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2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-5. "Inventory"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "inventory" means farm or industrial machinery held by a retailer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-6. "Net Cost"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "net cost" means:
(1) the price a retailer paid to a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor for inventory; minus
(2) any discounts, retainage, and prepaid freight or return freight.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-7. "Person"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a trust, or an unincorporated association.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-8. "Retailer"

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person engaged in the business of selling, at retail, farm or industrial machinery.
(b) The term does not include a retail seller of:
(1) petroleum products, if the sale of petroleum products is the primary purpose of the retail seller's business;
(2) motor vehicles (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105(a)); or
(3) automotive care and replacement products.
(c) The term includes the heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver of a retailer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-9. "Retainage"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "retainage" refers to various purchase, invoice, and other discounts held by the supplier and due the retailer at a later time.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-10. Repurchase of Inventory; Exceptions

Sec. 10. (a) Upon the termination of a written or an unwritten contract between a retailer and a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor of farm or industrial machinery under which the retailer had agreed to maintain an inventory, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase the inventory of the retailer under section 11 of this chapter.
(b) If the retailer has an outstanding debt to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, the amount to be paid in repurchase of the inventory may be credited to the retailer's account.
(c) The requirement under subsection (a) that a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor repurchase inventory does not apply when a contract is terminated based upon:
(1) the conviction of the retailer (or a principal owner or operator of the retailer) of an offense involving theft, dishonesty, or false statement; or
(2) a fraudulent misrepresentation by the retailer to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that is material to the contract.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-11. Farm and Industrial Machinery Repurchased; Proof of Purchase

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in section 14 of this chapter, a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase farm or industrial machinery that:
(1) the retailer previously purchased from the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor; and
(2) the retailer held as inventory on the date of the termination of the contract.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), proof of purchase from the supplier may include retail invoices from the supplier or a reference to an item in a current or past supplier price book.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-12. Repurchase Price; Packaging

Sec. 12. (a) The price for a repurchase under this chapter must equal the sum of:
(1) one hundred percent (100%) of the net cost of all new, unsold, undamaged, and complete farm or industrial machinery (except repair parts); plus
(2) one hundred percent (100%) of the current net price of all new, unused, and undamaged repair parts.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that is required to repurchase farm or industrial machinery from a retailer under this chapter shall pay freight charges incurred in shipping the farm or industrial machinery (except repair parts) back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
(c) A retailer shall pay freight charges incurred in shipping repair parts that are repurchased under this chapter back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
(d) A retailer is responsible for the packaging of all farm or industrial machinery that is repurchased from the retailer under this chapter in preparation for the shipment of the machinery back to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-12.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-13. Title to Inventory

Sec. 13. Upon the payment to the retailer of the repurchase price under section 12 of this chapter, the title to the inventory passes to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-14. Repurchase Exceptions

Sec. 14. This chapter does not require the repurchase of any of the following:
(1) A repair part that has a limited storage life or is subject to deterioration, including rubber items, gaskets, batteries, solvents, and lubricants.
(2) A single repair part that is priced as a set of two (2) or more items.
(3) Inventory for which the retailer is unable to furnish evidence, satisfactory to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, of clear title, free and clear of all claims, liens, and encumbrances.
(4) Inventory that the retailer desires to keep, provided the retailer has a contractual right to keep the inventory.
(5) Inventory that is not in a new, unused, and undamaged condition.
(6) Inventory that was ordered by the retailer on or after the date of notification of termination of the contract.
(7) Inventory that was acquired by the retailer from a source other than the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
(8) Complete farm and industrial machinery, except repair parts, that was purchased at least thirty-six (36) months before the date of termination.
(9) A repair part that is in a broken or damaged package, if the package is necessary for the resale of the repair part to a customer by a retailer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-15. Civil Liability

Sec. 15. A wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that fails or refuses to repurchase inventory as required under this chapter within ninety (90) days after the termination of a contract is liable in a civil action to the retailer for:
(1) one hundred percent (100%) of the current net price of repair parts;
(2) one hundred percent (100%) of the net cost of all other inventory;
(3) the retailer's reasonable attorney's fees;
(4) court costs; and
(5) interest on the amounts determined under subdivisions (1) through (2), computed at a simple interest rate that is set by the court at not less than six percent (6%) per year and not more than ten percent (10%) per year, and beginning to accrue on the sixty-first day after the termination of the contract.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-15.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-16. Repurchase After Death, Incapacity, or Insolvency

Sec. 16. (a) If a retailer:
(1) is an individual who dies or is incapacitated; or
(2) is a corporation that becomes insolvent;
the retailer's heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver may compel a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor to repurchase the retailer's inventory under this chapter as if the retailer's contract had terminated.
(b) The retailer's heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver must exercise the right provided by this section not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the retailer's death, incapacitation, or insolvency. However, this section does not require the repurchase of inventory if the heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver enters into a new contract with the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-16.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 3. Repurchase of Farm or Industrial Machinery Inventory › 15-12-3-17. Inspection of Inventory

Sec. 17. A retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor may, in person or through a representative, inspect all inventory and certify its acceptability when it is packed for shipment to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor for repurchase under this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-17.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-1. "Director"; "Remediation Program"

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the director's designee.
(2) "Remediation program" refers to the program established under section 2 of this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-2. Establishment of Program

Sec. 2. The director may establish a program under 7 U.S.C. 6991 et seq. (the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994) to provide procedures for mediating adverse decisions by agencies of the United States Department of Agriculture.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-3. Certification

Sec. 3. The remediation program may be certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-4. Financial Assistance

Sec. 4. The director may apply to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture for financial assistance for the operation and administration of the remediation program.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-5. Rules

Sec. 5. The director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to administer the remediation program.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 4. Mediation Program › 15-12-4-6. Mediator Approval

Sec. 6. (a) The director must approve each mediator who serves in the remediation program.
(b) Before a mediator may be approved, the director shall provide adequate training to the mediator to ensure that the mediator:
(1) has a reasonable expertise in agriculture, including a basic understanding of federal and state agricultural programs; and
(2) is not biased, prejudiced, or personally interested in the outcome of a proceeding.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-8-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-1. "Council"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the Indiana land resources council established by section 3 of this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-2. "Director"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-3. Indiana Land Resources Council Established

Sec. 3. The Indiana land resources council is established.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-4. Staff and Administrative Support

Sec. 4. The director shall provide the necessary staff and administrative support for the council.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-5. Council; Purpose

Sec. 5. The purpose of the council is to:
(1) collect information; and
(2) provide:
(A) educational assistance;
(B) technical assistance; and
(C) advice;
to local governments regarding land use strategies and issues across the state.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-6. Council; Powers

Sec. 6. The council may do the following:
(1) Provide technical assistance and information about land use strategies.
(2) Facilitate collaboration among commonly affected state, county, and local government units.
(3) Compile and maintain a land planning information library, both hard copy and electronic, that includes current data on land resources in Indiana.
(4) Establish or coordinate educational programs for governmental units, nongovernmental entities, and the public with special consideration for local planning commission members and county commissioners.
(5) Provide counties and local communities conducting land use planning with access to technical and legal assistance through a referral service.
(6) Provide information to local authorities on model ordinances for programs and techniques on land use.
(7) Obtain grants and assist counties and local communities in locating additional funding sources for planning projects.
(8) Make recommendations to the general assembly and other governmental bodies concerning land resources.
(9) When requested, advise the general assembly on proposals relating to land resources.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-7. Council; Membership; Terms

Sec. 7. (a) The council consists of the following members:
(1) The director or the director's designee.
(2) Nine (9) members appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) member representing county government.
(B) One (1) member representing municipal government.
(C) One (1) member representing farm owners.
(D) One (1) member representing home building and land development.
(E) One (1) member representing business.
(F) One (1) member representing the environment.
(G) One (1) member with expertise in land use issues representing academia.
(H) One (1) member representing soil and water conservation districts.
(I) One (1) member representing forestry.
(b) Not more than five (5) of the members appointed by the governor under subsection (a)(2) may be of the same political party.
(c) The term of a member is four (4) years.
(d) Each member appointed by the governor under subsection (a)(2) is entitled to hold office for the term of the member's appointment and is entitled to continue to serve after expiration of the member's appointment until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(e) A member is eligible for reappointment.
(f) A member appointed by the governor under subsection (a)(2) may be removed from office by the governor and serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(g) If a vacancy occurs among the members of the council appointed by the governor under subsection (a)(2), the governor shall appoint an individual to serve for the unexpired term of the vacating member.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-8. Chairperson

Sec. 8. The director or the director's designee serves as chairperson of the council.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-9. Quorum

Sec. 9. (a) A quorum of the council for transacting business consists of six (6) members.
(b) The affirmative vote of at least six (6) members is necessary for any action to be taken by the council.
(c) A vacancy in the membership of the council does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the council.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-10. Meetings

Sec. 10. The council shall meet at the call of the chairperson.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-11. Records

Sec. 11. The council's records and information shall be kept at the office of the director.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-12.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 12. Agricultural Assistance Organizations and Programs › Chapter 5. Indiana Land Resources Council › 15-12-5-12. Per Diem and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 12. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-9-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-2. "Advisory Committee"

Sec. 2. "Advisory committee" refers to the state fair advisory committee established by IC 15-13-6-1.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-1.5-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-3. "Agricultural Interest"

Sec. 3. "Agricultural interest" means any regularly organized organization in the state that represents, supports, or promotes farmers, agricultural commodities, livestock, conservation, county 4-H fairs, exhibition animals, or county extension boards.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-4. Repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-1.5-0.5; part formerly 15-1.5-1-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.92-2019, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-6. "Board"

Sec. 6. "Board" refers to the state fair board established by IC 15-13-5-1.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-1.5-1; part formerly 15-1.5-1-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-7. "Bond"

Sec. 7. "Bond" means a revenue bond issued by the commission under IC 15-13-10.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-2.5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-8. "Commission"

Sec. 8. "Commission" refers to the state fair commission established by IC 15-13-2-1.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: part formerly 15-1-1.5-1.5; part formerly 15-1.5-1-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-9. "Cost of Project"

Sec. 9. "Cost of a project", for purposes of IC 15-13-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-13-10-1.
[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-9.5. "Delegated Board Member"

Sec. 9.5. "Delegated board member" means a member of the board serving under IC 15-13-5-2(a)(4) or IC 15-13-5-2(a)(5) who has been assigned a department by the board.
As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-10. "District"

Sec. 10. "District" means any of the following districts:
(1) District 1 consists of the following counties:
Benton County
Carroll County
Cass County
Fulton County
Jasper County
Lake County
LaPorte County
Marshall County
Newton County
Porter County
Pulaski County
Starke County
St. Joseph County
Warren County
White County.
(2) District 2 consists of the following counties:
Bartholomew County
Brown County
Clark County
Dearborn County
Floyd County
Harrison County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Jennings County
Ohio County
Ripley County
Scott County
Switzerland County
Washington County.
(3) District 3 consists of the following counties:
Adams County
Allen County
Blackford County
DeKalb County
Elkhart County
Grant County
Howard County
Huntington County
Kosciusko County
LaGrange County
Miami County
Noble County
Steuben County
Wabash County
Wells County
Whitley County.
(4) District 4 consists of the following counties:
Decatur County
Delaware County
Fayette County
Franklin County
Hamilton County
Hancock County
Henry County
Jay County
Johnson County
Madison County
Randolph County
Rush County
Shelby County
Tipton County
Union County
Wayne County.
(5) District 5 consists of the following counties:
Crawford County
Daviess County
Dubois County
Gibson County
Knox County
Lawrence County
Martin County
Orange County
Perry County
Pike County
Posey County
Spencer County
Vanderburgh County
Warrick County.
(6) District 6 consists of the following counties:
Boone County
Clay County
Clinton County
Fountain County
Greene County
Hendricks County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Morgan County
Owen County
Parke County
Putnam County
Sullivan County
Tippecanoe County
Vermillion County
Vigo County.
(7) District 7 consists of the following county:
Marion County.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-11. "Fair"

Sec. 11. "Fair" refers to the agricultural fair held annually by the commission and board under IC 15-13-7.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-12. "Fairgrounds"

Sec. 12. "Fairgrounds" means the real estate owned by the commission that was originally conveyed to the state by the Indiana state board of agriculture by warranty deed dated May 31, 1921, and recorded in the office of the recorder of Marion County on April 21, 1923, in Land Record 74, page 347.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-13. "Fund"

Sec. 13. "Fund" refers to the state fair fund established by IC 15-13-8-1.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-14. "Political Subdivision"

Sec. 14. "Political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-15. "Project"

Sec. 15. "Project", for purposes of IC 15-13-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 15-13-10-2.
[2008 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 1. Definitions › 15-13-1-16. "Property"

Sec. 16. "Property" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-253.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-1-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-1. State Fair Commission Established

Sec. 1. (a) The state fair commission is established.
(b) The commission:
(1) is a separate body, corporate and politic;
(2) is not a state agency; and
(3) performs essential governmental functions.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-2. Membership of Commission

Sec. 2. (a) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Five (5) members appointed by the governor.
(2) The presiding officer of the board.
(3) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture appointed under IC 15-11-3-1 or the director's designee.
(4) The director of the Purdue University cooperative extension service or the director's designee.
(5) A member of the board serving under IC 15-13-5-2(a)(4) who is appointed by a majority of the members of the board serving under IC 15-13-5-2(a)(5).
(b) The following may serve as nonvoting members of the commission:
(1) The chairperson and vice chairperson of the advisory committee appointed under IC 15-13-6-2(d).
(2) A community representative who represents the communities near the fairgrounds and is appointed by the commission.
(c) Not more than three (3) members appointed under subsection (a)(1) may be affiliated with the same political party.
(d) Each district is not required to have a member of the commission represent it. However, not more than two (2) members under subsection (a)(1) may reside in the same district.
(e) Two (2) members appointed under subsection (a)(1) must have a recognized interest in agriculture or agribusiness.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.37; P.L.92-2019, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-3. Commission; Terms; Reappointment

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of an individual appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter begins on the later of the following:
(1) October 1 after the expiration of the term of the member whom the individual is appointed to succeed.
(2) The day the individual is appointed by the governor.
(b) The term of a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter expires on September 30 of the fourth year after the expiration of the term of the member's immediate predecessor.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the governor may reappoint a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter for a new term. A member reappointed by the governor is the member's own:
(1) successor for purposes of subsection (a); and
(2) immediate predecessor for purposes of subsection (b).
(d) An individual may not serve as a member under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter for more than eight (8) years in any twelve (12) year period, except as provided in section 4(c) of this chapter.
(e) The member serving under section 2(a)(2) of this chapter serves until the member is not the presiding officer of the board.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-4. Commission; Appointments; Unexpired Terms

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual qualified under sections 2 and 3 of this chapter to fill a vacancy on the commission.
(b) An individual appointed by the governor under subsection (a) serves the remainder of the unexpired term of the member the individual replaces.
(c) The period of the unexpired term for which an individual serves after appointment under this section is not considered in determining the number of years that a member has served in a twelve (12) year period for purposes of section 3(d) of this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-5. Appointment of Officers

Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall appoint a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter to be the presiding officer of the commission. The presiding officer of the commission serves until the earlier of the following:
(1) The member's term expires.
(2) The member is replaced as presiding officer by the governor.
(b) The commission may elect other officers for the commission from the commission's membership.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-6. Per Diem and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 6. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-7. Quorum

Sec. 7. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-9. Rules

Sec. 9. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-10. Executive Director

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall employ an executive director who is the chief administrative officer of the commission.
(b) The executive director shall implement the policies of the commission and board.
(c) The commission may delegate to the executive director any of the commission's powers. The commission may make a delegation under this subsection by either of the following:
(1) A resolution adopted by the commission.
(2) A rule adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-12. Executive Director; Delegation of Powers

Sec. 12. The executive director may delegate a power or duty of the executive director to a member of the staff.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-13. Repealed

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-10.5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.177-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-14. Expenses of the Commission

Sec. 14. The commission shall pay the expenses of the commission from the money of the commission, including the fund.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-12.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 2. State Fair Commission › 15-13-2-15. Surety Bonds

Sec. 15. (a) Before the issuance of any bonds under this chapter:
(1) the executive director of the commission;
(2) each member of the commission; and
(3) any other employee or agent of the commission authorized by resolution of the commission to handle funds or sign checks;
shall execute a surety bond in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
(b) If an individual described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(3) is already covered by a bond required by state law, the individual does not need to obtain another bond if the bond required by state law:
(1) is in at least the penal sum specified in subsection (a); and
(2) covers the individual's activities for the authority.
(c) Instead of the surety bond required under subsection (a), the chairperson of the commission may execute a blanket surety bond covering each member, the executive director, and the employees or other officers of the commission.
(d) A surety bond required under this section must be:
(1) conditioned upon the faithful performance of the individual's duties; and
(2) issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in Indiana as a surety.
(e) After the issuance of any surety bonds, the surety bonds must be maintained in full force and effect at all times.
(f) The commission shall pay the costs of the surety bonds issued under this section.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-1. Maintenance and Development of Fairgrounds and Property

Sec. 1. The commission shall maintain and develop the:
(1) fairgrounds; and
(2) other property owned by the commission.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-2. Administration of Fairgrounds and Property

Sec. 2. The commission shall administer the:
(1) fairgrounds; and
(2) property owned by the commission;
to provide for maximum use of the fairgrounds and property of the commission for the benefit of the citizens of Indiana.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-3. Holding Annual Fair, Expositions, and Exhibitions

Sec. 3. (a) The commission and board shall ensure that the fair is held annually. Holding the fair shall be given priority over all other activities by the commission during the period the fair is held.
(b) In addition to holding the fair, the commission may:
(1) hold expositions;
(2) hold exhibitions; and
(3) engage in any other lawful activity that does not interfere with the operation of the fair.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-4. Commission; Powers

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may do the following:
(1) Enter into contracts related to the commission's powers and duties under this article.
(2) Receive gifts.
(3) Charge admissions.
(4) Purchase, lease, and sell real and personal property.
(5) Make improvements to the fairgrounds and property owned by the commission.
(b) The commission is responsible for all contracts related to the fair.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2019, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-5. Unlawful Activities

Sec. 5. The commission may not permit unlawful activities to be conducted on any of the following:
(1) The fairgrounds.
(2) Property owned by the commission.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-6. Use of Fairgrounds and Other Property

Sec. 6. The commission has complete control over the use of the:
(1) fairgrounds; and
(2) property owned by the commission.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-7. Accounting System; Audit

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall adopt a cost accounting system that is governed by generally accepted accounting principles.
(b) The commission is subject to audit by the state board of accounts.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-8. Rules

Sec. 8. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 relating to the following:
(1) Procurement of property.
(2) Disposition of property owned by the commission.
(3) Contracting procedures.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-9. Report to the Advisory Committee

Sec. 9. At the first meeting each year of the advisory committee, the commission shall report the following:
(1) The activities of the commission during the previous calendar year.
(2) The financial condition of the commission for the commission's most recently completed fiscal year.
(3) The commission's plans for the current calendar year.
(4) The activities and financial condition of any nonprofit subsidiary corporation established under section 11 of this chapter for the subsidiary corporation's most recent fiscal year.
(5) The commission's governance policy manual.
(6) The board's operational manual.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.20-2011, SEC.1; P.L.92-2019, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-10. Annual Report

Sec. 10. (a) Promptly following the close of a fiscal year, the commission shall submit an annual report of the commission's activities for the preceding year to the:
(1) governor;
(2) budget committee; and
(3) general assembly.
(b) The annual report submitted under this section to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(c) The annual report must set forth a complete operating and financial statement of the commission during that year.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-3-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission › 15-13-3-11. State Fair Subsidiary Corporation

Sec. 11. (a) The commission may establish a nonprofit subsidiary corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to solicit and accept private funding, gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and contributions.
(b) A subsidiary corporation established under this section:
(1) shall use money received under subsection (a) to carry out in any manner the purposes and programs under this article;
(2) shall report to the budget committee each year concerning:
(A) the use of money received under subsection (a); and
(B) the balances in any accounts or funds established by the subsidiary corporation; and
(3) may deposit money received under subsection (a) in an account or fund that is:
(A) administered by the subsidiary corporation; and
(B) not part of the state treasury.
(c) A subsidiary corporation established under this section is governed by a board of directors comprised of the members of the commission.
(d) Employees of the commission shall provide administrative support for a subsidiary corporation established under this section.
(e) The state board of accounts shall audit a subsidiary corporation established under this section.
As added by P.L.20-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.108; P.L.181-2015, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 4. Property of the Commission › 15-13-4-1. Title to Property

Sec. 1. The commission holds title to property in the commission's name.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 4. Property of the Commission › 15-13-4-2. Fairgrounds Held in Trust; Disposal of Fairground Property

Sec. 2. (a) The commission holds the fairgrounds in trust for the state.
(b) The commission may not dispose of any part of the fairgrounds except as authorized by a statute specifically providing for disposal of that part of the fairgrounds.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 4. Property of the Commission › 15-13-4-3. Disposal of Real Property; Consent of Governor

Sec. 3. The commission may not dispose of real property owned by the commission not covered under section 2 of this chapter without the consent of the governor.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 4. Property of the Commission › 15-13-4-4. Exemptions; Taxes, Fees, and Licenses

Sec. 4. The fairgrounds and property of the commission are exempt from the following:
(1) State taxes.
(2) Local taxes.
(3) License fees.
(4) Special assessments.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 4. Property of the Commission › 15-13-4-5. Interest in Fairgrounds or Property

Sec. 5. The following may not take an interest in the fairgrounds or property owned by the commission without the consent of the commission:
(1) A political subdivision.
(2) A utility.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-6-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 15. Agriculture and Animals › Article 13. State Fair › Chapter 5. State Fair Board › 15-13-5-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of seventeen (17) members as follows:
(1) The governor or the governor's designee.
(2) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or the director's designee.
(3) The director of the cooperative extension service of Purdue University or the director's designee.
(4) Seven (7) members appointed under this chapter by the governor, one (1) from each district.
(5) One (1) member elected under this chapter from each district.
(b) Not more than one (1) member appointed under subsection (a)(4) may reside in the same district.
(c) Not more than four (4) members appointed under subsection (a)(4) may be affiliated with the same political party.
(d) Each member appointed under subsection (a)(4) must have a recognized interest in agriculture or agribusiness.
(e) When an appointment of a member under subsection (a)(4) is required, the appointment may not be made until after the election of members under subsection (a)(5) for that year is certified under section 22 of this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.38.