Title 15, AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

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 Rec…

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 I…

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 compli…

Sec. 0.3. (a) Rules adopted by the Indiana department of health before July 1, 1996, under IC 16-42-12 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), IC 16-42-13 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996), and IC 16-42-16 (before its repeal on July 1, 1996) are considered rules of the Indiana sta…

Sec. 1. The Indiana state board of animal health is established. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 10. (a) The board: (1) shall hold quarterly meetings at the board's office in Indianapolis, during January, April, July, and October of each year; and (2) may hold special meetings upon the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the board. (b) Six (6) member…

Sec. 11. The board has general supervision of: (1) the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests affecting the health of animals within and in transit through Indiana; and (2) the production, manufacture, processing, and distribution of products derive…

Sec. 12. The board has all powers necessary to fulfill the board's duties under this article. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-12.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 12.5. The board may purchase insurance to cover the loss and damages to the state of Indiana related to a prevalent animal disease incident. As added by P.L.67-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 13. In addition to the powers and duties given the board in this article and by law, the board has the powers and duties reasonable and necessary to do the following: (1) Provide for the quarantine of animals and objects to prevent, control, and eradicate diseases and pests …

Sec. 14. The board may delegate any of the board's duties to the state veterinarian, except the following: (1) The duty to supervise the state veterinarian. (2) The duty to hold hearings under this article and IC 4-21.5. (3) The duty to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2. However, the b…

Sec. 15. (a) The board or the board's agent: (1) may make sanitary inspections and surveys; and (2) may enter upon any public or private property where any animals or objects are at the time quartered, including the location of the carcass of any animal; to inspect the property, …

Sec. 16. The board, over the signature of the chairperson or another board member authorized by the board, may do the following to accomplish the board's objectives: (1) Subpoena and bring before the board any person in this state to take testimony either orally or by deposition …

Sec. 17. An agent of the board may administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing that the board is authorized by law to conduct. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-16.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 18. (a) The board may require, by general or special order, licensees and permittees under this article to file with the board in a prescribed form: (1) annual, periodic, or special reports; or (2) answers, in writing, to specific questions; to provide information concerning…

Sec. 19. The board may, on behalf of the state, accept or adopt, in whole or in part, federal laws, including regulations adopted by agencies of the United States that are necessary or helpful in fulfilling the board's duties under this article. The board may cooperate with the a…

Sec. 2. The board consists of eleven (11) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) One (1) member from the school of veterinary medicine of Purdue University upon the recommendation of the Purdue University board of trustees. (2) Two (2) members, each of whom must: (A) b…

Sec. 20. The board may accept, use, and expend funds or other resources from sources other than the state if: (1) the resources are awarded for the pursuit of a specific objective that the board is authorized to accomplish under this article or that the board is qualified to acco…

Sec. 21. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are reasonable and necessary to discharge the duties imposed on the board by law and to implement this article, IC 15-18-1, and IC 15-19-6. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-19.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 22. (a) Notwithstanding IC 15-17-2-37, the board may adopt by rule a different definition of "herd" to advance a disease control program or objective. (b) Notwithstanding IC 15-17-2-64(5), the board may adopt rules concerning livestock products that are not in containers to …

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules to establish standards governing the care of livestock and poultry. The board shall consider the following when adopting the standards: (1) The health and husbandry of the livestock and poultry. (2) Generally accepted farm management practices. …

Sec. 3. A member of the board may not be directly or indirectly interested as director, officer, salesman, or employee of a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of any commercial product, byproduct, or biological product affecting the livestock industry. [Pre-2008 Recodifica…

Sec. 4. A member of the board is entitled to a per diem and transportation expense as provided by law when engaged in the member's official duties. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. (a) The term of a member of the board is four (4) years beginning on April 1. (b) A member serves until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person is not eligible to serve as a member of the board for more than tw…

Sec. 6. (a) The terms of: (1) the member engaged in dairying; and (2) the member engaged in swine production; appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter expire March 31, 2008, and every four (4) years thereafter. (b) The terms of: (1) the members engaged in: (A) poultry product…

Sec. 7. At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the term of office of a member of the board, the governor shall appoint a successor. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 8. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall immediately appoint a successor to complete the unexpired term. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 9. The board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from the board's membership each year at the board's April meeting. The chairperson and vice chairperson each serve a term of one (1) year. The state veterinarian serves as secretary of the board. [Pre-2008 Recodifi…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "engaged in the production of milk" includes every person engaged in producing milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana as a: (1) producer; (2) producer-distributor; or (3) producer-cooperative. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(3).…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "milk" means the lacteal secretion obtained by the milking of one (1) or more cows or other dairy animals, including goats, whether in the original or in any processed form, including cream, buttermilk, and skimmed milk intended for human consumpt…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(1).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person who produces milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(4).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "producer-cooperative" includes: (1) corporations or associations organized under IC 15-12-1; or (2) similar corporations or associations organized under agricultural cooperative marketing acts of states adjoining Indiana and admitted to do busine…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "producer-distributor" includes a person that: (1) owns, manages, or controls a dairy herd; and (2) sells or distributes milk from the person's own herd at wholesale or retail. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(5).] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 7. A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may not assess: (1) a permit fee; (2) a license fee; or (3) an inspection fee; on a person engaged in the production of milk. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to races conducted at racetracks licensed under IC 4-31. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "horse" includes a stallion, mare, filly, gelding, colt, donkey, or mule. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "race" means: (1) a speed trial for a horse; or (2) a contest in which horses run, gallop, pace, or trot; that is conducted either in the presence of at least fifty (50) persons or after there has been public notice that it would occur. [Pre-2008 …

Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly conducts or participates in a race not authorized under this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person may conduct a race only after April 14 and before November 16. A person may conduct races during not m…

Sec. 5. A person who, with intent to stimulate or depress the performance of a horse in a race: (1) administers a controlled substance listed in IC 35-48 to the horse less than twenty-four (24) hours before the race; (2) injures or otherwise affects the horse; or (3) possesses an…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following: (1) Research laboratories. (2) A laboratory that uses animals for the production of medicines or other products. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid bill of sale for the dog from: (1) a breeder or kennel; (2) an animal control facility; or (3) a private individual; to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 1…

Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must: (1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and (2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale; for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5…

Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog: (1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and (2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Sec. 1. (a) A commercial dog breeder shall register annually with the board. (b) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the one (1) year period. (c) The fee to register or…

Sec. 2. (a) A commercial dog broker shall register annually with the board. (b) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the one (1) year period. (c) The fee to register or …