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IN Code § 15-16-2-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-36. Excess Funds From Fees Collected; Disposition

Sec. 36. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, all excess funds accumulated from the fees collected by:(1) the state chemist, under this chapter, IC 15-15-2, IC 15-16-4, IC 15-16-5, and IC 15-19-7; and(2) the state seed commissioner under IC 15-15-1 and IC 15-15-13;shall be paid to the treasurer of Purdue University. The funds shall be administered by the board of trustees of Purdue University.(b) On approval of the governor and the budget agency, the board of trustees may spend the excess funds for the construction, operation, rehabilitation, and repair of buildings, structures, or other facilities used for:(1) carrying out the purposes of those chapters referred to in subsection (a) under which the fees are collected; or(2) the agricultural programs authorized by law and in support of the purposes of the chapters referred to in subsection (a).[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-6.5.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.165-2014, SEC.2; P.L.141-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 15-16-2-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-37. Annual Publication by State Chemist; Information Required

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.
IN Code § 15-16-2-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-38. Inspection, Analysis, and Tests; Entry Onto Premises; Subpoenas

Sec. 38. (a) The state chemist shall:(1) sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test commercial fertilizers distributed within Indiana; and(2) inspect the storage of bulk fertilizers in Indiana at a time and place and to such an extent as necessary to determine whether the bulk fertilizers and their storage are in compliance with this chapter.(b) The state chemist may enter upon any public or private premises during regular business hours in order to have access to:(1) fertilizer materials; and(2) plans and records relating to the transportation, storage, sale, and use of fertilizer materials;subject to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.(c) The state chemist shall adopt methods of sampling and analysis for commercial fertilizers from sources that may include AOAC International. In cases of dispute, AOAC International's methods prevail if AOAC International's methods are available.(d) The state chemist shall determine for administrative purposes whether a commercial fertilizer is deficient in plant foods using only the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided in subsection (c).(e) The state chemist may request a court to issue subpoenas to compel:(1) the attendance of witnesses; or(2) the production of books, documents, and records;as part of an authorized investigation or a hearing located in Indiana affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, certificate, application, registration, or permit issued under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsections (a), (b) formerly 15-3-3-7(a); subsection (c) formerly 15-3-3-7(b); subsection (d) formerly 15-3-3-7(c).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.22; P.L.99-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 15-16-2-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-39. Official Commercial Fertilizer Analysis; Report

Sec. 39. If an official commercial fertilizer analysis conducted by the state chemist under section 38 of this chapter results in a determination that the registrant of a commercial fertilizer is subject to a penalty or other legal action under this chapter, the state chemist shall forward a report of the results of the analysis to the registrant at least thirty (30) days before the report is submitted to the purchaser of the commercial fertilizer. If the analysis was requested by a person other than the state chemist, the results of the analysis shall be forwarded to the registrant and purchaser immediately. If, during the thirty (30) day period, the state chemist does not receive adequate evidence contesting the results in the report, the report becomes an official report at the expiration of the thirty (30) day period. Upon the registrant's request, the state chemist shall furnish to the registrant part of the commercial fertilizer sample analyzed by the state chemist to determine that the registrant is subject to a penalty or other legal action under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-7(d).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 15-16-2-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-40. Noncompliance With Analysis; Order for Refund to Purchaser; Appeal

Sec. 40. (a) If an analysis conducted by the state chemist under section 38 of this chapter shows that a commercial fertilizer fails in any respect to meet the guaranteed analysis filed by a registrant under section 31 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 commercial fertilizer; and(2) the current value of the commercial 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.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-8.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.24.
IN Code § 15-16-2-41 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-41. Storage of Bulk Fertilizers

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.
IN Code § 15-16-2-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-42. Misbranded and Adulterated Commercial Fertilizers; Unlawful Distribution

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.
IN Code § 15-16-2-43 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-43. Fraudulent or Deceptive Practices; Cancellation of Registration; Refusal to Register; Notice; Hearing

Sec. 43. (a) The state chemist may:(1) cancel the registration of any brand of commercial fertilizer; or(2) refuse to register any brand of commercial fertilizer in accordance with this chapter;if the state chemist receives satisfactory evidence that the registrant has used fraudulent or deceptive practices in the evasion or attempted evasion of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter.(b) The state chemist may not revoke or refuse a registration under subsection (a) until the registrant receives notice and has the opportunity to appear for a hearing.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-10.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-2-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-44. Rules; Certification and Education Programs; Fees; Waivers

Sec. 44. (a) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:(1) The distribution and use of fertilizer material, including standards to protect waters of the state.(2) The distribution and storage of bulk fertilizers, including standards for the storage of bulk fertilizers to protect the waters of the state.(b) The state chemist shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:(1) Subject to subsection (e), 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 the following:(i) Confined feeding operations (as defined in IC 13-11-2-40).(ii) Operations outside Indiana that would be confined feeding operations (as defined in IC 13-11-2-40) if they were located in Indiana.(2) The establishment of fees for the certification and education programs established under subdivision (1).(c) The state chemist shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 before July 1, 2012, concerning the staging, management, and land application of fertilizer material.(d) Any fees collected for a certification and educational programs under subsection (b)(1) shall be collected by the state chemist and deposited and administered under section 44.5 of this chapter.(e) The state chemist may waive all or part of the certification requirements established under subsection (b)(1) on a reciprocal basis with any state agency or federal agency that has substantially the same certification standards.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-12.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.27; P.L.189-2011, SEC.14.
IN Code § 15-16-2-44.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-44.5. Disposition of Fees

Sec. 44.5. (a) The state chemist shall pay to the treasurer of Purdue University all certification and educational program fees collected under section 44 of this chapter.(b) Certification and educational program fees collected under section 44 of this chapter must be used to pay all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out and administering the certification and educational programs.(c) The dean of agriculture of Purdue University shall make an annual classified report to the governor showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this section.As added by P.L.81-2009, SEC.28.
IN Code § 15-16-2-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-45. Use of Technologies to Protect Waters From Release of Bulk Fertilizers

Sec. 45. The state chemist may allow the use of technologies or methods other than those specified in the administrative rules adopted by the state chemist under section 44 of this chapter if the technologies or methods provide substantially similar protection to the waters of the state from the release of bulk fertilizer as provided by the rules.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-12.5(b).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-2-46 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-46. Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders

Sec. 46. (a) If the state chemist determines that a commercial fertilizer is being offered for sale in violation of this chapter, the state chemist may issue to and enforce upon the owner or custodian:(1) a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order; and(2) a written or printed order to hold the commercial fertilizer at a designated place until:(A) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter;(B) the state chemist releases the commercial fertilizer in writing; or(C) the violation is legally disposed of by written authority.(b) The state chemist shall release commercial fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:(1) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter; and(2) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-13.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.29.
IN Code § 15-16-2-47 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-47. Seizure of Commercial Fertilizer; Condemnation and Disposal; Release of Commercial Fertilizer

Sec. 47. (a) Any commercial fertilizer not in compliance with this chapter is subject to seizure based on a complaint of the state chemist filed in a court with jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial fertilizer is located.(b) Subject to subsection (a), if the court finds the commercial fertilizer is in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial fertilizer, the commercial fertilizer must be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial fertilizer and the laws of the state.(c) A court may not order the disposition of the commercial fertilizer without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for:(1) release of the commercial fertilizer; or(2) permission to process or relabel the commercial fertilizer to bring it into compliance with this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-14.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.30.
IN Code § 15-16-2-49 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-49. Injunctions

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.
IN Code § 15-16-2-49.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-49.5. Violations; Penalties

Sec. 49.5. (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 registration under this chapter.(b) The state chemist shall 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 A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.31.
IN Code § 15-16-2-50 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers|15-16-2-50. Regulation by Political Subdivision Prohibited; Petition; Hearing

Sec. 50. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) does not have authority to regulate by ordinance the storage or use of fertilizer material.(b) A political subdivision may, by resolution, petition the state chemist for a hearing to allow a waiver to adopt an ordinance because of special circumstances relating to the storage or use of fertilizer material. If a petition is received, the state chemist shall hold a public hearing to consider allowing the waiver requested. The public hearing must be conducted in an informal manner. IC 4-21.5 does not apply to a public hearing under this section.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-3-12.5(c); subsection (b) formerly 15-3-3-12.5(d).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.32.
IN Code § 15-16-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-1. Application of Ic 15-16-2; Exemptions

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), IC 15-16-2 applies to a licensee.(b) A licensee is not required to:(1) register tank mixed liquid fertilizer grades under IC 15-16-2-31; and(2) pay an inspection fee and file for a permit to report tonnage under IC 15-16-2-33 and IC 15-16-2-34;when the licensee is engaged in lawn care service.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-1.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-2. Application of Definitions

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 15-16-2 apply throughout this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-2.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-3. "Label"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "label" means:(1) written material;(2) printed material;(3) graphic material; or(4) any other statement;accompanying a fertilizer.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-3.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-4. "Lawn Care Service"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "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).[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-4.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-5. "Licensee"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means a person who has been issued a license under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-5.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-6. "Tank Mixed Liquid Fertilizer"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "tank mixed liquid fertilizer" means a fluid mixture of commercial fertilizer and water in which the total nutrient content of the mixture does not exceed the amount determined under rules adopted by the state chemist under IC 4-22-2 in accordance with current practices of the lawn care service industry.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-6.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-7. License to Distribute Tank Mixed Liquid Fertilizer

Sec. 7. A person:(1) who is engaged in lawn care service; and(2) whose name must appear on the label of a fertilizer under this chapter;must obtain a license from the state chemist before the person may distribute a tank mixed liquid fertilizer to another person.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-7.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-8. Application for License; Fee

Sec. 8. (a) To obtain a license described under section 7 of this chapter, a person must:(1) submit an application; and(2) pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each location from which the person distributes tank mixed liquid fertilizer:(A) in Indiana; and(B) outside Indiana that conducts operations in Indiana;to the state chemist.(b) An application for a license issued under this chapter must include:(1) the name and address of the person applying for the license; or(2) if the application submitted applies to at least one (1) location described under subsection (a)(2), the name and address of each location.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-8.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-9. Rules; Licensee Qualifications and Training

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.
IN Code § 15-16-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-10. Name and Location of Licensee

Sec. 10. A license issued under this chapter shall be issued in the name of the person that distributes tank mixed liquid fertilizer at the location described under section 8(a)(2) of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-10.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
IN Code § 15-16-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 15. Agriculture and Animals|Article 16. Horticulture Control|Chapter 3. Commercial Lawn Care Service Fertilizers|15-16-3-11. License Expiration and Renewal

Sec. 11. A license issued under this chapter:(1) expires December 31 of each year; and(2) may be renewed by the state chemist.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.3-11.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.