected member of the council must reside in the district identified in section 21(a) of this chapter from which the member is elected.

(d) Each member of the council who is not a state employee or a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Except as provided in section 21 of this chapter, council members are not entitled to a salary or per diem.

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

(f) Expenses paid under subsections (d) and (e) shall be paid from appropriations to the council.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.5; P.L.42-2024, SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-9
Noncompliance with analysis; order for refund to purchaser; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If an analysis conducted under this chapter indicates that a manure based fertilizer fails in any respect to meet the guaranteed analysis filed by a registrant under section 2 of this chapter, the state chemist may require the payment of a refund to the purchaser equal to the difference between:

(1) the price the purchaser paid for the manure based fertilizer; and

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

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

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

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-18-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-18-3-1
"Engaged in the production of milk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "engaged in the production of milk" includes every person engaged in producing milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana as a:

(1) producer;

(2) producer-distributor; or

(3) producer-cooperative.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only if all assessment collection programs and checkoff programs are not operated under the:

(1) Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 4801 through 7 U.S.C. 4819); and

(2) Pork Promotion and Research Order (7 CFR 1230);

by the IPPA.

(b) If the assessments described under subsection (a) are levied, the IPPA may not:

(1) collect assessments; or

(2) conduct any other activity that is expressly preempted by a program described in subsection (a).

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), this chapter applies to all types, varieties, and forms of pork marketed or sold as pork by a producer in Indiana.

(d) Organic hog farmers are exempt from this chapter if an organic hog farmer:

(1) receives an exemption under the National Organic Program (NOP) described in 7 CFR 205; and

(2) operates under an NOP approved organic system plan.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-40 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-40
Unlawful distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. A person may not distribute agricultural seed or vegetable seed within Indiana if any of the following apply:

(1) If the test to determine the percentage of germination (as defined by rule adopted under section 28 of this chapter) required by sections 32 and 33 of this chapter has not been completed within a twelve (12) month period, not including the calendar month in which the test was completed immediately before distribution. However, the state seed commissioner may by rule designate:

(A) a shorter period for a kind of agricultural seed or vegetable seed that the state seed commissioner finds under ordinary conditions of handling will not maintain, during a twelve (12) month period, a germination within the established tolerance limits; or

(B) a longer period for a kind of agricultural seed or vegetable seed that is packaged in such container materials and under such conditions prescribed by the state seed commissioner that the state seed commissioner finds will, during the longer period, maintain the viability of the seed under ordinary conditions of handling.

(2) If the seed is not labeled in accordance with this chapter.

(3) If the seed carries labeling that is false or misleading in any particular.

(4) If the seed contains or consists of prohibited noxious weed seed.

(5) If the seed consists of or contains restricted noxious weed seed in excess of one-fourth of one percent (0.25%). If less than one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) of weed seed by weight is present, the number per pound must be declared on the labeling.

(6) If the seed contains more than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of all weed seed.

(7) If the seed is represented to be "certified seed", "registered seed", or "foundation seed", the seed has not been produced and labeled in accordance with the procedures and in compliance with rules of an official or officially recognized seed certification or registration agency.

(8) If the inoculant applied to pre-inoculated seed is ineffective as determined by standards established by rule.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.17-2014, SEC.1; P.L.82-2026, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-6
"Producer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person engaged in the production of milk in Indiana for commercial use, including a producer-processor.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-6
Fund uses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The fund may be used to:

(1) pay the expenses, including administrative expenses, of the commission; and

(2) make lease payments under IC 15-13-10-11.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-26
Assessments; deposit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The board shall deposit all assessments received under this chapter in the fund established by the board under section 28 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-3
"Commodity market development council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commodity market development council" refers to a group representative of the agricultural commodity.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-60 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-60
"Milk tank truck"
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. "Milk tank truck" means a bulk milk pickup tanker or a milk transport tank.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-29.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-35
"Unreasonable adverse effects on the environment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. As used in this chapter, "unreasonable adverse effects on the environment" means an unreasonable risk to humans or the environment, taking into account the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of the use of any pesticide.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(27).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-12-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-12-4-1
"Director"; "remediation program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the director's designee.

(2) "Remediation program" refers to the program established under section 2 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-32
Substation specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. A substation maintained by a licensee under this chapter must meet the requirements under section 23(a) of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-33.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-47
Board; per diem and travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. The following individuals appointed to the board shall serve without compensation but are entitled to receive per diem payments at rates and under conditions incident to these positions:

(1) State officials.

(2) Staff members of state offices.

(3) Staff members of the Purdue University office of agricultural research programs.

(4) Cooperative extension service staff members.

Other members are entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the Purdue University travel policies and procedures, established by the Purdue University department of transportation and approved by the Purdue University vice president of business services.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-48 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-48
Secretary of state; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. (a) The secretary of state shall charge and collect for the benefit of the state the following fees:

(1) For filing with the secretary of state the articles of incorporation of an association organized or a corporation reorganized under this chapter, five dollars ($5).

(2) For filing with the secretary of state any certificate not specified in this section, five dollars ($5) each.

(3) For filing a biennial report, two dollars ($2), to be paid biennially.

(b) Fees collected under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the state general fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-2008, SEC.48; P.L.119-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-15
"Commercial fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Commercial fertilizer" means mixed fertilizer or fertilizer materials. The term does not include nonprocessed manure, marl, lime, wood ashes, biosolids, industrial waste products, pollutant-bearing water, or plaster.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-5
Dealers and agents
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a livestock dealer may designate agents subject to the liabilities that ordinarily attach under a contract of agency. An agent may deal in livestock for the principal under the principal's livestock dealer license. An agent dealing in livestock may deal only as an agent for the principal unless the agent has obtained a separate license under this chapter.

(b) A livestock dealer may not designate an individual as an agent if the individual's dealer's license was suspended or revoked in any state or by the United States Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration during the two (2) years preceding the proposed designation.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 15-16-2.7-8
Staging restrictions for organic fertilizer
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person may not stage organic fertilizer:

(1) within three hundred (300) feet of surface waters, drainage inlets, or water wells unless there is a:

(A) cover; or

(B) gradient barrier that contains or directs any organic fertilizer away from the surface waters, drainage inlets, and water wells;

(2) on an area with a slope greater than six percent (6%) unless run-on and runoff are controlled; or

(3) on any standing water, waterway (as defined in IC 13-11-2-265.2), or floodway.

(b) Organic fertilizer that is staged for more than seventy-two (72) hours must be:

(1) protected by a:

(A) cover; or

(B) gradient barrier;

(2) applied within one hundred twenty (120) days;

(3) set back from property lines one hundred (100) feet;

(4) set back from public roads one hundred (100) feet; and

(5) set back from residential buildings four hundred (400) feet.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-7
"INPAC director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "INPAC director" means the executive director of INPAC.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-24
"Elephant ring"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Elephant ring" means a storage container with an open top serving as a secondary containment vessel into which a smaller primary storage container is placed.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-11-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-11-12-4
Members; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of the following members:

(1) The director or the director's designee, as an ex officio member, who serves as chairperson of the commission.

(2) Two (2) members who represent an organization or association that represents the agriculture industry and growers of Indiana produced agricultural products, with one (1) of the members representing the state's largest general farming organization.

(3) Two (2) members who represent an organization or association that represents restaurants that sell Indiana produced agricultural products.

(4) Two (2) members who represent an organization or association that represents retailers that sell Indiana produced agricultural products.

(5) Two (2) members who represent farmers' markets that sell Indiana produced agricultural products. The members may not be producers of agricultural products.

(6) Two (2) members who have expertise in marketing, promotions, or agritourism.

(7) The dean of the college of agriculture of Purdue University or the dean's designee, as an ex officio member.

The secretary shall appoint the members under subdivisions (2) through (6).

(b) The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(2) through (a)(6) is three (3) years. The secretary may stagger the initial terms of the members under this subsection.

As added by P.L.173-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-1
"Council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the invasive species council established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-22
Election districts; qualifications; appointments; ex officio members; source of payment of expenses of legislative members
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Six (6) ISA board members shall be elected from each of the following districts:

DISTRICT 1. The counties of Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Elkhart, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Tipton, Wabash, and White.

DISTRICT 2. The counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Huntington, Jay, LaGrange, Madison, Noble, Randolph, Steuben, Wayne, Wells, and Whitley.

DISTRICT 3. The counties of Clay, Daviess, Dubois, Fountain, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Pike, Posey, Putnam, Spencer, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Warren, and Warrick.

DISTRICT 4. The counties of Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Orange, Perry, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Switzerland, Union, and Washington.

(b) The dean of agriculture shall appoint one (1) representative of the largest general farm organization in Indiana, who must be a producer, to serve as a board member of the ISA.

(c) The dean of agriculture shall appoint one (1) representative of any agricultural membership organization in Indiana, who must be a producer, to serve as a board member of the ISA. The representative appointed in accordance with this subsection must represent a different organization than the representative appointed in accordance with subsection (b).

(d) The director shall appoint two (2) representatives of first purchaser organizations to serve as nonvoting ISA board members.

(e) Four (4) board members serve on the ISA, to be appointed as nonvoting board members as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-16-9-1
Duties of certain public and quasi-public bodies
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Between July 1 and September 15:

(1) the Indiana department of transportation;

(2) railroads;

(3) drainage districts;

(4) township boards;

(5) public utilities; and

(6) other public and quasi-public corporations;

shall do anything possible to restrict the growth and seed production of all Johnson grass growing on lands for which they are responsible in a municipality or township of Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-53 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-53
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-8.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.99-2012, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 15-13-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-13-2-3
Commission; terms; reappointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of an individual appointed under section 2(a)(1) 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 to succeed.

(2) The day the individual is appointed by the governor.

(b) The term of a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) 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), the governor may reappoint a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter for a new term. A member reappointed by the governor 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)(1) 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.

(e) The member serving under section 2(a)(2) of this chapter serves until the member is not the presiding officer of the board.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-1
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The purpose of this chapter is to do the following:

(1) Safeguard the public health and promote public welfare by:

(A) preventing the slaughter of dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry for human food purposes; and

(B) preventing the manufacture, processing, storage, transportation, and sale of adulterated meat and poultry products for human food purposes.

(2) Eliminate the manufacture, processing, distribution, and sale of fraudulent, misbranded, or deceptive products of livestock and poultry origin.

(3) Prohibit the use of nonhumane methods in the slaughter of livestock and poultry.

(4) Provide for humane slaughter of livestock and poultry and for meat and poultry products inspection programs that will impose and enforce requirements with respect to intrastate operations and commerce that are at least equal to those imposed and enforced under the federal Humane Slaughter Act (7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.), the federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), and the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) with respect to operations and transactions in interstate commerce.

(5) Aid in the control of livestock and poultry diseases by discovering the origins of diseased livestock and poultry found in antemortem inspections and obtaining samples of blood and tissue specimens as considered necessary for the control of livestock and poultry diseases.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.92-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-42 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-42
Misbranded and adulterated commercial fertilizers; unlawful distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. (a) A commercial fertilizer is misbranded if:

(1) the commercial fertilizer carries any false or misleading statement upon or attached to the container; or

(2) false or misleading statements concerning the commercial fertilizer's nutrient value are made:

(A) on the container; or

(B) in any advertising media accompanying or associated with the commercial fertilizer.

It is unlawful to distribute a misbranded commercial fertilizer.

(b) It is unlawful to distribute an adulterated commercial fertilizer. For purposes of this subsection, a commercial fertilizer is adulterated if:

(1) the commercial fertilizer contains any deleterious or harmful substance in a sufficient amount to render the commercial fertilizer injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label; or

(2) the label does not include adequate warning statements or directions for use that may be necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 15-11-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-11-14-2
Cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department may negotiate and enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture or any other appropriate federal agency to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.133-2015, SEC.2; P.L.202-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-24
Office of the state chemist established; appointment; administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The office of state chemist is established.

(b) The governor shall appoint the state chemist, who serves at the pleasure of the governor.

(c) The state chemist shall administer this chapter.

(d) The state chemist may designate an agent to discharge duties imposed on the state chemist by law.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-16
Association; meetings; special meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Each association shall provide in the association's bylaws for one (1) or more regular meetings annually.

(b) The board of directors of an association may call a special meeting at any time.

(c) Ten percent (10%) of the members or stockholders of an association may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the association and demand a special meeting at any time. If the requirements of this subsection are satisfied, the directors of the association shall call the special meeting.

(d) Notice of all meetings, together with a statement of the purposes of the meeting, shall be mailed to each member at least ten (10) days before the meeting. However, the association's bylaws may instead provide that the notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the principal place of business of the association.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-10
"Marketing year"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "marketing year" means the twelve (12) month period beginning October 1 and ending the following September 30.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-27
"Fertilizer business license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. "Fertilizer business license" means the licensing credential issued annually to a person that is engaged in distributing or using fertilizer material on the property of another person for hire.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-10
Minimum safety standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the state chemist shall adopt rules establishing the minimum safety standards for the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storage, handling, use, and transportation (not otherwise regulated) of ammonia and ammonia solutions.

(b) The rules described in subsection (a) must be:

(1) reasonably necessary to protect the safety of the public, including persons handling or using the materials; and

(2) in substantial conformity with the current nationally accepted standards of safety that apply to the equipment described in subsection (a).

(c) The state chemist shall adopt the rules described in subsection (a) only after a notice and public hearing.

(d) The state chemist may allow the use of technologies or methods other than those specified in rules adopted under subsection (a) if the technologies or methods provide similar protection to the public and persons handling or using ammonia or ammonia solutions.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-11-9-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 15-11-9-1.1
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.88-2023, SEC.1. Expired 12-1-2024 by P.L.88-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-68 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-68
Subpoenas
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. 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, registration, or permit issued under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-72 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-72
"Storage container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 72. (a) "Storage container" means the following:

(1) A container used for the storage of fluid bulk fertilizer.

(2) A rail car, nurse tank, or other mobile container used for the storage of fluid bulk fertilizer.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A mobile container storing fluid bulk fertilizer at a storage facility for less than fifteen (15) days, if this storage is incidental to the loading or unloading of a storage container at the storage facility.

(2) A mobile container located other than on property owned, operated, or controlled by an owner or operator of a storage facility.

(3) A container used solely for emergency storage of leaking fertilizer containers.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-27
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The state chemist may apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter. The remedies under this section are supplemental to other remedies allowed under this chapter or other law.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-18
Terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The term of office of an elected or appointed council member is three (3) years. A member's term of office expires at the end of the final marketing year in the term. However, a member continues in office until a successor who meets the qualifications set forth in section 17(b) of this chapter is elected.

(b) An elected or appointed council member may not hold office for more than three (3) consecutive full terms.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-16.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-16.7
"Principal display panel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.7. As used in this chapter, "principal display panel" refers to the part of a label that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and customary conditions of display for retail sale.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-37 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-37
Annual publication by state chemist; information required
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) The state chemist shall publish at least annually in a form that the state chemist considers proper, information concerning the following:

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

(2) The results of the analyses conducted under section 38 of this chapter based on official samples of commercial fertilizers sold within the state compared with the analysis guaranteed under sections 31 and 32 of this chapter.

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-11-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-11-12-8
Program established; administration; fees; rules; commission responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The Indiana grown initiative program is established to market and promote Indiana produced agricultural products to Indiana residents, restaurants, grocery stores, farmers' markets, wholesalers, processors, and other retail businesses.

(b) The department shall develop, administer, market, and promote the program.

(c) The department may establish fees for participation in the program. Any fees collected must be deposited into the fund.

(d) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.

(e) The department shall provide administrative support for the commission and program.

(f) The commission shall provide comment and policy feedback on the program to the department.

(g) The commission may provide technical assistance and industry knowledge for the program.

As added by P.L.173-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-52 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-52
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter, including rules providing for the following:

(1) The collection and examination of samples of pesticide products.

(2) Determining whether a pesticide product is highly toxic to humans or wildlife.

(3) The issuance of permits to purchase, possess, or use "restricted use pesticides".

(4) Determining standards of coloring or discoloring for pesticide products and to subject pesticide products to the requirements of section 57 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.249-2023, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-28.2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-28.2
Pet food and specialty pet food manufacturer or distributor information
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.2. (a) The label of a pet food or specialty pet food must specify the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor. The statement of the place of business must include the street address, city, state, and ZIP code. However, the street address may be omitted if the street address is shown in a current city directory or telephone directory for the city listed on the label.

(b) When a person manufactures or distributes a pet food or specialty pet food in a place other than the principal place of business, the label may state the principal place of business in lieu of the actual place where each package of the pet food or specialty pet food was manufactured or package or from where each package is to be distributed.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-23
Specifications for disposal plants
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A disposal plant is not considered a suitable or sanitary place for disposing of the bodies of dead animals by any process of cooking unless it conforms to the following minimum specifications:

(1) The building must have four (4) walls complete and be provided with concrete or cement floors and be thoroughly sanitary in construction and maintenance. Any sewage, drainage, or waste water of any kind that has an offensive or obnoxious character or odor, is detrimental to human, animal, agricultural, or aquatic life, or may constitute a public nuisance must be discharged into a public sewer. If a public sewer is not available, the sewage, drainage, or waste water must be disposed of according to the requirements of water pollution control laws (as defined in IC 13-11-2-261).

(2) All disposal plants where a rendering process is conducted must be properly equipped, operated, and designed to:

(A) minimize the escape of vapors during processing; and

(B) expose the material being processed to conditions that will kill all pathogenic organisms.

The board may adopt rules specifying conditions that a rendering process must meet in order to protect the public health.

(3) If the owner or operator of a disposal plant wishes to sell any part or parts of any animal carcasses taken to the owner's or operator's disposal plant for use in the manufacture of pet food or for feeding mink and other animals, the disposal plant must have a separate room where the animal bodies that are considered suitable for animal food are taken. The processing and boning of carcasses must be done promptly, and the boned meat shall be ground or cut into small pieces not more than four (4) inches in diameter. While the meat is being ground or cut, a sufficient quantity of dye, charcoal, malodorous fish oil, or other denaturant approved by the state veterinarian must be applied to unequivocally preclude the meat's use in human food. Meat that is not immediately shipped must be refrigerated in a cooler storage room that prevents decomposition. Meat, before being shipped from a disposal plant, must be packed in a container approved by the state veterinarian. The container must be clearly marked or stamped with the legend "Unfit for Human Consumption". Lettering used in the legend must be at least as large as any other lettering on the container, and not smaller than one-half (1/2) inch in height or less than one-half (1/2) inch in width. The meat may be hauled to the plant of a manufacturer of pet food or to the place of feeding to animals at places approved by the state veterinarian. If, after the skinning and dismemberment of an animal body it is determined that the body is not suitable for pet food or animal feeding, the body must be taken to the processing area of the disposal plant and processed in the same manner as other animal bodies.

(4) The skinning and dismembering of bodies must be done within the disposal plant and in a manner that prevents unnecessary annoyance to other persons caused by the conditions or unsightly appearance of the bodies or any parts and contents of the bodies. All animal material transported to a disposal plant for disposal, except that disposed of under subdivision (3), must be disposed of within twenty-four (24) hours after delivery to the disposal plant, by a method allowed under this chapter, except where rendered impossible by accident or other casualty preventing the operation of the disposal plant, or where an epidemic or act of God has caused more bodies to be accumulated than can be reasonably disposed of within twenty-four (24) hours by the continuous operation of the plant, in which case the plant shall be placed in operation as soon as possible and operated continuously until all bodies are disposed of.

(b) A disposal plant may not be situated, constructed, maintained, or operated in a manner that creates or unnecessarily continues a public nuisance.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-17
Information to be kept by the seed commissioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The seed commissioner may keep the:

(1) names of growers and handlers who are licensed under this chapter; and

(2) locations of licensed hemp crops;

confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3.

(b) The seed commissioner may share confidential information under subsection (a) with the state police department, law enforcement officers (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-185), and federal enforcement officers (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-129).

As added by P.L.134-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-18-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-18-1-15
Sale of milk and milk products
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A person may not manufacture, sell, exchange, or have in the person's possession with intent to sell or exchange any milk or milk product that:

(1) does not conform to at least the minimum standards established and approved by the board; or

(2) is packaged in a container or wrapping with labeling that has not been approved by the board.

(b) A person may not manufacture, sell, exchange, or deliver, or have in the person's possession with intent to sell, exchange, or deliver, milk, cream, skim milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, or powdered milk that:

(1) is mixed with sugar, eggs, flavors, or other substances;

(2) is:

(A) made in imitation or semblance of ice cream; or

(B) calculated or intended to be sold as ice cream or for ice cream; and

(3) does not conform with the standards for ice cream as approved and adopted by the board.

(c) This chapter does not prohibit the delivery to and the receiving of identifiable refillable milk containers by exchanges in the usual course of business and for the bona fide purpose of returning the containers to the lawful owners.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-6.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-45
Warehouse or elevator operator; breach of marketing contract; penalty; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. (a) A person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation that:

(1) operates a warehouse, an elevator, or other receiving place or deals in any agricultural products within Indiana; and

(2) solicits, persuades, or permits any member of an association:

(A) organized under this chapter; or

(B) organized under any agricultural cooperative law of any other state of the United States and admitted to do business in Indiana;

to breach the member's marketing contract with the association by accepting or receiving the member's products for sale, for auction, or for display for sale, contrary to the terms of a marketing agreement of which the person, a member of the firm, the manager of the limited liability company, or an active officer or manager of the corporation has knowledge or notice;

is liable to the aggrieved association in a civil suit in the penal sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, and the aggrieved association is entitled to an injunction against the warehouseman or other person to prevent further breaches and a multiplicity of actions on the breach.

(b) Pending the adjudication of an action under subsection (a) and upon filing:

(1) a verified complaint showing the breach or threatened breach of a marketing contract by reason of any acts described in subsection (a); and

(2) a sufficient bond or undertaking;

the aggrieved association is entitled to a temporary restraining order and a temporary injunction against the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation. In addition, the warehouseman or other person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation shall pay to the association reasonable attorney's fees and all costs involved in the litigation or legal proceedings.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-17-13-4
Standards; concentration points
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board shall establish standards for construction and maintenance of concentration points to assure adequate facilities for washing and disinfecting swine pens and maintaining sanitary conditions. Concentration points must meet the standards before approval.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-12-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-33
Inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's authorized agent:

(1) shall inspect each plant and substation licensed under this chapter at least once each year; and

(2) may inspect plants and substations as often as is necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(b) The state veterinarian shall enforce compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-34.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-69 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-69
"Staging"
Status: in_force

Sec. 69. "Staging" means the placement of fertilizer material:

(1) gathered in a pile to be used for field application within one hundred twenty (120) days; or

(2) at a production area for:

(A) livestock (as defined in IC 15-17-2-47); or

(B) poultry (as defined in IC 15-17-2-87);

not regulated under IC 13-18-10.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-3.2
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.15. Expired 1-1-2026 by P.L.92-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 15-18-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-18-3-7
Milk producers; exemption from certain local fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may not assess:

(1) a permit fee;

(2) a license fee; or

(3) an inspection fee;

on a person engaged in the production of milk.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-57 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-57
"Milk plant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 57. (a) "Milk plant" means a place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products are collected, handled, processed, stored, ultrapasteurized, bottled, aseptically processed, condensed, dried, packaged, or prepared for distribution.

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-28.7.]

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

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "mineral feed" means a commercial feed, the primary purpose of which is to supply mineral elements or inorganic nutrients.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(12).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-44 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-44
Breach of marketing contract; penalty; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. A person or corporation whose officers or employees knowingly induce or attempt to induce any member or stockholder of an association:

(1) organized under this chapter; or

(2) organized under any agricultural cooperative law of any other state of the United States and admitted to do business in Indiana;

to breach the member's or stockholder's marketing contract with the association is liable to the aggrieved association in a civil suit in the penal sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense. In addition, the person or corporation shall pay to the association reasonable attorney's fees and all costs involved in the litigation or proceedings at law.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-77 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-77
"Official mark"
Status: in_force

Sec. 77. "Official mark" means the official inspection legend or other symbol prescribed by rules of the board to identify the status of an article, livestock, or poultry under IC 15-17-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-32.8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-64.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-64.7
Pesticide notification registry
Status: in_force

Sec. 64.7. (a) A school must send a notification to the parents and guardians of a student and the staff at the school that they may be added to a pesticide notification registry:

(1) at the start of each school year; or

(2) during the school year when a student:

(A) enrolls in; or

(B) transfers to;

the school.

(b) An individual may request to be added to the registry at any time during the school year.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), a school must, by whatever means the school determines to be appropriate, provide individuals on the registry with a pesticide notice.

(d) The pesticide notice must include the following:

(1) The name or address of the school.

(2) The licensed commercial applicator responsible for the application, including the applicator's:

(A) name;

(B) license number; and

(C) telephone number.

(3) The designee for information about the pesticide application if different than the applicator.

(4) The anticipated date and time of the application.

(5) The principal target pest.

(6) A description of the application area.

(7) Each pesticide to be applied, including the following:

(A) The name of the manufacturer.

(B) The United States Environmental Protection Agency registration number.

(C) The brand name.

(8) If forty-eight (48) hours advance notice is not provided, an explanation of why it was not provided.

(e) The pesticide notice must be provided at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of a pesticide application on school property. However, a pesticide notice is not required for a pesticide application:

(1) made more than forty-eight (48) hours before a scheduled school day; or

(2) described in section 64.5(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 15-15-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-15-7-7
"Seed supplier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "seed supplier" refers to a person engaged in commercial production or supply of either of the following:

(1) Seed.

(2) Technology genetically engineered into seed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-13-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-73 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-73
"Storage facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 73. "Storage facility" means a location at which:

(1) fluid bulk fertilizer in undivided quantities in excess of:

(A) two thousand five hundred (2,500) gallons; or

(B) a total capacity of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) gallons; or

(2) dry bulk fertilizer in undivided quantities exceeding twelve (12) tons;

is held in storage.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-17-8-9
Duty of cattle owners
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. After a program for the control and eradication of brucellosis has begun in a county, each cattle owner in the county shall:

(1) comply with all existing rules and federal regulations to maintain the county's certification;

(2) upon notice by a representative of a local, state, or federal cooperating agency, confine the owner's cattle in suitable quarters for testing; and

(3) render reasonable assistance in testing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-8-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-12
Emergency order; nonexpiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) For purposes of IC 4-21.5, an order issued under this chapter is an emergency order.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 4-21.5-4-5(a)(3), an emergency order issued under this chapter does not expire.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-46 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-46
"Manure"
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. "Manure" means any of the following:

(1) Liquid or solid animal excreta.

(2) Used animal bedding, litter, waste liquid, or contaminated runoff.

(3) Plant remains or vegetable refuse from processing.

(4) Any other materials generated at a livestock or poultry production area commingled with the materials listed in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(5) Any precipitation or surface water that has come into contact with the materials listed in subdivisions (1) through (3).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-8
"Seller"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "seller" refers to a seller of:

(1) agricultural; or

(2) vegetable;

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-14-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-14-3-2
Awards; promotions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A county or district society formed under section 1 of this chapter shall annually offer and present cash awards for:

(1) the improvement of soils, tillage, crops, and manures;

(2) the improvement of stock and articles of domestic industry; and

(3) other articles, productions, and improvements;

the society considers proper. The awards must be provided in different amounts and grades so that large and small manufacturers and farmers have an opportunity to compete for the awards.

(b) A society formed under section 1 of this chapter may perform acts the society considers best to promote agricultural and household manufacturing interests of the district and of the state.

(c) When a society formed under section 1 of this chapter makes an award under subsection (a), special attention must be given to the profits that may or are likely to accrue from:

(1) the improved method of raising the crop;

(2) improving the soil or stock; or

(3) the fabrication of the articles offered;

with the intention that the award be given for the most economical method of improvement.

(d) Before an award is made under subsection (a), a person offering to compete for a cash award on improved:

(1) tillage methods; or

(2) production of any crop or other articles;

must deliver to the awarding committee a full and correct statement of the process of the tillage or production method. The statement must show the expense and value of the process to show accurately the profits derived or expected to be derived.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-58 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-58
Exemptions; transporting; public officials
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. Section 57 of this chapter does not apply to:

(1) any carrier while lawfully engaged in transporting a pesticide product in Indiana if the carrier, upon request, permits the state chemist or the state chemist's designated agent to copy all records showing the transactions in and movement of the pesticide products; or

(2) public officials of Indiana and the federal government engaged in the performance of their official duties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-29
"Pest"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. As used in this chapter, "pest" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-5-24.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(36).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-18
Charges for recording and rerecording of brands
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The board may establish and collect:

(1) up to thirty-five dollars ($35) for each brand recording; and

(2) fair and reasonable charges related to the cost of administering a brand recordation program for:

(A) the rerecording of brands;

(B) the recording of instruments transferring ownership of brands; and

(C) certificates of recordation or rerecordation of brands.

(b) The board shall deposit fees collected under this section in the brand registration fund. The brand registration fund is a nonbudgetary fund, and the money remaining in the brand registration fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. The board may disburse money from the brand registration fund to defray the administrative costs of implementing this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-19
Investigation; payment of costs; disposition of payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Before beginning a complaint investigation, the commissioner shall prepare and provide to the parties an estimate of the costs to be incurred during the investigation of the complaint.

(b) Before a complaint investigation begins, the buyer and the seller shall each pay to the commissioner an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the costs estimated by the commissioner under subsection (a). The money required to be paid under this subsection is in addition to the filing fees required by sections 17 and 18 of this chapter.

(c) The commissioner shall deposit the money paid under subsection (b) in a separate account. The costs of the investigation shall be paid from money in the account.

(d) If the actual costs of the investigation are greater than the costs estimated under subsection (a), the buyer and the seller shall each pay fifty percent (50%) of the difference between the actual costs and the costs estimated under subsection (a).

(e) If the actual costs of the investigation are less than the costs estimated under subsection (a), the commissioner shall refund to the buyer and the seller each fifty percent (50%) of the difference between the actual costs and the costs estimated under subsection (a).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-15.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-11
Installation of equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. All equipment for the storage, handling, distribution, and use of ammonia or ammonia solutions must be installed and maintained:

(1) in a safe operating condition; and

(2) in conformity with the rules adopted under section 10 of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-23
Secondary containment maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) Secondary containment must be maintained as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter.

(b) All secondary containment areas must be maintained free of debris and foreign matter.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-6
"Approved slaughtering establishment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Approved slaughtering establishment" means an establishment operating under:

(1) the federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);

(2) the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.); or

(3) IC 15-17-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-4.5.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agricultural seed" means the seeds of legume, grass, forage, cereal, fiber, field crops, or oil crops, including agricultural seeds listed in 7 CFR 201.2(h). The term includes other kinds of seeds commonly recognized in Indiana as agricultural seeds, lawn seeds, and mixtures of such seeds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.1; P.L.82-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 15-17-14.5-4
Sale of cervidae meat
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Meat and products derived from privately owned cervidae that are from a cervidae livestock operation may be sold to the general public, subject to IC 15-17-5.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12-29 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 15-15-12-29
Payment of expenses; investments; market development
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The council shall pay all expenses incurred under this chapter with money from the assessments remitted to the council under this chapter.

(b) The council may invest all money the council receives under this chapter, including gifts or grants that are given for the express purpose of implementing this chapter, in the same way allowed by law for public funds.

(c) The council may expend money from assessments and from investment income not needed for expenses for market development, promotion, and research.

(d) The council may not use money received, collected, or accrued under this chapter for any purpose other than the purposes authorized by this chapter. The amount of money expended on administering this chapter in the council's fiscal year may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the average amount of assessments, grants, and gifts received by the council as calculated under subsection (e).

(e) The council shall determine the amount that it may expend to administer this chapter, using the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the amount of assessments, grants, and gifts received by the council in each of the preceding five (5) fiscal years beginning with the immediately preceding fiscal year.

STEP TWO: Determine the average annual amount of assessments, grants, and gifts received by the council in each fiscal year using three (3) of the five (5) fiscal years described in STEP ONE after excluding the two (2) years in which the amount of assessments, grants, and gifts received by the council were the highest and lowest totals.

STEP THREE: Divide the amount in STEP TWO by ten (10).

The amount in STEP THREE is the maximum amount that the council may expend on administering this chapter for the current fiscal year.

(f) The cost of processing refunds and applying for grants is not an administrative expense under this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2009, SEC.4; P.L.98-2012, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-3
Permitted animal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "permitted animal" means a legally owned captive bred wild animal classified as follows:

(1) A member of the cervidae family.

(2) A member of the bovidae family genus ovis.

(3) A member of the bovidae family genus capra.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-16-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-16-8-4
Township trustee; investigation of detrimental plants; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a township trustee:

(1) has reason to believe that detrimental plants may be on real estate; and

(2) gives the owner or person in possession of the real estate forty-eight (48) hours notice under subsection (e);

the township trustee may enter the real estate to investigate whether there are detrimental plants on the real estate.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), if the township trustee determines by:

(1) investigating real estate located in the trustee's township; or

(2) visual inspection without entering real estate located in the trustee's township;

that a person has detrimental plants growing on real estate, the trustee shall give written notice under subsection (e) to the owner or person in possession of the real estate to destroy the detrimental plants. The owner or person in possession of the real estate shall destroy the plants in a manner provided in section 3 of this chapter not more than five (5) days after the notice is received under subsection (f).

(c) If the detrimental plants are not destroyed as provided in subsection (b), the trustee shall cause the detrimental plants to be destroyed in a manner most practical to the trustee not more than eight (8) days after notice is received by the owner or person in possession of the real estate under subsection (f). The trustee may hire a person to destroy the detrimental plants. The trustee or the person employed to destroy the detrimental plants may enter upon the real estate where the detrimental plants are growing to destroy the detrimental plants and are not civilly or criminally liable for damage to crops, livestock, or other property occurring while carrying out the work, except for gross negligence or willful or wanton destruction.

(d) If the county has established a county weed control board under IC 15-16-7, the township trustee may notify the county weed control board of the real estate containing detrimental plants, and the board shall either assume jurisdiction to control the detrimental plants or decline jurisdiction and refer the matter back to the township trustee. The county weed control board shall notify the township trustee of the board's decision.

(e) Notice required in subsection (a) or (b) may be given by:

(1) certified mail; or

(2) personal service.

(f) Notice under subsection (e) is considered received by the owner or person in possession of the real estate:

(1) if sent by mail, on the earlier of:

(A) the date of signature of receipt of the mailing; or

(B) three (3) business days after the date of mailing; or

(2) if served personally, on the date of delivery.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-43 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-43
Instruction and training in pesticide use
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. In concurrence with the state chemist, the Purdue University cooperative extension service shall organize and conduct programs of instruction and training in areas of knowledge required in this chapter. Where appropriate and feasible, the Purdue University cooperative extension service shall draw upon the resources and expertise of other educational institutions and the private sector in this effort.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-1
Applicability of chapter; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to civil actions against a seller for the failure of agricultural or vegetable seeds to perform if the container in which the seeds were sold included the following notice on the label:

NOTICE OF REQUIRED ARBITRATION

Under the seed laws of Indiana and some other states, arbitration is required as a precondition of maintaining certain legal actions, counterclaims, or defenses against a seller of seed. Information about this requirement, where applicable, may be obtained from a state's seed commissioner or the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-5
"Appurtenance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Appurtenance" means any:

(1) valve;

(2) pump;

(3) fitting;

(4) pipe;

(5) hose;

(6) metering device; or

(7) mechanical device;

that is connected to a storage container or is used to transfer a material into or out of the storage container.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-17-4-8
Employees; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board:

(1) may appoint one (1) assistant state veterinarian; and

(2) shall appoint other employees necessary to carry out this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-18
"Soybeans"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "soybeans" includes all types, varieties, and forms of soybeans grown in Indiana and marketed and sold as soybeans by the producer.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-23
Publication and distribution of information on commercial feed
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The state chemist shall publish at least annually, in a form that the state chemist considers proper:

(1) information concerning the distribution of commercial feeds, together with data on their production and use that the state chemist considers advisable; and

(2) a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds distributed within Indiana.

However, the information concerning production and use of commercial feed may not disclose the operations of any person.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-25.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-6.7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-6.7
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.7. "Unit" refers to a county, municipality, or township.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-26.6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-26.6
Expression of commercial feed guarantee
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.6. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer shall print the guarantees for:

(1) crude protein;

(2) equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen;

(3) lysine;

(4) methionine; and

(5) other:

(A) amino acids;

(B) crude fat;

(C) crude fiber; or

(D) acid detergent fiber;

in terms of percentage.

(b) The following are mineral guarantees for commercial feed:

(1) When a commercial feed manufacturer provides guaranteed analysis for calcium, salt, and sodium guarantees, the guarantees must be stated and conform to the following:

(A) When the minimum is below two and five-tenths percent (2.5%), the maximum may not exceed the minimum by more than five-tenths (0.5) percentage point.

(B) When the minimum is two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) but less than five percent (5.0%), the maximum shall not exceed the minimum by more than one (1) percentage point.

(C) When the minimum is five percent (5.0%) or greater the maximum shall not exceed the minimum by more than twenty percent (20%) of the minimum and in no case shall the maximum exceed the minimum by more than five (5) percentage points.

(2) A commercial feed manufacturer shall state:

(A) guarantees for:

(i) minimum and maximum total sodium and salt;

(ii) minimum potassium;

(iii) magnesium;

(iv) sulfur;

(v) phosphorus; and

(vi) maximum fluoride;

in terms of percentage; and

(B) other minimum mineral guarantees in:

(i) parts per million (ppm) when the concentration is less than ten thousand (10,000) ppm; and

(ii) percentage when the concentration is ten thousand (10,000) ppm (one percent (1%)) or greater.

(3) A commercial feed manufacturer may state mineral guarantees (such as tablets, capsules, granules, or liquid) in milligrams per unit for a commercial feed label with a quantity statement as long as the guarantees are consistent with the quantity statement and the directions for use.

(c) A commercial feed manufacturer shall list the guarantees for minimum vitamin content of commercial feed in the order specified and stated in milligrams per pound or in units consistent with those employed for the quantity statement unless otherwise specified as follows:

(1) Vitamin A, other than precursors of vitamin A, in International Units per pound.

(2) Vitamin D3, in products offered for poultry feeding, in International Chick Units per pound.

(3) Vitamin D for other uses, International Units per pound.

(4) Vitamin E, in International Units.

(5) Concentrated oils and feed additive premixes containing vitamins A, D, and/or E may, at the option of the distributor, be stated in units per gram instead of units per pound.

(6) Vitamin B12, in milligrams or micrograms per pound.

(7) All other vitamin guarantees shall express the vitamin activity in milligrams per pound in terms of the following:

(A) Menadione.

(B) Riboflavin.

(C) D pantothenic acid.

(D) Thiamine.

(E) Niacin.

(F) Vitamin B6.

(G) Folic acid.

(H) Choline.

(I) Biotin.

(J) Inositol.

(K) P-amino benzoic acid.

(L) Ascorbic acid.

(M) Carotene.

(d) A commercial feed manufacturer shall state guarantees for drugs in terms of percent by weight, except for the following drug guarantees:

(1) Antibiotics present as less than two thousand (2,000) grams per ton (total) of commercial feed shall be stated in grams per ton of commercial feed.

(2) Antibiotics present at or more than two thousand (2,000) grams per ton (total) of commercial feed shall be stated in grams per pound of commercial feed.

(3) Labels for commercial feeds containing growth promotion or feed efficiency levels of antibiotics, which are fed continuously as the sole ration, are not required to make quantitative guarantees. However, if the federal Food Additive Regulations for certain antibiotics require quantitative guarantees for a specific antibiotic, the label must provide those guarantees regardless of the antibiotic's level or purpose.

(4) The term "milligrams per pound" may be used for drugs or antibiotics in those cases where a dosage is given in milligrams in the feeding direction.

(e) A commercial feed manufacturer shall label commercial feeds containing any added nonprotein nitrogen as follows:

(1) The following for ruminants:

(A) Complete feeds, supplements, and concentrates containing added nonprotein nitrogen and containing more than five percent (5%) protein from natural sources shall be guaranteed as crude protein, minimum, ____%. (This includes not more than ____% equivalent protein from nonprotein nitrogen.)

(B) Mixed feed concentrates and supplements containing less than five percent (5%) protein from natural sources shall be guaranteed as follows:

(i) Equivalent crude protein from nonprotein.

(ii) Nitrogen, minimum, ____%.

(C) Ingredient sources of nonprotein nitrogen (such as urea, diammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate solution, ammoniated rice hulls, or other basic nonprotein nitrogen ingredients defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials) shall be guaranteed as follows:

(i) Nitrogen, minimum, ____% equivalent crude.

(ii) Protein from nonprotein nitrogen, minimum, ____%.

(2) The following for nonruminants:

(A) Complete feeds, supplements, and concentrates containing crude protein from all forms of nonprotein nitrogen, added as such, shall be labeled as crude protein, minimum ____%. (This includes not more than ____% equivalent crude protein that is not nutritionally available to (species of animal for which feed is intended).)

(B) Premixes, concentrates, or supplements intended for nonruminants containing more than one and twenty-five hundredths percent (1.25%) equivalent crude protein from all forms of nonprotein nitrogen, added as such, must contain adequate directions for use and a prominent statement, "WARNING: This feed must be used only in accordance with directions furnished on the label.".

(f) A commercial feed manufacturer shall label mineral phosphatic materials for feeding purposes with the guarantee for:

(1) minimum and maximum percentage of calcium (when present);

(2) the minimum percentage of phosphorus; and

(3) the maximum percentage of fluorine.

(g) A commercial feed manufacturer shall state the guarantees for microorganisms in colony forming units per:

(1) gram (CFU/g) when directions are for using the product in grams; or

(2) pound (CFU/lb) when directions are for using the product in pounds.

A parenthetical statement following the guarantee shall list each species in order of predominance.

(h) A commercial feed manufacturer shall state guarantees for enzymes in units of enzymatic activity per unit weight or volume, consistent with label directions. A commercial feed manufacturer shall specify the source organism for each type of enzymatic activity (for examples protease (bacillus subtilis) five and five-tenths (5.5) milligrams amino acids liberated/min./milligram). If two (2) or more source organisms have the same type of activity, the commercial feed manufacturer shall list the organic in order of predominance based on the amount of enzymatic activity provided.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-12
Determination of renewal date
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) By January 1 of each fifth year following the original recording with the board, each owner of a brand of record shall submit to the board a renewal fee to be established by the board.

(b) For the purpose of determining the renewal date, the period between the date a brand is recorded by the board and January 1 of the next year constitutes the first year of the five (5) year period.

(c) If the owner of a brand of record fails, refuses, or neglects to pay the fee by June 30 of the year in which it is due, the brand shall be forfeited and no longer carried in the record. A forfeited brand may not be issued to another person for five (5) years after the date of forfeiture. During that five (5) year period, the former owner of record may apply to the commission for reinstatement of the forfeited brand. An application for reinstatement must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee established by the board. The renewal date for a reinstatement brand remains the same.

(d) Renewal fees on reinstatement brands are due on January 1 of each fifth year following the original recording.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-37 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-37
"Restricted use pesticide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. As used in this chapter, "restricted use pesticide" means the following:

(1) Any pesticide classified as a restricted use pesticide by the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(2) A pesticide designated as a restricted use pesticide in a law enacted by the general assembly.

(3) Subject to section 50 of this chapter, a pesticide that the board has determined to be unduly hazardous to persons, animals, plants, wildlife, waters, or lands other than the pests it is intended to prevent, destroy, control, or mitigate.

(4) All formulations containing methomyl (Chemical Abstracts Service Reg. No. 16752-77-5).

(5) Any dicamba containing pesticide product that:

(A) contains a dicamba active ingredient concentration greater than or equal to six and one-half percent (6.5%); and

(B) is intended for agricultural production uses but is not labeled solely for use on turf or other nonagricultural use sites.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(27).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.249-2023, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-44 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-44
"Low pressure nitrogen solutions"
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. "Low pressure nitrogen solutions" means an aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate, urea, or other nitrogen carriers containing various quantities of free ammonia exceeding two percent (2%) by weight. The term does not include aqua ammonia and nonpressure nitrogen solutions, commonly referred to as twenty-eight percent (28%), thirty percent (30%), or thirty-two percent (32%) nitrogen solutions.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-9.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 15-13-9.1-1
Effect of expiration of IC 15-13-9
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 1-1-5-1 applies to the expiration of IC 15-13-9, as amended by P.L.146-2008.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.301.
Ind. Code § 15-18-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-18-3-5
"Producer-cooperative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "producer-cooperative" includes:

(1) corporations or associations organized under IC 15-12-1; or

(2) similar corporations or associations organized under agricultural cooperative marketing acts of states adjoining Indiana and admitted to do business in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-32 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-32
"Registered pesticide dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. As used in this chapter, "registered pesticide dealer" means any person who distributes any restricted use pesticide.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(31).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-22
Certified election results; observers
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) The presiding officer of a district convention shall certify the results of the election under section 21 of this chapter to the commission and to the board.

(b) Each individual who is nominated at the district convention to be a candidate for the member representing the district may appoint an individual who has not been nominated to be an observer to the counting of the ballots. However, if the candidate does not appoint an observer, the individual who nominated the candidate shall serve as the candidate's observer, unless the individual has been nominated as a candidate.

(c) An observer may observe the counting of the ballots but may not participate in the counting or recording of the ballots.

(d) The department shall destroy each ballot submitted under section 17 of this chapter after the results of the election have been certified in accordance with subsection (a). However, after the results of the election have been certified in accordance with subsection (a), the department may not destroy the tally papers.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-12-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-12-2-2
State official; trust assets of the rural rehabilitation corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director is designated as the state official to make application to and receive from the United States Secretary of Agriculture, or any other proper federal official, under and subject to Public Law 499, 81st Congress, approved May 3, 1950, the trust assets, either funds or property, held by the United States as trustee on behalf of the Indiana rural rehabilitation corporation.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-9
"Market value"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "market value" refers to the following:

(1) If a porcine animal is slaughtered for sale by a producer, the most recent annual seven-market average for barrows and gilts, as published by the USDA.

(2) If a porcine animal is imported, the declared value.

(3) If a pork product is imported, an amount that represents the value of the live porcine animal from that the pork product was derived, based on the most recent annual seven-market average for barrows and gilts, as published by the USDA.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-30
Refund requests
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) Assessments collected by the ISA under the program are subject to refund requests by a producer if the producer requests a refund pursuant to the procedure established by the ISA.

(b) A producer's application for a refund under this section must be made to the ISA not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the state assessment is deducted from the sale price of the producer's soybeans.

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

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-14-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-14-7-3
Petition; notice; remonstrance; duration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The president or secretary of a 4-H club described in section 2 of this chapter may file a petition signed by at least thirty (30) resident freeholders of the county with the county auditor of the county requesting that the executive make an appropriation provided for in section 2 of this chapter.

(b) The county auditor shall have the petition, without the signatures, printed in a newspaper of general circulation that is published in the county.

(c) The notice must state the date and time when the petition will be considered by the executive. The auditor shall set the date, time, and place at which the petition will be considered, which must be at least thirty (30) days after the publication of the notice.

(d) If not later than the date and time published in the notice for the consideration of the petition by the executive, a remonstrance signed by more resident freeholders of the county than the number signing the petition is filed with the county auditor protesting the allowance, the executive shall consider the remonstrance. If the executive finds that the remonstrance is signed by a greater number of resident freeholders than the petition asking for an allowance, the executive:

(1) may not make an appropriation for the purposes set forth in section 2 of this chapter; and

(2) shall dismiss the petition and take no further action.

(e) After final acceptance by the executive, a petition under this section is effective for one (1) to five (5) years, as determined by the executive.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-6-2(a); part formerly 15-1-6-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.86-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-19-8-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-19-8-31
Failure to remit assessments; comments; civil action; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) If a first purchaser fails to remit the assessments collected during a period specified in section 29 of this chapter not more than thirty (30) days after the end of the period, the IPPA shall contact the first purchaser and allow the first purchaser to present comments to the IPPA concerning:

(1) the status and amount of the assessments due; and

(2) reasons why the IPPA should not bring legal action against the first purchaser.

(b) After allowing a first purchaser the opportunity to present comments, the IPPA:

(1) may adjust the amount of the assessments due, if the first purchaser's comments reveal that the IPPA's figure is inaccurate;

(2) may assess a penalty against the first purchaser;

(3) shall:

(A) assess a fee for an unpaid assessment due to the IPPA from a person responsible for remitting assessments at the rate of two percent (2%) of the amount of the unpaid assessment each month, beginning with the day following the date the assessment is due under this subsection; and

(B) if there is any remaining amount due after the assessment of the fee under clause (A), assess a fee at the same rate on the corresponding day of each month thereafter until the entire amount of the unpaid assessment is paid;

(4) shall compute the amounts payable on unpaid assessments under this section monthly and include any unpaid late charges previously applied under this section; and

(5) shall determine the date of a payment for purposes of this subsection by the postmark applied to the remitting envelope or date Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer is originated.

(c) If a first purchaser fails to remit assessments after being allowed to present comments under subsection (a) or to pay any penalty assessed under subsection (b), the IPPA may bring a civil action against the first purchaser in a circuit, superior, or municipal court of any county. The action must be tried and a judgment rendered as in any other proceeding for the collection of a debt. In an action under this subsection, the IPPA may obtain:

(1) a judgment in the amount of all unremitted assessments and any unpaid penalty; and

(2) an award of the costs of bringing the action.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-4
"Antemortem inspection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Antemortem inspection" means the inspection of all livestock or poultry before slaughter on the day of slaughter at an official establishment.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-3.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-14
Local ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. This chapter may not be construed as repealing or prohibiting municipal ordinances on rabies control or divesting municipalities of existing rights or powers related to rabies control that are not in conflict with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-41 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-41
Membership of association in other corporations or associations
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. An association may organize, form, operate, own, control, have an interest in, own stock of, or be a member of any corporation or corporations, or association or associations, with or without capital stock, that are engaged in:

(1) any activity in connection with the producing, marketing, selling, preserving, harvesting, drying, processing, manufacturing, canning, packing, grading, storing, transportation, handling, or use of any:

(A) agricultural products; or

(B) byproducts of any agricultural products;

handled by the association or the association's patrons;

(2) any activity in connection with the manufacturing, assembling, selling, supplying, purchasing, hiring, transportation, or use of supplies, machinery, or equipment that the association or the association's patrons use; or

(3) the financing of any activities described in subdivision (1) or (2) or in performing or furnishing economic or educational service for persons engaged in agriculture.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-21.]

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

Sec. 7. (a) If there is a vacancy on the council, the appointing authority who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. The appointing authority shall appoint a member not later than sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs.

(b) The member appointed under this section shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-19-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-19-2-4
Terms of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The term of a board member appointed under section 3(2) and 3(3) of this chapter is three (3) years.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-4
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

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

(1) offer for sale;

(2) sell;

(3) barter; or

(4) supply;

ammonia or ammonia solutions to a person for agricultural purposes as a fertilizer. The term does not include a shipment made to a point or points outside Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-30
"Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" means the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-16.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-31
Cumulative nature of remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The remedies provided in this chapter are in addition to other remedies provided by law or in equity.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-32.]

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

Sec. 2. The Indiana standardbred advisory board is established to make recommendations to the Indiana horse racing commission (IC 4-31-3-1) for the furtherance of the standardbred horse industry in Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-1.]

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

Sec. 7. (a) The state chemist or a person deputized by the state chemist may procure a suitable sample from any lot, parcel, or package of pure or mixed cultures of microorganisms or materials used for promoting plant growth that is offered for sale or found in Indiana.

(b) A sample procured under subsection (a) must be drawn or taken during reasonable business hours and in the presence of the owner of the product or a representative of the owner.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-35
Remedies for breach of contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) The bylaws or a marketing contract of an association may do the following:

(1) Fix, as liquidated damages, specific amounts to be paid by the members or stockholders to the association upon the breach of any provision of the marketing contract regarding the sale, delivery, or withholding of products.

(2) Provide that the contracting member will pay all costs, premiums for bonds, expenses, and fees if any action is brought upon the contract by the association.

A provision described in this subsection is valid and enforceable, and a clause providing for liquidated damages is enforceable and is not regarded as a penalty.

(b) If there is a breach or threatened breach of a marketing contract regarding the sale, delivery, or withholding of products by a member, the association is entitled to:

(1) an injunction to prevent the further breach of the contract; and

(2) a decree of specific performance of the contract.

(c) Pending the adjudication of an action under subsection (b) and upon:

(1) filing a verified complaint showing the breach or threatened breach; and

(2) filing a sufficient bond;

the association is entitled to a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the member.

(d) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) are applicable to, and the rights and remedies described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are available to, any corporation that is organized under any agricultural cooperative law of any other state of the United States and is admitted to do business in Indiana.

(e) A grower of agricultural products that signs a marketing agreement with a cooperative marketing association organized under this chapter is permitted to place crop mortgages on the grower's crops. However, the crop mortgages and other liens are subordinate to the right of the association to take delivery of any such crops covered by the marketing agreement. In such cases, if the mortgagee or lien holder serves proper notice on the association, the proportionate proceeds due or payable to that grower become subject to the mortgages or liens instead of the crops originally covered by the mortgages or liens. If any deficiency remains at the end of the season, the grower is liable for the deficiency under the present practice, and the mortgagee or lienholder has the same rights against the grower for the deficiency as the grower possesses.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-16.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-14
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) If a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist may:

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

(2) deny, suspend, revoke, or amend the person's license, certificate, registration, permit, or application under this chapter or IC 15-16-2.

(b) The state chemist may adopt by rule, under IC 4-22-2, a schedule of civil penalties that may be imposed under subsection (a). The state chemist may impose a civil penalty only according to a schedule of civil penalties recommended by the board.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.4; P.L.99-2012, SEC.2; P.L.143-2017, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-17-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 16 / Section 15-17-16-5
Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board may refuse to issue or reissue and may suspend or revoke a license issued under this article for any of the following reasons relating to the licensee or applicant for a license:

(1) Material misstatement in the application for original license, or in the application for any reissue of a license, under this article.

(2) Violation of this article or of a rule or order of the board.

(3) Abetting another in the violation of this article or of a rule or order of the board.

(4) Allowing a license issued under this article to be used by an unlicensed person.

(5) Conviction of a crime, an essential element of which is misstatement, fraud, or dishonesty.

(6) Conviction for violating a law or regulation of another state or of the United States that is materially similar to a substantive provision of this article or a rule of the board.

(7) Suspension or other disciplinary action taken by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture under the Packers and Stock Yards Acts of 1921 (7 U.S.C. 181 through 7 U.S.C. 229), as amended, if it appears that the applicant or licensee committed or participated in the violation covered by the disciplinary action.

(8) Material misrepresentation or false promises of a character likely to influence, persuade, or induce to action, in connection with any business subject to this article.

(9) Failure to possess the qualifications determined by the board to be necessary or to meet the requirements of this article for the issuance or holding of a license.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-17-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-25 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-25
"Disposal plant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) "Disposal plant" means any plant and all associated equipment that is constructed or intended to be operated for the disposal of the following:

(1) The bodies of dead animals not slaughtered and intended for human food.

(2) The nonedible byproducts from the slaughtering of animals for human food, including the disposal of the body of any animal slaughtered for human food that has become unsuitable for use as human food.

(3) The disposal of the bodies of dead poultry not suitable for human food and of poultry byproducts, including the viscera, heads, feet, and poultry feathers.

(b) The term includes all substations of any plant that are used in connection with a disposal business for the temporary deposit of animal bodies and nonedible byproducts pending final delivery to any disposal plant, including all vehicles and equipment used for the transportation of the bodies and nonedible byproducts.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 15-16-2.5-12
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:

(1) Subject to section 13 of this chapter, the establishment of certification and educational programs, as determined by the state chemist, relating to the application of fertilizer material, the transportation of fertilizer material, or both for the following:

(A) Persons who apply fertilizer material for hire, transport fertilizer material for hire, or both.

(B) Persons who apply fertilizer material, transport fertilizer material, or both from confined feeding operations.

(2) The establishment of fees for the certification and educational programs established under subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 15-16-3.3-20
Secondary containment exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A liner is not required to be installed directly under a storage container having a capacity of one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons or more that has been constructed onsite and put into use before July 6, 1991, if one (1) of the following alternative procedures are complied with, certified to in writing by an official of the company that owns the container, and the certificate is filed with the state chemist:

(1) Alternative 1 must meet the following requirements:

(A) A second bottom made of steel must be constructed for the storage container and placed over the original bottom and a layer of smooth, fine gravel or coarse sand having a minimum thickness of six (6) inches.

(B) The original bottom of the storage container must be tested for leaks before the sand layer or second bottom is installed. A record of the test must be kept on file at the storage facility.

(C) The newly constructed bottom must be tested for leaks before any fluid fertilizer is stored on the newly constructed bottom. A record of the test must be kept on file at the storage facility or at the nearest local office from which the storage facility is administered.

(D) There must be a method by which leaks from the newly constructed bottom into the sand layer may readily be detected.

(E) The newly constructed bottom must be tested at least once every five (5) years for leaks. A record of the tests must be kept at the storage facility.

(2) Alternative 2 must meet the following requirements:

(A) The container must be emptied, cleaned, and tested for leaks. The walls and floor of the container must be tested to assure that welds and thickness of steel plates are sound and adequate to contain the fertilizers. A record of the inspection, test results, and any repairs made must be submitted to the state chemist and maintained by the owner or operator.

(B) The interior floor and at least twelve (12) inches of the wall areas of the container above the floor must be coated with a liner approved by the state chemist to inhibit corrosion. A record of this procedure must be submitted to the state chemist and maintained by the owner or operator.

(C) A test for leaks, approved by the state chemist, must be conducted every five (5) years thereafter. A record of the test findings and indicated repairs and maintenance must be maintained by the owner or operator.

(3) Alternative 3 must meet the following requirements:

(A) Monitoring devices must be installed in angled borings in the unsaturated earth materials under each tank. These monitoring devices must constitute a leak detection system for each tank in advance of the point at which any leak would reach ground water.

(B) The number, length, and depth of each boring must be determined on the basis of site characteristics. The array of monitoring devices under each tank must constitute the best practical early warning detection system for tank leakage.

(C) Each monitoring plan under this alternative must be implemented only upon review and approval of the state chemist.

(b) The secondary containment requirements under this chapter do not apply to rail cars that are periodically moved to and from the storage facility.

(c) The state chemist may recognize other methods that provide equivalent protection to the requirements under this chapter.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 15-19-6-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-19-6-23
Forgery
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A livestock brand is a written instrument for purposes of IC 35-43-5.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-14-14(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-4
Board; vacancy
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-14-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-14-7-6
Lien on property; repayment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An amount appropriated under section 2 of this chapter is a lien on the real and personal property of the 4-H club.

(b) A dividend may not be declared or paid to the incorporators or stockholders of the 4-H club until the appropriation made by the board is repaid with interest to the county treasury.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-18-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-18-2-1
"Babcock test"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Babcock test" means the official Babcock test for milk and for cream.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-16-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-16-10-4
Council's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The council has the following duties:

(1) Recommend:

(A) priorities for projects;

(B) funding; and

(C) rules and laws;

concerning invasive species to the appropriate governmental agencies and legislative committees.

(2) Recommend a lead state agency to:

(A) develop an invasive species inventory for each invasive species taxon; and

(B) develop and maintain a data management system for invasive species in Indiana.

(3) Communicate with other states, federal agencies, and state and regional organizations to enhance consistency and effectiveness in:

(A) preventing the spread of;

(B) early detection of;

(C) response to; and

(D) management of;

invasive species.

(4) Coordinate invasive species education and outreach programs.

(5) Convene or support an invasive species meeting at least once per biennium to provide information on best practices and pertinent research findings.

(6) Assist governmental agencies in:

(A) reviewing current invasive species policies and procedures; and

(B) addressing any deficiencies or inconsistencies concerning invasive species policies and procedures.

(7) Assist state agencies in reviewing the agencies' performance measures for accountability concerning the agencies' invasive species actions.

(8) Receive reports from any governmental agency regarding actions taken on recommendations of the council.

(9) Apply for grants.

(10) Provide grants for education concerning or management of invasive species.

(b) The council does not have any regulatory authority over invasive species or the authority to hear appeals of grievances.

(c) The council may create advisory committees to provide information and recommendations to the council.

(d) Beginning July 1, 2011, the council shall issue a report to the interim study committee on agriculture and natural resources established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 in every odd-numbered year. The report must include a summary of:

(1) the council's activities;

(2) the performance of the council's duties; and

(3) efforts in the state to identify and manage invasive species.

The report may include recommendations of the council.

As added by P.L.23-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-6
Issuance of disposal plant and transport vehicle license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an applicant for a disposal plant license complies with this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter, the state veterinarian shall issue a disposal plant license to the applicant and a transport vehicle license certificate for each transport vehicle listed in the license application.

(b) A truck or trailer that is to be used as a transport vehicle must bear a license certificate issued by the state veterinarian.

(c) A transport vehicle license issued under this section entitles the licensee to operate a transport vehicle in Indiana.

(d) This section does not relieve an owner of a transport vehicle from any requirement related to the titling, registration, or operation of a transport vehicle.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.646.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-19
Operating record
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The owner or operator of a storage structure must keep an operating record that includes the following:

(1) The complete application.

(2) The storage structure site plan.

(3) Notification of construction required by section 17(a) of this chapter.

(4) The notarized affidavit required by section 17(c) of this chapter.

(5) Certification by a registered professional engineer required by section 14(e) of this chapter.

(6) The current emergency response plan described in section 20(a) of this chapter.

(7) Documentation of any spill response described in section 20(b) of this chapter.

(8) Documentation of maintenance activities on the storage structure.

(9) Copies of any written waivers related to reduction of the setback distances.

(10) All processed manure storage structure permits, modifications, renewals, and notifications applicable to the storage structure.

(b) The operating record described in:

(1) subsection (a)(3), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), and (a)(10) must be kept on site for the duration of the processed manure storage structure permit term; and

(2) subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(4), (a)(5), and (a)(9) must be kept on site for the life of the facility.

However, if the operator is unable to keep the operating record on site, it must be kept at the operator's address listed in the processed manure storage structure permit.

(c) If the record in subsection (a) is unable to be kept on site to be made available for inspection, the operator must submit a copy of the record to the state chemist within thirty (30) days of the state chemist's request.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-11
Offenses; civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally allows a scale to be used in a business transaction involving the purchase, sale, or exchange of livestock:

(1) after the scale has been condemned; and

(2) before it has been repaired to the satisfaction of the scale inspector;

commits a Level 6 felony.

(b) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed, a person who violates subsection (a) may be subject to a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) for each day the defective scale is used. If a civil penalty is assessed under this subsection and not paid, the prosecuting attorney of the county where the proceeding was brought may enforce the collection of the civil penalty. Civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state general fund.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.211.
Ind. Code § 15-17-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-17-11-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to or affect the following:

(1) Any person:

(A) slaughtering, butchering, manufacturing, or selling in any manner any animal flesh or products, or any poultry flesh or poultry products, where the animals or poultry are killed for the sole purpose of being used for human consumption;

(B) engaged in transporting and disposing of the bodies of the animals killed for human consumption; or

(C) engaged in the transportation and disposing of poultry or of any parts or products of animals or poultry to any person solely for human consumption.

(2) Any person transporting, disposing of, or selling the hides or skins of animals or tanning the hides or skins for the person's own use or the use of other persons, if the person does not engage in any other byproducts operation.

(3) Any bodies of dead fish, reptiles, or small animals of any kind, including dogs, cats, and small game.

(4) Any governmental agency collecting, transporting, or disposing of the bodies of dead animals or poultry in any manner.

(5) Any person collecting, transporting, or disposing of dead animals or poultry in any manner for educational or research purposes under a permit and approval of the board.

(6) Any livestock owner transporting the owner's dead livestock to a rendering plant or to a diagnostic facility.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-1.]

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

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 15-21-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-21-7-1
Enforcement by board; when enforcement permissible; enforcement power
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board may enforce this article when the board determines that sufficient funds have been deposited in the commercial dog breeder and broker fund to permit enforcement.

(b) In enforcing this article, the board may:

(1) seek injunctive relief;

(2) issue an order of compliance notifying the commercial dog breeder, commercial dog broker, retail pet store, animal care facility, or animal rescue operation of a violation and requiring corrective action by a certain date; and

(3) impose a civil penalty of not more than:

(A) five hundred dollars ($500) for a knowing violation;

(B) one thousand dollars ($1,000) for an intentional violation; and

(C) five thousand dollars ($5,000) for knowingly or intentionally violating an injunction.

(c) The board may assess a civil penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day for each day a violation is not corrected, plus payment to the board for the costs incurred by the board as a direct consequence of prosecution of the violation. All civil penalties under this section shall be deposited in the commercial dog breeder and broker fund established by IC 15-21-3-3.

(d) The board may seek an injunction to prohibit a commercial dog breeder from registering with the board for not more than three (3) years.

(e) Subsection (a) does not prohibit the board from assisting a law enforcement agency in a criminal investigation.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 15-13-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-13-1-10
"District"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "District" means any of the following districts:

(1) District 1 consists of the following counties:

Benton County

Carroll County

Cass County

Fulton County

Jasper County

Lake County

LaPorte County

Marshall County

Newton County

Porter County

Pulaski County

Starke County

St. Joseph County

Warren County

White County.

(2) District 2 consists of the following counties:

Bartholomew County

Brown County

Clark County

Dearborn County

Floyd County

Harrison County

Jackson County

Jefferson County

Jennings County

Ohio County

Ripley County

Scott County

Switzerland County

Washington County.

(3) District 3 consists of the following counties:

Adams County

Allen County

Blackford County

DeKalb County

Elkhart County

Grant County

Howard County

Huntington County

Kosciusko County

LaGrange County

Miami County

Noble County

Steuben County

Wabash County

Wells County

Whitley County.

(4) District 4 consists of the following counties:

Decatur County

Delaware County

Fayette County

Franklin County

Hamilton County

Hancock County

Henry County

Jay County

Johnson County

Madison County

Randolph County

Rush County

Shelby County

Tipton County

Union County

Wayne County.

(5) District 5 consists of the following counties:

Crawford County

Daviess County

Dubois County

Gibson County

Knox County

Lawrence County

Martin County

Orange County

Perry County

Pike County

Posey County

Spencer County

Vanderburgh County

Warrick County.

(6) District 6 consists of the following counties:

Boone County

Clay County

Clinton County

Fountain County

Greene County

Hendricks County

Monroe County

Montgomery County

Morgan County

Owen County

Parke County

Putnam County

Sullivan County

Tippecanoe County

Vermillion County

Vigo County.

(7) District 7 consists of the following county:

Marion County.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-1-35 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-15-1-35
Deposit of collected fees; disposition of fees; reporting requirements
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) The employment of inspectors and seed analysts.

(2) Procuring samples.

(3) Printing bulletins giving the results of inspection.

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

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

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) budget committee;

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

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

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

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-13(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.1; P.L.82-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 15-16-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 15-17-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 15-17-6-5
Impounding area
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board of county commissioners of each county containing an area quarantined under section 2 of this chapter shall furnish a suitable area or quarters:

(1) for the impounding and care of animals that may be impounded under this chapter; and

(2) that comply with the rules adopted by the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-10-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-10-1-7
References to citations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A citation reference in the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly to another provision of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated as including a reference to the provision of prior law that is substantively equivalent to the provision of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly that is referred to by the citation reference.

[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-49 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-49
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. The state chemist may apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. The injunction shall be issued without bond. The remedies under this subsection are supplemental to other remedies allowed under this section or other law.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-33 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-33
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) Fees collected by the state chemist under this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of Purdue University. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall expend the money received under this section on proper vouchers in meeting all necessary expenses in carrying out this chapter, including:

(1) the employment of inspectors and chemists;

(2) other expenses of the work of feed inspection as provided for by this chapter; and

(3) any other expenses of Purdue University agricultural programs authorized by law and in support of the purposes of this chapter.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 15-13-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-13-5-1
State fair board established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state fair board is established.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-1.]

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

Sec. 8. All persons who have:

(1) signed the articles of association; and

(2) paid the assessments levied against them;

are entitled to vote at any meeting of the members of the association on any question that lawfully comes before the association. Each member is entitled to one (1) vote on any question.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-23
"Dry bulk fertilizer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Dry bulk fertilizer" means nonfluid commercial fertilizer in an undivided quantity exceeding two hundred (200) pounds.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-12.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 15-15-12.5-15
"Promotion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "promotion" means:

(1) communication directly with soybean producers, promoters, purchasers, consumers, and stakeholders;

(2) technical assistance; and

(3) trade marketing activities;

to enhance the marketing opportunities of soybeans and any product derived from soybeans in domestic and foreign markets.

As added by P.L.8-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-21-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-21-1-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-11-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-11-4-1
Division of soil conservation established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The division of soil conservation is established in the department.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-20
Council investigation of complaint
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The commissioner shall refer the complaint and answer to the council for investigation, findings, and recommendations.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-13-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-13-8-7
Allotment
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The money in the fund is subject to allotment under IC 4-13-2-18.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-5-45 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-16-5-45
Rules; categories and classifications for certification and licensure; certification of applicators
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. (a) As required by 40 CFR 171, the state chemist shall adopt rules to establish categories and qualifications to certify and license persons to use pesticides and to make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests under this chapter. Each category is subject to separate testing procedures and requirements. A person is not required to pay an additional license fee if the person desires to be licensed in more than one (1) of the license categories provided for by the state chemist under this section.

(b) The state chemist, in adopting rules under this section, shall establish examination content and standards for the certification of persons who use pesticides or who make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests. The examination content and standards must relate to the following:

(1) The hazards involved in the use and handling of pesticides, or the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticides covered by the individual's certification.

(2) The job responsibilities of the individual using pesticides that are covered by the individual's certification.

(3) Any relevant information addressed in 40 CFR 171.

(c) If required by 40 CFR 171, the state chemist shall require a person certified under this chapter as a commercial applicator or a private applicator to renew the person's certification, under requirements and standards established by the state chemist, to assure that the person maintains a level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly.

(d) An individual who is certified and licensed under this chapter must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, as proven by a valid government issued identification or an equivalent form of identification.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.20; P.L.29-2024, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 15-14-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 15-14-8-3
Surplus; use to retire bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If bonds have been issued under section 1 of this chapter and there is a surplus in the treasury of the society or fair, funds not needed for improvements on the grounds must be used to retire the bonds. Bonds must be retired in the order of their seniority, and a clause stating this privilege must be inserted in all bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 15-17-14-8
Packer; security
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A packer, other than a packer operating stockyards in Indiana, is not required to furnish security under section 6 of this chapter if a bond or bond equivalent is not required of the packers under the federal Packers and Stock Yards Act of 1921 (7 U.S.C. 181 through 7 U.S.C. 229).

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-14-6(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-21-5-1
Requirement to provide consumers with certain records
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A commercial dog breeder shall provide a consumer with a copy of a dog's vaccination, medication, and treatment records at the time the consumer purchases, exchanges, or adopts the dog.

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-17-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-17-5-9
Granting of inspection service
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Before a person may engage in slaughtering livestock or poultry or processing meat or poultry, meat food products, or poultry products for commerce, the person must apply for, and upon compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, shall receive from the state veterinarian, inauguration of inspection service in the establishment where the:

(1) livestock or poultry are to be slaughtered for human consumption; or

(2) meat or poultry, meat food products, or poultry products are processed or manufactured.

(b) The board shall adopt rules governing the granting of inspection to the establishments that trade in commerce.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-11
"Bulk milk pickup tanker"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Bulk milk pickup tanker" means a vehicle, including the truck, tank, and associated equipment necessary for its use, used by a bulk milk hauler/sampler to transport bulk raw milk for pasteurization from a dairy farm to a milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-9.3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-18-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-18-5-19
Review of expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. At each regular meeting, the board shall review all expenditures made since the board's last regular meeting.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-19.]

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

Sec. 15. (a) Before the issuance of any bonds under this chapter:

(1) the executive director of the commission;

(2) each member of the commission; and

(3) any other employee or agent of the commission authorized by resolution of the commission to handle funds or sign checks;

shall execute a surety bond in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

(b) If an individual described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(3) is already covered by a bond required by state law, the individual does not need to obtain another bond if the bond required by state law:

(1) is in at least the penal sum specified in subsection (a); and

(2) covers the individual's activities for the authority.

(c) Instead of the surety bond required under subsection (a), the chairperson of the commission may execute a blanket surety bond covering each member, the executive director, and the employees or other officers of the commission.

(d) A surety bond required under this section must be:

(1) conditioned upon the faithful performance of the individual's duties; and

(2) issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in Indiana as a surety.

(e) After the issuance of any surety bonds, the surety bonds must be maintained in full force and effect at all times.

(f) The commission shall pay the costs of the surety bonds issued under this section.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-7
Associations governed as nonprofit corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An association organized under or governed by this chapter is a nonprofit corporation within the meaning of this chapter and for purposes of interpreting Indiana law concerning associations organized under or governed by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 15-19-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 15-19-7-17
"Product name"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "product name" means the name of the commercial feed that:

(1) identifies it as to kind, class, or specific use; and

(2) distinguishes it from all other products bearing the same brand name.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(18).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-2
"Agricultural crop"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Agricultural crop" means any plant or part of a plant, produced primarily for sale, consumption, propagation, or other use by humans or animals. The term does not include turf, trees, or ornamental plants.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-9
Board's power; rules; orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If the board determines that an emergency event has occurred or a disease or pest of animals or animal products presents a hazard to the citizens or animals of Indiana, the following action may be taken:

(1) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that facilitate the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of the disease or pest of animals, including the following to:

(A) Prohibit or impose conditions on importing animals and objects into Indiana.

(B) Require testing of animals and objects.

(C) Require vaccination or other treatment of animals and objects.

(D) Prohibit or impose conditions on moving animals and objects within Indiana.

(E) Govern the disposition of animals and objects.

(F) Impose other measures governing animals and objects to protect the citizens and animals of Indiana from diseases and pests of animals.

(2) The board may issue emergency orders under IC 4-21.5-4 governing animals and objects in order to protect the citizens and animals of the state from diseases and pests of animals.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.3; P.L.93-2024, SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.55; P.L.81-2009, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.98-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-41 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-41
Storage of bulk fertilizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. Bulk fertilizers must be stored in a manner that:

(1) minimizes the release of bulk fertilizer; and

(2) protects the waters of the state.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-11.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 15-16-4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-16-4-3.5
"Adverse effect"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "adverse effect" means a pesticide exposure to a nontarget site that results in:

(1) pesticide residues in excess of established food or feed tolerances established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

(2) pesticide residues in excess of environmental media standards or benchmarks for pesticides established by a federal or state agency; or

(3) visible, measurable, or documented:

(A) death;

(B) illness;

(C) stunting;

(D) deformation;

(E) discoloration; or

(F) material damage.

As added by P.L.76-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-11-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-11-2-6
Policy; promotion of agricultural business
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The general assembly declares that it is the policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of agriculture, agricultural businesses, and agricultural land for the production of food, fuel, fiber, and other agricultural products. The Indiana Code shall be construed to protect the rights of farmers to choose among all generally accepted farming and livestock production practices, including the use of ever changing technology.

(b) The department shall promote the growth of agricultural businesses by doing the following:

(1) Assisting agricultural businesses with the permit process required to conduct business in Indiana.

(2) Serving as a liaison between agricultural businesses, state agencies, and local units of government.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.25-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-12-1-47 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-12-1-47
Application of corporation laws; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 47. IC 23-0.5, IC 23-0.6, IC 23-1, and all powers and rights under IC 23-0.5, IC 23-0.6, and IC 23-1 apply to associations organized under or governed by this chapter, except where IC 23-0.5, IC 23-0.6, or IC 23-1 conflicts with or is inconsistent with this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-1-28.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.156-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-16-1-3.5
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana fertilizer advisory board established by IC 15-16-2-25.

As added by P.L.99-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 15-15-13-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 15-15-13-13
Penalties; revocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Subject to section 13.5 of this chapter, in addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the state seed commissioner may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a hemp license or an agricultural hemp seed production license and may impose a civil penalty for a violation of:

(1) a license requirement;

(2) license terms or conditions;

(3) a rule relating to growing or handling hemp; or

(4) section 19 of this chapter.

(b) The state seed commissioner may not impose a civil penalty under this section that exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(c) The state seed commissioner may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a hemp license or an agricultural hemp seed production license for a violation of any rule of the state seed commissioner that pertains to agricultural operations or activities other than hemp growing or handling.

(d) Any civil penalties collected under this section shall be transferred to the Indiana state department of agriculture and used for hemp marketing and research purposes.

(e) In addition to payment of any civil penalty imposed under this section, a person who commits a violation described in subsection (a) shall reimburse the state seed commissioner for any costs incurred by the state seed commissioner for laboratory testing of material pertaining to the violation.

As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 15-17-14.7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 14.7 / Section 15-17-14.7-9
Hunting permit required; expiration; fees; confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Hunting on a hunting preserve is not regulated by the department of natural resources. A person who takes or hunts a permitted animal on a hunting preserve is not required to hold a license under IC 14-22.

(b) A person who takes or hunts a permitted animal on a hunting preserve is required to have a special hunting permit issued by the board.

(c) The board:

(1) shall issue a special hunting permit that is required under subsection (b); and

(2) may appoint owners or managers of a hunting preserve as agents to sell the special hunting permit.

(d) A special hunting permit expires on March 2 immediately following the date the license is effective.

(e) The fee for a special hunting permit issued under this section to take a buck is equal to the fee set by the natural resources commission under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(15) per animal.

(f) The fee for a special hunting permit issued under this section to take a doe, a sheep, or a goat is equal to the fee set by the natural resources commission under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(6) per animal.

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

(h) The name, mailing address, electronic mail address, and telephone number of an individual issued a special hunting permit under this section is confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3-4.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 15-16-2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-16-2-34
Permit to report commercial fertilizer sold; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) Each registrant shall apply to the state chemist for a permit to report the tonnage of commercial fertilizer sold and pay the inspection fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per ton on the basis of the report. In making the application, the registrant must agree to the following:

(1) To keep records that the state chemist requires to indicate accurately the tonnage and kinds of commercial fertilizers sold in Indiana.

(2) To grant the state chemist permission to examine those records and verify the statement of tonnage.

(3) To report under oath to the state chemist on forms furnished by the state chemist the tonnage of commercial fertilizer sold during the period covered.

(b) The state chemist:

(1) may grant the permit if the state chemist determines that the application of the permit to report tonnage of commercial fertilizer described in subsection (a) will lead to efficient enforcement of this chapter; and

(2) may revoke the permit at any time if it appears to the state chemist that the registrant is not complying with:

(A) the terms of the agreement entered into at the time of the issuance of the permit; or

(B) this chapter.

(c) The report of tonnage is due and the inspection fees are payable semiannually on the last day of the month following the end of the semiannual period.

(d) If:

(1) the report of tonnage is not filed and the inspection fee paid by the fifteenth day following the due date;

(2) the report of tonnage is false; or

(3) the permit holder has not complied with labeling requirements of this chapter;

the state chemist may revoke the permit.

(e) If the inspection fee is unpaid after the fifteen (15) day grace period described in subsection (d), a penalty shall be assessed in the amount of:

(1) fifty dollars ($50); or

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

whichever is greater, in addition to the amount due.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 15-21-5.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 21 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 15-21-5.5-1
Board inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board shall determine the frequency of inspections for the following:

(1) A commercial dog breeder.

(2) A commercial dog broker.

(3) A retail pet store.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 15-16-3.5-13
Solid processed manure structure design requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. In addition to the requirements under section 11 of this chapter, a storage structure that contains solid processed manure must be designed according to the following:

(1) The storage structure must:

(A) be covered to prevent rainwater from contacting the processed manure; or

(B) have storm water run-on and run-off controls.

(2) The storage structure must not be constructed in sand or gravel soils, Unified Soil Classification of Pt, GW, GP, GM, GC, SW, SP, SM, as described in ASTM D2488-09a Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure), unless specially designed with a liner approved by the state chemist, in accordance with section 12 of this chapter.

(3) Test holes for an earthen storage structure storing solid processed manure must be placed at a rate of two (2) holes for the first acre of storage and one (1) additional hole for each additional one-half (1/2) acre of storage.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 15-17-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 15-17-10-6
Indemnification
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the owner of any animal or object condemned by the board shall be indemnified as provided in this article and regulations governing the payment of indemnity by the state or by the state in cooperation with the federal government. The length of time that a condemned animal has been in Indiana may not be considered when determining the payment of indemnity. The board or the board's agent shall determine indemnity amounts based on appraisals or other determinations of value made according to:

(1) rules and policies adopted by the board; or

(2) laws and policies of the federal government;

that govern indemnity payments.

(b) The board is not required to indemnify objects that are adulterated, misbranded, or condemned under IC 15-17-5, IC 15-18-1, or IC 16-42.

(c) The board may pay the cost of transporting, testing, treating, euthanizing, destroying, and disposing of infected, exposed, or suspect animals and objects.

(d) The board may pay the cost of cleaning and disinfecting for purposes allowed under this article.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-14.]

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

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means:

(1) an individual;

(2) a firm;

(3) a partnership;

(4) an association;

(5) a corporation;

(6) a company;

(7) a joint stock association;

(8) a body politic;

(9) an organized group of persons whether incorporated or not incorporated;

(10) a trustee;

(11) an assignee; or

(12) any other representative of an entity described in subdivisions (1) through (11).

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 15-15-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 15-15-11-16
Audit of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The state board of accounts shall audit the funds received and expended by the commodity market development council under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 15-17-2-97 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 15-17-2-97
"Sale", "sell", or "selling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 97. (a) "Sale", "sell", or "selling" means sale, lease, donation, trade, barter, or exchange in any manner.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Manufacture, processing, transporting, handling, packing, canning, bottling, or any other productions, preparation, or putting up.

(2) Exposure, offer, or any other proffer.

(3) Holding, storing, or any other possession.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-2-47.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-42 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-42
"Lawn care service"
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. "Lawn care service" means service provided to private, institutional, or commercial entities for compensation to maintain and nourish:

(1) turf;

(2) shrubbery;

(3) trees; and

(4) other plants;

commonly associated with private, institutional, or commercial lawns. The term includes the application of commercial fertilizer individually or in combination with a pesticide (as defined in IC 15-16-4-30).

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-16-1.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 16 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 15-16-1.5-10
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Board" refers to the Indiana fertilizer advisory board established by IC 15-16-2-25.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 15-13-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 15-13-4-2
Fairgrounds held in trust; disposal of fairground property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission holds the fairgrounds in trust for the state.

(b) The commission may not dispose of any part of the fairgrounds except as authorized by a statute specifically providing for disposal of that part of the fairgrounds.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 15-15-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 15 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 15-15-5-26
Transmission of report to parties
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. After the council has made its report, the commissioner shall promptly transmit the report by certified mail to all parties.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-11-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.