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IN Code § 15-15-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-12. "Legume Inoculant"

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "legume inoculant" means a pure or mixed culture of bacteria of the genus Rhizobium capable of effectively inoculating a specific kind or specific kinds of legume plants.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(t).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-13. "Lot"

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "lot" means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number or other mark, every portion or bag of which is uniform within recognized tolerances for the factors that appear in the labeling.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(l).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-14. "Noxious Weed Seed"

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "noxious weed seed" means either of the following:(1) Prohibited noxious weed seed.(2) Restricted noxious weed seed.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(e) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-15. "Percent"; "Percentage"

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "percent" or "percentage" refers to the percentage by weight.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(n).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-15.5. "Permit"

Sec. 15.5. As used in this chapter, "permit" means a written authorization granted by the seed commissioner and required under this chapter before a person may distribute agricultural or vegetable seed in Indiana subject to this chapter.As added by P.L.75-2010, SEC.3.
IN Code § 15-15-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-16. "Person"

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a partnership, a company, or a corporation.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(a).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-17. "Pre-Inoculated Seed"

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "pre-inoculated seed" means seed to which has been applied before sale an application of a legume inoculant to effectively nodulate the resultant plant until the expiration date of the inoculant.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(u) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-18. "Prohibited Noxious Weed Seed"

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "prohibited noxious weed seed" means:(1) the seeds of perennial weeds that not only reproduce by seed but also spread by underground roots, stems, and other reproductive parts; and(2) seeds, which when well established, are highly destructive and difficult to control by ordinary good cultural practice.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(e) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-19. "Record"

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "record" means all information relating to the shipment or distribution of a lot of seed. The term includes a file sample of each lot of seed.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(h).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-20. "Restricted Noxious Weed Seed"

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "restricted noxious weed seed" means:(1) seeds of weeds that are very objectionable in fields, lawns, and gardens of Indiana; and(2) seeds of weeds that can be controlled by good cultural practices.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(e) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-20.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-20.5. "Special Use Permit"

Sec. 20.5. As used in this chapter, "special use permit" means authorization issued by the seed commissioner to a person subject to section 27(c) of this chapter for the use of seeds of plant species for the purpose of research, development, production, or education.As added by P.L.75-2010, SEC.4.
IN Code § 15-15-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-21. "Treated"

Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, "treated" refers to seed that has been subjected to an application of a substance or a process to:(1) reduce, control, or repel certain disease organisms, insects, or other pests attacking the seed or seedlings growing from the seed; or(2) change the appearance, growth pattern, or performance of the seed or seedlings growing from the seed.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(p).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-22. "Type"

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "type" means the general physiological and morphological characters common to a number of varieties, which varieties cannot be differentiated except under special conditions.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(s).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-23. "Variety"

Sec. 23. As used in this chapter, "variety" means a subdivision of a kind characterized by growth, yield, plant, fruit, seed, or other characteristics, by which a plant can be differentiated from other plants of the same kind.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(k).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-24. "Vegetable Seed"

Sec. 24. As used in this chapter, "vegetable seed" means the seeds:(1) of crops grown commercially or in home gardens; and(2) commonly known and sold in Indiana as vegetable seeds.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(c).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-25. "Weed Seed"

Sec. 25. As used in this chapter, "weed seed" means the seeds of all plants commonly recognized as weeds in Indiana. The term includes noxious weed seeds.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(d).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-26. State Seed Commissioner

Sec. 26. The state chemist is the state seed commissioner by virtue of office.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-2.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-28. Rules; Pure Seed and Germination

Sec. 28. (a) The state seed commissioner may by rule define seed labeling and testing terms in common usage such as "pure seed" and "germination".(b) A rule adopted by the state seed commissioner under this section must be based on published sources such as the rules of the Association of Official Seed Analysts.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(o).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-29. Rules; Purity of Hybrid Seed

Sec. 29. The state seed commissioner may, by rule, define controlled conditions and satisfactory purity for the production of hybrid seed of any kind. A hybrid designation shall be treated as a variety name.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(m) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-30. Label; Pre-Inoculated Seed

Sec. 30. The label of seed that has been pre-inoculated must indicate that the seed has been pre-inoculated.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(u) part.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-31. Exceptions From Labeling Requirements

Sec. 31. (a) Sections 32 and 33 of this chapter do not apply to the following:(1) Seed or grain not intended for seeding and sowing purposes. However, treated agricultural seed must be labeled in accordance with section 32 of this chapter when sold to any person for any purpose whether the seed is in containers or in bulk.(2) Seed in storage or seed that is being transported or consigned to a seed cleaning or processing establishment for cleaning or processing if the invoice or labeling accompanying a shipment of the seed contains the statement "Seed For Processing". Any labeling or other representation that may be made with respect to uncleaned or unprocessed seed is subject to this chapter.(3) A carrier in respect to seed transported or delivered for transportation in the ordinary course of its business as a carrier if the carrier is not engaged in producing, processing, or distributing agricultural or vegetable seed subject to this chapter.(4) Seed that satisfies all the following:(A) The seed is grown on the property owned by the seller of the seed.(B) The seed is sold and delivered to the purchaser on the property on which the seed is grown.(C) The seed does not contain prohibited noxious weed seed.(D) The seed contains not more than one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) of restricted noxious weed seed.(E) The seed contains not more than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of all weed seed.If seed is advertised for sale through the medium of the public press, by circular, by catalog, or by exposing a sample of the seed or a printed or written statement about the seed in a public place or place of business, or if the seed is delivered by a common carrier, (except when transported for the purpose of being recleaned as provided in this section), the producer is considered to be a vendor, and the seed must meet all requirements of this chapter, including complete labeling of the seed. For cereal and soybean seed where the purpose for which the seed is intended may be in question, seed advertised for sale by variety name, as processed, tested, treated, or offered at a price substantially higher than current market prices, is presumed to be offered for seeding purposes and subject to the labeling provisions of this chapter.(b) A person is not subject to the penalties of this chapter for distributing agricultural or vegetable seed incorrectly labeled or represented as to kind, variety, or origin and that cannot be identified by examination of the seed unless the person fails to:(1) obtain an invoice, genuine grower's declaration, or other labeling information; and(2) take other precautions reasonable to ensure the identity of the seed as stated.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-8.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-33. Vegetable Seeds; Label Information

Sec. 33. (a) For vegetable seeds in packets as prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings or vegetable seeds in preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices in containers that do not exceed one (1) pound, the labeling must include the following information:(1) The name of the kind and variety of seed.(2) The name and address of the person who labeled or who distributed the seed.(3) For seed that germinates less than the standard most recently established under this chapter:(A) the percentage of germination (as defined by rule adopted under section 28 of this chapter), exclusive of hard seed;(B) the percentage of hard seed, if present;(C) the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages; and(D) the words "Below Standard" in not less than 8 point type.(4) For seed that has been treated, the same labeling information required for agricultural seeds.(5) The number of noxious weed seeds per pound of vegetable seed, if any weed seed is present.(6) Lot number or other lot identification.(7) Germination test information in any of the following forms:(A) The calendar month and year the germination test was completed and the statement "Sell by (month/year)". The date may not exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.(B) The year for which the seed was packaged for sale, as "Packed for (year)". The date must be for a calendar year and include the statement "Sell by (month/year)". The date may not exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.(C) The percentage of germination and the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages. However, the germination test must have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months, exclusive of the month of the test.(b) For vegetable seeds sold in containers that are more than one (1) pound, the labeling must include the following:(1) The name of each kind and variety present that exceeds five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance.(2) Lot number or other lot identification.(3) For each named vegetable seed:(A) the percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;(B) the percentage of hard seed, if present; and(C) the calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages. The date may not be later than twelve (12) months after the date of the test, exclusive of the month of the test.(c) For seeds placed in a germination medium, mat, tape, or another device and in a way to make it difficult to determine the quantity of seed without removing the seed from the medium, mat, tape, or other device, the labeling must include a statement to indicate the minimum number of seeds in the container.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-5.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.75-2010, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-15-1-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-34. Fees; Permits; Reporting

Sec. 34. (a) A distributor of agricultural seed in packages of not more than one (1) pound shall pay not later than January 15 of each year an annual fee of forty-five dollars ($45) for each brand of seed distributed. Payment of an annual fee is not required of retailers who furnish quantities of not more than one (1) pound from a properly labeled container of seed on which the inspection fee has been paid.(b) A person who distributes agricultural 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.(c) In making application for a permit under subsection (b), 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 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 and vegetable seed sold during the period covered.(d) The state seed commissioner may grant a permit under subsection (b) if the state seed commissioner determines that the applicant's proposed report of the quality of agricultural 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 (c) 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.(e) The report of quantity sold required under subsection (c)(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.
IN Code § 15-15-1-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-35. Deposit of Collected Fees; Disposition of Fees

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) The dean of agriculture of Purdue University shall make a financial report to the governor in such form as the state board of accounts requires, showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this chapter.(d) 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.
IN Code § 15-15-1-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-36. Fees and Samples

Sec. 36. (a) Each person whose name appears on the label as distributing agricultural or vegetable seed subject to this chapter shall do the following:(1) Keep for two (2) years complete records of each lot of agricultural or vegetable seed distributed.(2) Keep for one (1) year a file sample of each lot of seed that is distributed after final disposition of the lot.(b) All records and samples relating to the shipments involved must be accessible for inspection by the state seed commissioner or the state seed commissioner's agent during customary business hours.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-7.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-38. Seizure of Agricultural or Vegetable Seed; Court Disposition of Seed

Sec. 38. (a) The state seed commissioner may file an action for the seizure of any lot of agricultural or vegetable seed that violates this chapter.(b) An action filed under this section must be filed in a court with jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is located.(c) If the court finds the seed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the seed, the seed shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled, or disposed of in compliance with Indiana law. The court may not order the disposition of the seed unless the claimant is given an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the seed or permission to process or relabel the seed to bring it into compliance with this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-10.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-39. Injunctions

Sec. 39. (a) The state seed commissioner may apply for, and the court may grant, a temporary or permanent injunction to restrain a person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter, or a rule adopted under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law.(b) The court may not require a bond as a condition of granting an injunction under this section.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-11.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
IN Code § 15-15-1-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 15. Horticulture Products|Chapter 1. Indiana Seed Law|15-15-1-40. Unlawful Distribution

Sec. 40. A person may not distribute agricultural 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 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 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.