Title 15, TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 1. The director is responsible for foreign market promotion for agricultural products and doing the following: (1) Creating a plan for international trade. (2) Working in partnership with the Food Export Association of the Midwest. (3) Conducting and participating in foreign…

Sec. 2. Within the limit of funds specifically appropriated for that purpose, the director may establish and maintain offices in foreign countries for the purpose of promoting international markets for Indiana agricultural products. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-3.] …

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.3-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.

Sec. 1. The state fair advisory committee is established. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-1.5-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. (a) The advisory committee consists of the following members: (1) Four (4) members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom are members of the same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. (2) Four (4) members of the house of representati…

Sec. 3. The advisory committee shall meet: (1) at the times the advisory committee determines; or (2) more frequently if the chairperson considers a meeting necessary. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-1.5-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.

Sec. 4. The advisory committee shall do the following: (1) Serve as a liaison between the: (A) commission; (B) board; and (C) general assembly. (2) Review policies affecting the activities of the: (A) commission; (B) state fair; (C) facilities at the fairgrounds; and (D) property…

Sec. 5. (a) As requested by the advisory committee, the: (1) commission; or (2) board; shall provide to the advisory committee information relating to the operation of each, respectively. (b) The legislative services agency shall provide staff for the advisory committee. [Pre-200…

estate Sec. 1. (a) A county or district agricultural society, an agricultural and mechanical society, and a horticultural society must be a body corporate with perpetual succession. (b) A society described in subsection (a) may: (1) issue capital stock not to exceed ten thousand …

Sec. 2. Shares in the capital stock of a society described in section 1 of this chapter are transferable for consideration from a person to another person, subject to the bylaws that the society adopts. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1-5-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.…

Sec. 3. (a) In all meetings of stockholders of a society, described in section 1 of this chapter, held for the: (1) election of: (A) trustees; or (B) directors; or (2) purpose of expressing the will of the stockholders by vote on any question; a stockholder is entitled to cast on…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana. (b) Other applicable Indiana law not in conflict with this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana. [Pre-2008 R…

Sec. 10. Communications: (1) between a farmer and: (A) a member of the farmer's immediate family; (B) an attorney; (C) an accountant; (D) a professional adviser; or (E) a partner, an associate, or another individual engaged with the farmer in the farming enterprise for which the …

possession Sec. 11. If: (1) a product in which the seed supplier has rights is possessed by the farmer or found on real property owned or occupied by the farmer; and (2) the presence of the product is de minimus or not intended by the farmer; the farmer is not liable for breach o…

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to either of the following: (1) A seed contract entered into before January 1, 2004. (2) A production contract. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 3. The definitions in IC 15-15-7 apply throughout this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 4. (a) The provisions of this chapter are considered to be a part of every seed contract. (b) A seed contract is not required to contain or restate any provision of this chapter. (c) A bag or other container used by a seed supplier to deliver seed to a farmer is not required…

Sec. 5. A provision of a seed contract in conflict with this chapter is void. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 6. A provision of a seed contract that purports to waive a provision of this chapter is void. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 7. A seed contract subject to this chapter is governed by the laws of Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 8. If a seed contract purports to choose the laws of a jurisdiction other than Indiana to govern the contract, the choice is not enforceable. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only if a seed contract purports to choose a forum that would not otherwise have jurisdiction over a farmer. (b) The forum selection provision of a seed contract must be printed conspicuously in immediate proximity to the space reserved for the si…

purposes Sec. 1. (a) Horticultural and quarantine districts may be organized under this chapter for any or all of the following purposes: (1) To prevent the spread of contagious diseases among fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants. (2) To provide for the prevention, treatm…

Sec. 10. Money may be drawn from the treasury of an association only upon the order of a majority of the board of directors. A warrant must be: (1) signed by the president of the board of directors; and (2) attested by the treasurer. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-10.]…

Sec. 11. (a) A special meeting of the members of the association may be called at any time by: (1) a majority of the board of directors; or (2) five (5) members of the association. (b) A majority of the members constitute a quorum to transact ordinary business not required by law…

Sec. 12. (a) The board of directors of any association shall administer the affairs of an association under this chapter for any or all the following purposes: (1) To prevent the spread of contagious diseases among fruit, fruit trees, and fruit bearing plants. (2) To provide for …

Sec. 13. The state entomologist shall: (1) cooperate with a horticultural or quarantine association in the state in efforts to prevent, locate, check, or eradicate injurious insects or fruit disease; and (2) periodically or upon request send all available information relating to …

entomologist; cooperation Sec. 14. (a) In counties having a county agricultural extension educator, the county agricultural extension educator shall be an ex officio deputy state entomologist for the county and shall: (1) carry out the instructions of the state entomologist; and …

Sec. 15. To raise money necessary to meet the expenses of horticultural and quarantine associations, the board of directors shall assess the individual members of the association in proportion to the service derived, procured, or obtained by the members from the association. The …

Sec. 2. (a) At least ten (10) persons who are owners of land: (1) constituting a contiguous area; and (2) upon which are situated orchards, fruit trees, or other fruit bearing plants; may establish a horticultural and quarantine district. (b) The articles of association must be i…

Sec. 3. (a) At least three (3) members of the association may give notice of an election of the board of directors of the association. (b) The notice must contain the following information: (1) The date and time of the election. (2) The place where the election will be held. The …

Sec. 4. (a) If a majority of the members of the association are present at the time and place specified in the notice described in section 3 of this chapter, the members shall elect, by ballot, three (3) directors from among the membership of the association. (b) The directors sh…

Sec. 5. If a vacancy occurs in the office of a director, the remaining directors shall fill the vacancy by appointing a temporary director. The temporary director shall be appointed from among the members of the association and shall hold office until the next annual election. [P…

bylaws Sec. 6. (a) Before or after the election of directors, the association shall: (1) file the articles of association in the office of the secretary of state; and (2) record in the recorder's office of each county in which any part of the proposed horticultural and quarantine…

Sec. 7. (a) The boundary of a horticultural and quarantine district shall coincide with a line enclosing the lands owned by the association members. (b) A person who is the owner of lands contiguous to a horticultural and quarantine district is entitled to become a member of the …

Sec. 8. All persons who have: (1) signed the articles of association; and (2) paid the assessments levied against them; are entitled to vote at any meeting of the members of the association on any question that lawfully comes before the association. Each member is entitled to one…

Sec. 9. (a) The directors shall elect one (1) director to serve as president and one (1) director to serve as secretary. (b) The secretary shall also serve as treasurer of the association and have custody of the association's money. The secretary shall execute a bond, with good f…

Sec. 1. (a) When an animal is vaccinated for rabies in Indiana, the veterinarian vaccinating the animal shall: (1) make and keep a record of the vaccination; and (2) give one (1) copy of the record to the owner of the animal. (b) The vaccinated animal must be identified as vaccin…

Sec. 10. (a) A law enforcement officer shall impound or destroy an animal found running at large: (1) during a quarantine ordered under section 2 of this chapter; or (2) that is the subject of an order of confinement under section 11 of this chapter. (b) A law enforcement officer…

confinement and destruction of animals; investigation Sec. 11. (a) If an order has not been issued under section 2 of this chapter, the state veterinarian, the local health officer having jurisdiction, or an individual designated by the state veterinarian or the local health offi…

Sec. 12. (a) For purposes of IC 4-21.5, an order issued under this chapter is an emergency order. (b) Notwithstanding IC 4-21.5-4-5(a)(3), an emergency order issued under this chapter does not expire. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-14.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.…

Sec. 13. The Indiana department of health and the local health officers shall cooperate with the state veterinarian in the rabies control program. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-12.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.137.

Sec. 14. This chapter may not be construed as repealing or prohibiting municipal ordinances on rabies control or divesting municipalities of existing rights or powers related to rabies control that are not in conflict with this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6…

Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian may declare a quarantine against rabies in any county, township, city, or town, or a designated part of any county, township, city, or town whenever the state veterinarian finds that rabies exist in the area to the extent that the health or live…

Sec. 3. (a) If a quarantine has been declared, the state veterinarian may order any animal, species of animal, or group of animals in the quarantined area vaccinated within a period stipulated in the order. The owner of the animal shall pay the cost of the antirabies immunization…

sheriff Sec. 4. (a) If the state veterinarian issues an order under section 3 of this chapter: (1) the state veterinarian shall give notice of the order to the county health officer of the county within which the quarantined area is located; and (2) the county health officer shal…

Sec. 5. The board of county commissioners of each county containing an area quarantined under section 2 of this chapter shall furnish a suitable area or quarters: (1) for the impounding and care of animals that may be impounded under this chapter; and (2) that comply with the rul…