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IN Code § 15-16-5-54 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-54. Private Applicator; Certification

Sec. 54. (a) A private applicator may not be issued a permit to use a restricted use pesticide without first complying with the certification requirements, including passing an examination, determined by the state chemist necessary to prevent unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, including injury to the applicator or other persons.(b) Certification standards to determine a person's competency with respect to the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticides that the private applicator is to be certified to use must be relative to hazards as described in section 45 of this chapter. In determining these standards, the state chemist shall observe those standards for private applicator certification provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.(c) A fee of twenty dollars ($20) must be paid to the state chemist by each person applying for a certification as a private applicator under this section.(d) If the state chemist does not certify the private applicator under this section, the state chemist shall inform the applicant of the reasons the applicant was not certified and return the applicant's application fee.(e) The state chemist may require additional knowledge to ensure that applicators continue to meet the requirements of changing technology and to assure a continuing level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-9.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-5-55 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-55. Exemptions From Licenses

Sec. 55. Section 48 of this chapter relating to pesticide business licenses and requirements for their issuance does not apply to the following:(1) A farmer who applies pesticides for the farmer's own use or with ground equipment or manually for the farmer's neighbors if:(A) the farmer operates farm property and operates and maintains pesticide application equipment primarily for the farmer's own use;(B) the farmer is not engaged in the business of applying pesticides for hire and the farmer does not publicly profess to be a pesticide business;(C) the farmer operates the farmer's pesticide application equipment only in the vicinity of the farmer's own property and for the accommodation of the farmer's neighbors without any compensation; and(D) the farmer is certified as a private applicator if the farmer uses restricted use pesticides.(2) A veterinarian who uses pesticides as an incidental part of the veterinarian's practice, if the veterinarian is not regularly engaged in or does not profess to be engaged in the business of using pesticides for hire.(3) Research personnel applying general use pesticides only to bona fide experimental plots.(4) A person who uses nonrestricted general use pesticides for purposes of disinfecting or sanitizing, unless a license is required by a rule established by the board.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-10.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.23.
IN Code § 15-16-5-56 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-56. Registration of Registered Technicians

Sec. 56. The state chemist shall establish and administer a program to register individuals as registered technicians.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-10.1.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-5-57 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-57. Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer; Registration; Fees; Exemptions

Sec. 57. (a) Each person who is a restricted use pesticide dealer shall register with the state chemist. Registration shall be required for each business location distributing restricted use pesticides and shall be accomplished on a form to be provided by the state chemist. A registration expires January 1 following issuance unless the registration is renewed annually. A registration fee of forty-five dollars ($45) must accompany the application.(b) This section does not apply to:(1) a licensed pesticide business that sells pesticides only as an integral part of its pesticide application service when the pesticides are dispensed only through equipment used for this pesticide application;(2) any federal, state, county, or municipal agency that provides pesticides only for its own programs; or(3) any person who is the final purchaser of a pesticide for application to property or property rights owned, leased, or acquired by the person.(c) Each registered pesticide dealer is responsible for the acts of each person employed by the dealer in the solicitation and sale of restricted use pesticides and all claims and recommendations for use of pesticides. The dealer's registration is subject to sections 65 and 66 of this chapter for any violation of this chapter whether committed by the dealer or by the dealer's officer, agent, or employee.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-12.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-5-58 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-58. Pesticide Business License and Pest Inspector License; Financial Responsibility

Sec. 58. (a) The state chemist may not issue a pesticide business license or a pest inspector license until the applicant for the license has furnished a surety bond, a certificate of liability insurance in force, or a certificate of financial responsibility to protect persons who may suffer legal damages as a result of the pesticide operations or pest inspections of the applicant. If the surety bond, liability insurance, or financial responsibility is not maintained at all times during the licensing period, the pesticide business license, pest inspector license, and any associated commercial applicator licenses and technician registrations are invalid. The applicant may not engage in or profess to be engaged in the business of using pesticides or pest inspection until the financial responsibility is in compliance and the applicant's license is reinstated by the state chemist.(b) This chapter does not relieve any person from liability for any damage to the person or property of another caused by the use of pesticides even though the use conforms to the rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-13.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.77.
IN Code § 15-16-5-59 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-59. Maintenance of Records

Sec. 59. (a) Commercial applicators, private applicators, and licensed pest inspectors shall maintain records concerning:(1) the application of restricted use pesticides;(2) the application of pesticides for hire;(3) the application of pesticides on golf courses;(4) the application of pesticides on school property;(5) diagnostic inspections to determine infestations of wood destroying pests; and(6) any relevant information that the state chemist determines by rule is necessary for purposes of this chapter.(b) Records required under this section must be kept for:(1) two (2) years after the date of the inspection or the application of the pesticide; or(2) the time specified by rule.(c) 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.
IN Code § 15-16-5-60 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-60. Late Fees

Sec. 60. A person who:(1) is required to pay a fee under this chapter to the state chemist; and(2) does not pay the fee before the date the fee is due;shall pay a penalty fee to the state chemist equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the required fee when the person pays the required fee.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-12.1.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-5-61 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-61. Disposition of Fees

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 governor showing total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter.(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.
IN Code § 15-16-5-62 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-62. Pesticide Accident Reporting and Claims

Sec. 62. (a) The state chemist may adopt rules to require the reporting of significant pesticide accidents or incidents.(b) Any person:(1) claiming damages from a pesticide accident or incident; and(2) requesting an investigation of those damages by the state chemist;must file a report with the state chemist. If a growing crop is alleged to have been damaged, the report must be filed before twenty-five percent (25%) of the crop has been harvested.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-20.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.79.
IN Code § 15-16-5-63 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-63. Agreements With Other Agencies

Sec. 63. The state chemist may cooperate with, and enter into agreements with, any other agency of the state, any federal agency, or any other state agency or nongovernmental organization to carry out this chapter to:(1) secure uniformity of rules;(2) cooperate in the enforcement of the federal pesticide control laws through the use of state or federal personnel and facilities and to implement cooperative enforcement programs;(3) develop and administer state plans for certification of applicators consistent with federal standards;(4) contract or cooperate with agencies or organizations for the purpose of training applicators;(5) contract for monitoring pesticides;(6) prepare and submit state plans to meet federal certification standards;(7) administer and enforce requirements under this chapter; and(8) make reports to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as the agency requires.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-21.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.80.
IN Code § 15-16-5-64 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-64. Injury or Pollution; Rules

Sec. 64. (a) A person may not produce, transport, store, handle, or dispose of any pesticide product or pesticide product containers in a manner that may:(1) cause injury to:(A) humans;(B) beneficial vegetation;(C) crops;(D) livestock;(E) wildlife; or(F) beneficial insects; or(2) pollute any waterway in a way harmful to any wildlife in a waterway.(b) The board may adopt rules governing the production, transportation, storage, handling, and disposal of pesticide products or pesticide containers. In determining these standards, the board shall take into consideration any regulations issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-24.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.81; P.L.99-2012, SEC.17.
IN Code § 15-16-5-67 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-67. Review of State Chemist Actions; Hearing

Sec. 67. (a) A person who is:(1) subject to an action under section 65, 66, or 70 of this chapter; and(2) aggrieved by any decision by the state chemist;may obtain a review by the board, if the person files a written petition with the board not later than thirty (30) days after the state chemist's decision.(b) The board shall provide a copy of a petition filed under subsection (a) to the state chemist not later than seven (7) days after receiving the petition.(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after receiving a petition under subsection (b), the state chemist shall certify and file with the board a transcript of any record related to the petition, including a transcript of any evidence received.(d) Whenever a hearing is held under this section, the board may designate one (1) or more persons as the board's agent or representative to conduct the hearing. The agent or representative shall conduct the hearing in the manner provided by IC 4-21.5-3.(e) After hearing the appeal, the board shall affirm, set aside, or modify the action of the state chemist. However, the state chemist's finding of facts that are supported by the substantial evidence is considered conclusive.(f) A person aggrieved by any action of the board may obtain judicial review under IC 4-21.5-5.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-15.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.38.
IN Code § 15-16-5-68 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-68. Subpoenas

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.
IN Code § 15-16-5-69 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-69. Inspections; Search Warrant; Prosecution; Injunction

Sec. 69. (a) The state chemist may enter upon any public or private property at reasonable times to do the following:(1) Observe the use and application of a pesticide product.(2) Inspect equipment subject to this chapter.(3) Inspect and sample property actually or reported to be exposed to pesticide products.(4) Inspect storage or disposal areas.(5) Inspect or investigate complaints of injury to humans or property.(6) Sample pesticide products being produced, distributed, transported, stored, disposed, or used or to be used.(7) Inspect and obtain copies of pesticide product production, sale, distribution, purchase, use, storage, and disposal records, including confidential business information. Confidential business information obtained under this subdivision is confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3-4(a).(b) The state chemist may, upon showing a need, apply to any court with jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to the property. The court may, after receiving the application and finding a need, issue the search warrant for the purposes requested.(c) A prosecuting attorney to whom a violation of this chapter is reported may institute and prosecute the violation in a court with jurisdiction of that county without delay. The state chemist may apply for and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction may be issued without bond.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-18.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.83; P.L.99-2012, SEC.19.
IN Code § 15-16-5-70 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-70. Violations; Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 70. (a) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:(1) violates this chapter, except as provided in subsection (b); or(2) impedes or prevents the state chemist or the state chemist's agent from performing a duty of the state chemist;commits a Class C misdemeanor.(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates section 65(9) of this chapter after the state chemist has issued written notification to that person regarding a previous violation of section 65(9) of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.(c) The state chemist may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a rule under this chapter. A court may not allow the recovery of damages for an administrative action taken under this subsection if the court finds that there was probable cause for the action.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-16.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.84.
IN Code § 15-16-5-71 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application|15-16-5-71. Political Subdivision Regulation of Pesticides Prohibited; Hearing; Variance

Sec. 71. (a) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) does not have authority to regulate by ordinance the use or application of pesticides.(b) A political subdivision may, by resolution, petition the board for a hearing to allow a variance from a rule of the board because of special circumstances relating to the use or application of a pesticide. If a petition is received, the board shall hold a public hearing to consider allowing the variance requested. The public hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner. IC 4-21.5 does not apply to the public hearing under this section.(c) The board may grant a variance requested under this section with or without changes.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-27.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 6. Organization of Horticultural and Quarantine Districts|15-16-6-1. Authority to Organize Horticulture and Quarantine Districts; Purposes

Sec. 1. (a) Horticultural and quarantine districts may be organized under this chapter for any or all of the following purposes:(1) To prevent the spread of contagious diseases among fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants.(2) To provide for the prevention, treatment, cure, and extirpation of:(A) fruit pests; and(B) diseases of fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants.(3) To:(A) provide for the purchase and maintenance of spraying machines, wagons, or other necessary apparatus to adequately spray fruit trees or other fruit bearing plants;(B) hire workers and teams to perform the required labor; and(C) incur the necessary expense to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(4) To hire experts to:(A) inspect fruit trees and fruit bearing plants found within a horticultural and quarantine district; and(B) prescribe the proper methods of treatment of diseases of fruit trees or fruit bearing plants.(b) A horticultural and quarantine district shall be administered by a voluntary association that has three (3) elected directors.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-1.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 6. Organization of Horticultural and Quarantine Districts|15-16-6-2. Organizers; Articles of Association; Contents; Amendment

Sec. 2. (a) At least ten (10) persons who are owners of land:(1) constituting a contiguous area; and(2) upon which are situated orchards, fruit trees, or other fruit bearing plants;may establish a horticultural and quarantine district.(b) The articles of association must be in writing and signed and acknowledged by each person who desires to become a member of the organization. The articles of association must specify the following:(1) The corporate name of the association.(2) The objectives of the association, generally.(3) The name and residence of each incorporating member.(4) The term of existence of the association. However, the term may not exceed ten (10) years.(5) That three (3) directors shall manage the affairs of the association.(c) An association may not have capital stock. The articles of association may be amended at any time by supplementary and amended articles:(1) signed and acknowledged by a majority of the members of the association at the time of amendment; and(2) recorded in the same manner as the original articles.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-2.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 6. Organization of Horticultural and Quarantine Districts|15-16-6-3. Notice of Election; Information

Sec. 3. (a) At least three (3) members of the association may give notice of an election of the board of directors of the association.(b) The notice must contain the following information:(1) The date and time of the election.(2) The place where the election will be held. The election must be held at a place:(A) convenient to voters; and(B) located within or near the proposed horticultural and quarantine district.(c) The notice must be:(1) published in one (1) newspaper:(A) in the county; and(B) of general circulation among the members of the association; or(2) delivered in person.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-3.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 6. Organization of Horticultural and Quarantine Districts|15-16-6-4. Directors; Election; Term

Sec. 4. (a) If a majority of the members of the association are present at the time and place specified in the notice described in section 3 of this chapter, the members shall elect, by ballot, three (3) directors from among the membership of the association.(b) The directors shall immediately determine by lot the directors' initial terms of office, which are as follows:(1) One (1) director shall serve a term of one (1) year.(2) One (1) director shall serve a term of two (2) years.(3) One (1) director shall serve a term of three (3) years.(c) Except as provided in subsection (b), the term of a director is three (3) years. A director shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified.(d) The directors shall call an annual meeting of the association members to elect a director. The directors shall provide notice of the meeting under section 3 of this chapter. The members shall meet at the time and place fixed by the directors.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-4.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.