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IN Code § 15-15-12-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-31. Liability for Debts and Actions of the Council

Sec. 31. (a) Obligations incurred by the council and other liabilities and claims against the council may be enforced only against the assets of the council in the same manner as if the council were a corporation. Liabilities for the debts or actions of the council may not arise against:(1) the state;(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2-110); or(3) a member, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the council in an individual capacity.(b) The members and employees of the council may not be held responsible individually in any way to any person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts either of commission or omission, as principal, agent, or employee, except for their own individual acts that result in the violation of any law.(c) An employee of the council may not be held responsible individually for the act or omission of any member of the council.(d) Any liability of the members of the council is several and not joint. A member of the council may not be held liable for the default of any other member.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-25.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-12-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-32. Assessments; Collection; Handling Fee

Sec. 32. (a) An assessment of one-half cent ($0.005) per bushel must be collected on all corn sold in Indiana. The assessment may be imposed and collected on a quantity of corn only once and must be collected by the first purchaser. A buyer of corn who purchases more than one hundred thousand (100,000) bushels annually for the buyer's own use as seed or feed is responsible only for collecting checkoff assessments on corn purchases made after the buyer exceeds the one hundred thousand (100,000) bushel threshold and becomes a first purchaser. The rate of the assessment imposed by this section may be changed only by the general assembly.(b) The first purchaser of a quantity of corn shall deduct the assessment on the corn from the money to be paid to the producer based on the sale of the corn. A first purchaser shall accumulate assessments collected under this subsection throughout each of the following periods:(1) January, February, and March.(2) April, May, and June.(3) July, August, and September.(4) October, November, and December.(c) At the end of each period, the first purchaser shall remit to the council all assessments collected during the period. A first purchaser who remits all assessments collected during a period within thirty (30) days after the end of the period is entitled to retain three percent (3%) of the total of the assessments as a handling fee.(d) The assessment on the sale of the corn must occur when the payment for the corn is received by the producer.(e) A first purchaser who is not subject to the assessment under this section shall sign and date an exemption form. The council shall prepare the exemption form.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-26.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.10.
IN Code § 15-15-12-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-33. Refunds to Producers; Application; Proof of Deduction of Assessment From Corn Sale Price; Deadline for Payment of Refund

Sec. 33. (a) If a producer has sold corn and the state assessment was deducted from the sale price of the corn, the producer may secure a refund equal to the amount deducted upon filing a written application.(b) A producer's application for a refund under this section must be made to the council not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the state assessment is deducted from the sale price of the producer's corn.(c) The council shall provide application forms to a first purchaser for purposes of this section upon request and make application forms available on the council's Internet web site. A first purchaser shall make application forms available in plain view at the first purchaser's place of business.(d) Proof that an assessment has been deducted from the sale price of a producer's corn must be attached to each application for a refund submitted under this section by a producer. The proof that an assessment was deducted may be in the form of a duplicate or an original copy of the purchase invoice or settlement sheet from the first purchaser. The refund form and proof of assessment may be mailed or faxed to the council. The refund form must clearly state how to request a refund, the address where the form may be mailed, and the fax number where the form may be faxed.(e) If a refund is due under this section, the council shall remit the refund to the producer as follows:(1) For:(A) refunds of more than twenty-five dollars ($25); or(B) multiple refunds that total more than twenty-five dollars ($25);not later than thirty (30) days after the date the producer's completed application and proof of assessment are received.(2) For refunds of twenty-five dollars ($25) or less:(A) on March 31 if the producer's completed application and proof of assessment are received before March 1; or(B) on September 30 if the producer's completed application and proof of assessment are received on or after March 1 and before September 1.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-26.5.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2009, SEC.7; P.L.98-2012, SEC.12.
IN Code § 15-15-12-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-34. Information to Be Included in Checkoff Refund Form

Sec. 34. The checkoff refund form must:(1) contain the address and fax number of the location to which the assessment refund form may be sent;(2) contain information concerning procedures to claim an assessment refund; and(3) contain any other information determined necessary by the council.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-34.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2009, SEC.8.
IN Code § 15-15-12-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-35. Maintaining Records and Supplying Information by First Purchaser; Audit by Council; Qualifications of Auditor

Sec. 35. (a) A first purchaser shall keep detailed records of all assessments collected and remitted under this chapter for at least three (3) years.(b) Upon request, a first purchaser shall supply the council with any information from records kept under subsection (a).(c) The council may periodically audit a first purchaser's checkoff assessment and remittance records kept under subsection (a). An audit must be conducted by:(1) a qualified public accountant of the council's choosing; or(2) an auditor who is familiar with the:(A) storage;(B) conditioning;(C) shipping; and(D) handling;of agricultural commodities.The costs of the audit shall be paid by the council.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-27.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2009, SEC.9.
IN Code § 15-15-12-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-36. Failure to Remit Assessments; Hearing; Civil Action; Penalty

Sec. 36. (a) If a first purchaser fails to remit the assessments collected during a period specified in section 32 of this chapter within thirty (30) days after the end of the period, the council shall contact the first purchaser and allow the first purchaser to present comments to the council concerning:(1) the status and amount of the assessments due; and(2) reasons why the council should not bring legal action against the first purchaser.(b) After allowing a first purchaser the opportunity to present comments, the council:(1) may adjust the amount of the assessments due, if the first purchaser's comments reveal that the council's figure is inaccurate;(2) may assess a penalty against the first purchaser;(3) shall:(A) assess a fee for an unpaid assessment due the council, 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.(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 council may bring a civil action against the first purchaser in a circuit, superior, or municipal court of any county. The action shall be tried and a judgment rendered as in any other proceeding for the collection of a debt. In an action under this subsection, the council 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.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-30.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-12-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-37. Restrictions on Use of Assessment

Sec. 37. (a) Proceeds of the checkoff assessment collected by the council under this chapter may not be used to influence legislation or governmental action or policy.(b) Proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used to communicate information related to the:(1) conduct;(2) implementation; or(3) results;of promotion, research, and market development activities to appropriate government officials.(c) After January 1, 2009, proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used for action designed to market corn or corn products directly to a foreign government or a political subdivision of a foreign government. However, not more than five percent (5%) of the annual amount collected may be used under this subsection.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-32.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-12-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-38. Procedures for Termination if Refunds Are Greater Than 25%

Sec. 38. (a) For the marketing year beginning October 1, 2009, if at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessment is refunded during the marketing year, the council shall:(1) cease collecting the assessment on January 1 of the subsequent year;(2) maintain a sufficient amount of money to pay any refunds requested by producers; and(3) request that the legislative council have legislation prepared to repeal the corn market law.(b) If for the marketing year beginning October 1, 2009, less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessments are refunded, the council shall review the refunds for each year beginning with the marketing year beginning October 1, 2010. If refunds exceed twenty-five percent (25%) in two (2) consecutive marketing years, the council shall:(1) cease collecting the assessment on January 1 of the subsequent year;(2) maintain a sufficient amount of money to pay any refunds requested by producers; and(3) request that the legislative council have legislation prepared to repeal the corn market law.(c) The dean of agriculture and the council shall report to the legislative council the amounts collected and refunded. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-33.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-12-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development|15-15-12-39. Injunctions

Sec. 39. (a) If a person fails to discharge a duty imposed by this chapter other than remitted assessments, the council shall allow the person an opportunity to present comments to the council concerning reasons why the council should not bring legal action against the person. If it is necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter, the council may bring an action against the person in a circuit, superior, or municipal court of any county seeking an injunction mandating compliance and any other appropriate legal remedies.(b) In an action under this section, the council may be granted injunctive relief without establishing the absence of an adequate remedy at law.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-31.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-13-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-0.5. Administration of Chapter

Sec. 0.5. The state seed commissioner shall administer this chapter.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 15-15-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Nothing in this chapter authorizes any person to violate any federal law or regulation.(b) Nothing in this chapter authorizes the state seed commissioner to regulate a hemp product.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 15-15-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-2. "Agricultural Hemp Seed"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agricultural hemp seed" means Cannabis sativa seed that meets any labeling, quality, and other standards set by the state seed commissioner and that is intended for sale or is sold to, or purchased by, licensed growers for planting.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 15-15-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-3. "Crop"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "crop" means any hemp grown under a single license.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-15-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-4. "Grower"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "grower" means:(1) an individual, a partnership, a company, or a corporation that produces hemp for commercial purposes; or(2) a person, as part of a hemp research program conducted by a state educational institution (as defined by IC 21-7-13-32).As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 15-15-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-5. "Handler"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "handler" means an individual, a partnership, a company, or a corporation that receives hemp for scientific research, or for processing into commodities, hemp products, or agricultural hemp seed.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 15-15-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-6. "Hemp"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, for any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-13-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-6.5. "Hemp Product"

Sec. 6.5. As used in this chapter, "hemp product" means a product derived from, or made by, processing hemp plants or plant parts including derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers. However, the term does not include:(1) smokable hemp (as defined by IC 35-48-1-26.6); or(2) products that contain a total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) by weight.As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-15-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-7. Hemp Regulations; Rules; Licenses; License Applications

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to section 15 of this chapter, the production of, possession of, scientific study of, and commerce in hemp is authorized in Indiana. Hemp is subject to regulation by the state seed commissioner. The state seed commissioner shall adopt rules to oversee the licensing, production, and management of:(1) hemp; and(2) agricultural hemp seed.(b) All growers and handlers must have a hemp license issued by the state seed commissioner. Growers and handlers engaged in the production of agricultural hemp seed must also have an agricultural hemp seed production license.(c) An application for a hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license must include the following:(1) The name and address of the applicant.(2) The name and address of the hemp operation of the applicant.(3) The global positioning system coordinates and legal description of the property used for the hemp operation.(4) If the hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license application is made by a grower, the acreage size of the field where the hemp will be grown.(5) A statement signed by the applicant, under penalty of perjury, that the person applying for the hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license has not been convicted of a drug related felony or misdemeanor in the previous ten (10) years.(6) A written consent allowing the state police department to conduct a state or national criminal history background check.(7) A written consent allowing the state police department, the state seed commissioner, or the state seed commissioner's authorized representative, if a license is issued to the applicant, to conduct aerial inspections and to enter the premises on which the hemp is grown to conduct physical inspections of hemp planted and grown by the applicant, and to ensure the plants meet the definition of hemp as set forth in section 6 of this chapter.(8) A nonrefundable application fee, which must include the amount necessary to conduct a state or national criminal history background check, in an amount determined by the state seed commissioner.(9) Any other information required by the state seed commissioner.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.8.
IN Code § 15-15-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-8. Processing Applications; Criminal History; Issuance of License; Renewal

Sec. 8. (a) Each license application received under this chapter must be processed as follows:(1) Upon receipt of a license application, the state seed commissioner shall do one (1) of the following:(A) Forward a copy of the application to the state police department. The state police department shall do the following:(i) Perform a state or national criminal history background check of the applicant.(ii) Determine if the requirements under section 7(c)(5) of this chapter concerning prior criminal convictions have been met.(iii) Return the application to the state seed commissioner along with the state police department's determinations and a copy of the state or national criminal history background check.(B) Do the following:(i) Perform a state or national criminal history background check of the applicant under the same standards as the state police department would perform.(ii) Determine if the requirements under section 7(c)(5) of this chapter concerning prior criminal convictions have been met.(2) The state seed commissioner shall review the license application and the criminal history background check.(b) If the state seed commissioner determines that all the requirements under this chapter have been met and that a license should be granted to the applicant, the state seed commissioner shall approve the application for issuance of a license.(c) A hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license expires on December 31 of the year for which the license was issued, unless revoked. A hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production license may be renewed in accordance with rules adopted by the state seed commissioner and is nontransferable.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.9; P.L.156-2020, SEC.62.
IN Code § 15-15-13-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-9.5. Handler License to Distribute Plant Clones

Sec. 9.5. (a) A person who is a handler licensed under this section may distribute clones and other nonseed propagative materials of a hemp plant using the person's own labeling, if the distributor does the following:(1) Complies with the requirements of this chapter.(2) Reports the variety and quantity of each variety of the propagative material of plant sold.(3) Pays the inspection fee on the basis of the report.(4) Labels the propagative material with the information required by the state seed commissioner.(5) Keeps records to accurately determine the named varieties and the number of plants of each variety distributed.(6) Grants the state seed commissioner or the state seed commissioner's authorized representative access to examine the handler's records and verify the quantity and each variety of propagative material distributed.(7) Report, under oath, to the state seed commissioner on forms furnished by the state seed commissioner each variety and quantity of propagative material sold during each semiannual period.(8) Any other information or conditions stated in the application.(b) The state seed commissioner may revoke a handler's license if the commissioner determines any of the following:(1) That the licensee has not complied with the requirements under this chapter.(2) The report required in subsection (a) has not been submitted and is more than ten (10) days late.(3) The report required in subsection (a) contained false information.(4) The labeling requirements under this chapter have not been met.(c) If the inspection fee has not been paid and is more than ten (10) days late, the state seed commissioner shall assess a late fee.(d) Each year the:(1) report required under subsection (a)(7); and(2) inspection fees required under this chapter;for the period beginning on January 1 and ending on June 30 and for the period beginning on July 1 and ending on December 31 are due not more than thirty (30) days after the end of the semiannual period.As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.11.
IN Code § 15-15-13-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 13. Industrial Hemp|15-15-13-10. Fees

Sec. 10. The amount of any fees charged growers and handlers by the state seed commissioner under this chapter must be sufficient to cover the cost of the administration of this chapter, including the cost of conducting audits and testing.As added by P.L.165-2014, SEC.1.