Title 15, TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 1. The division of soil conservation is established in the department. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-4-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. The director is the administrative head of the division. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-4-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. (a) The division shall do the following: (1) Provide administrative and staff support for the soil conservation board. (2) Administer all programs relating to land and soil conservation in Indiana. (3) Manage Indiana's watersheds. (4) Administer the clean water Indiana pr…

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…

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. …

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.

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.

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.

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 b…

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.

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-…

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.

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.

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.

Sec. 1. Associations of persons for the advancement of the agricultural interests of the state known as: (1) the state corn growers' association; (2) the state livestock breeders' association; and (3) the state dairymen's association; may become incorporated by depositing in the …

Sec. 2. An association organized under section 1 of this chapter shall hold, in Indianapolis, or some other place in Indiana selected by the association at its preceding meeting, or by its executive committee before the date of the meeting, an annual meeting and any auxiliary mee…

Sec. 3. (a) The following entities, upon their compliance with sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, are entitled to receive from the state treasury, out of money in the state general fund not otherwise appropriated, sums of money the general assembly appropriates: (1) The state corn…

Sec. 1. The dean of agriculture of Purdue University: (1) shall administer and implement this chapter; and (2) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the dean of agriculture considers necessary to carry out the purposes and secure the efficient administration of this chapter. [Pre-…

Sec. 2. (a) A person, a firm, an association, a limited liability company, or a corporation that issues, uses, or circulates a certificate, an advertisement, a tag, a seal, a poster, a letterhead, a marking, a circular, a written or printed representation, or a description of or …

University Sec. 3. (a) A person, a firm, an association, a limited liability company, or a corporation that is subject to this chapter shall observe, perform, and comply with all rules and requirements fixed, established, or specified by Purdue University as to the crops grown or…

agency Sec. 4. (a) Certification work conducted by Purdue University or an agent described in section 3 of this chapter is performed on a self-supporting basis and not for financial profit. (b) Purdue University may designate as an agent for the certification of seeds or plant pa…

Sec. 5. Purdue University is not financially responsible for debts incurred by, damages inflicted by, contracts broken by, or claims against certifying agencies in conducting certification work under this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-4.] As added by P.L.2-20…

Sec. 6. Purdue University or an agent of Purdue University described in this chapter may withhold certification from a grower of seeds or plant parts who is engaged in or attempting to engage in dishonest practices to evade the requirements of this chapter, including standards an…

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the term "certified" must not be used in connection with seeds or plant parts that are: (1) produced outside Indiana; and (2) offered for sale in Indiana. (b) The term "certified" may be used in connection with seeds or plant part…

Sec. 8. It is a Class C infraction for a person to issue, make, use, or circulate a certification described in this chapter without the authority and approval of Purdue University or the authorized agent of Purdue University. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-6-8.] As added…

Sec. 0.3. The definitions in IC 15-16-5 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.70.

Sec. 1. A pesticide product is not in violation of this chapter when the product is: (1) intended solely for export to a foreign country; and (2) prepared or packed according to the specifications or directions of the purchaser. However, this chapter applies if the pesticide prod…

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "device" means any instrument or contrivance intended for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. The term does not include: (1) equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately from the pesticides; (2) firea…

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "distribute" means to: (1) offer for sale; (2) sell; (3) exchange; (4) barter; or (5) supply or offer to supply; a pesticide product. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(8).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "final printed labeling" means the printed label or other labeling that will appear on or accompany a pesticide product. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(33).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "front panel" means the part of a label that is visible to a purchaser under normal conditions of sales displays. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(34).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "fungus" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-5-14. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(9).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.3.

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "fungicide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for: (1) preventing; (2) destroying; (3) repelling; or (4) mitigating; any fungi. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(10).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 15.5. As used in this chapter, "general use pesticide" means a pesticide that is not a restricted use pesticide. As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.71.

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "herbicide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for: (1) preventing; (2) destroying; (3) repelling; or (4) mitigating; any weed. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(11).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "highly volatile herbicide" means a herbicide that the board has determined to be capable of emitting vapors that may cause serious injury to desired plants by reason of movement of the vapors from the area of application of the herbicide to area…

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "inert ingredient" means an ingredient that is not an active ingredient. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(13).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "active ingredient" means: (1) in the case of a pesticide other than a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant, an ingredient that will: (A) prevent; (B) destroy; (C) repel; or (D) mitigate; insects, nematodes, fungi, rodents, weeds, or other pes…

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "ingredient statement" means any of the following: (1) A statement of the name and percentage of each active ingredient, together with the total percentage of the inert ingredients, in the pesticide. (2) A statement of the name of each active ing…

Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, "insect" means any small invertebrate animal: (1) generally having the body more or less obviously segmented; (2) for the most part belonging to the class Insecta; and (3) comprising: (A) six (6) legged usually winged forms, including beetles, bu…

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "insecticide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for: (1) preventing; (2) destroying; (3) repelling; or (4) mitigating; any insects. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(16).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 23. As used in this chapter, "label" means: (1) the: (A) written; (B) printed; or (C) graphic; matter on, or attached to, a pesticide product or the immediate container of the pesticide product; and (2) any outside container or wrapper of the retail package of the pesticide …

Sec. 24. As used in this chapter, "labeling" means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter: (1) upon the pesticide product or any of its containers or wrappers; (2) accompanying the pesticide product at any time; or (3) to which reference is made on the label or …

Sec. 25. As used in this chapter, "misbranded" refers to any of the following: (1) Any pesticide product if its labeling bears any: (A) statement; (B) design; or (C) graphic representation; relative to the pesticide product or to its ingredients that is false or misleading. (2) A…

Sec. 26. As used in this chapter, "nematocide" means any substance or mixture of substances intended for: (1) preventing; (2) destroying; (3) repelling; or (4) mitigating; nematodes. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(20).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 27. As used in this chapter, "nematode", commonly known as a nema or an eelworm, means an invertebrate animal of the phylum nemathelminthes and class Nematoda that is an unsegmented roundworm: (1) with an elongated, fusiform, or saclike body covered with cuticle; and (2) tha…

Sec. 28. As used in this chapter, "person" means: (1) an individual; (2) a partnership; (3) an association; (4) a fiduciary; (5) a corporation; or (6) an organized group of persons; whether incorporated or not. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(22).] As added by P.L.2…

Sec. 29. As used in this chapter, "pest" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-5-24. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(36).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "adulterated" refers to a pesticide or pesticide product if: (1) the strength or purity of the pesticide does not meet the professed standard or quality as expressed on its labeling under which it is sold; (2) any substance has been substituted wh…

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "adverse effect" means a pesticide exposure to a nontarget site (as defined in 357 IAC 1-12-1) that results in: (1) pesticide residues in excess of established food or feed tolerances established by the United States Environmental Protection Age…