Title 15, AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "percent" or "percentage" means percentage by weight. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(14).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "person" includes individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and associations. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(15).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, except as provided in section 18 of this chapter, "pet" means a dog or cat. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(16).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.26.

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs or cats. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(17).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 16.5. As used in this chapter, "poisonous or deleterious substances" refers to the following: (1) Fluorine and any mineral or mineral mixture that is to be used directly for the feeding of domestic animals and in which the fluorine exceeds the following: (A) Twenty-hundredth…

Sec. 16.7. As used in this chapter, "principal display panel" refers to the part of a label that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and customary conditions of display for retail sale. As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.8.

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "product name" means the name of the commercial feed that: (1) identifies it as to kind, class, or specific use; and (2) distinguishes it from all other products bearing the same brand name. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(18).] As a…

Sec. 17.5. As used in this chapter "raw milk" means any milk or milk product, including butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, and cheese, from any species other than humans, that has not been pasteurized according to processes recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administratio…

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "specialty pet" means a domesticated animal normally maintained in a cage or tank, including a gerbil, hamster, bird, fish, snake, and turtle. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(19).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-20…

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, "specialty pet food" means a commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by specialty pets. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(20).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 19.5. As used in this chapter, a "supplier" is a person or company that supplies commercial feed: (1) ingredients; (2) supplements; and (3) premixes; to an Indiana manufacturer or distributor. As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "commercial feed" means all materials, or combinations of materials, that are distributed or intended for distribution for use as feed or for mixing in feed, except as exempted in this section. The term does not include the following unless la…

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "contract feeder" means a person who: (1) is an independent contractor; (2) feeds commercial feed to animals under a contract where the commercial feed is supplied, furnished, or otherwise provided to the person; and (3) receives remuneration th…

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "ton" means a net weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds avoirdupois. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-1(21).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 21. This chapter shall be administered by the state chemist. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 22. The state chemist may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification …

Sec. 23. The state chemist shall publish at least annually, in a form that the state chemist considers proper: (1) information concerning the distribution of commercial feeds, together with data on their production and use that the state chemist considers advisable; and (2) a rep…

Sec. 24. (a) A person who manufactures a commercial feed or whose name appears on the label of a commercial feed may not distribute the commercial feed in Indiana without a commercial feed license issued by the state chemist. (b) An out-of-state distributor may not cause a commer…

Sec. 24.3. A person applying for a commercial feed license under section 24 of this chapter shall apply using forms provided by the director or forms reproduced locally by the applicant containing the following information: (1) Name, complete mailing address, and physical locatio…

Sec. 24.5. (a) Manufacturers and distributors located in Indiana who furnish substantial quantities of commercial feeds to customers in other states may apply to the director for interstate exclusion status. (b) The following conditions apply to a manufacturer or distributor with…

Sec. 25. (a) The state chemist may refuse to issue a license to any manufacturer or distributor who is not in compliance with this chapter. (b) The state chemist may revoke or suspend a commercial feed license that is not in compliance with this chapter. (c) The state chemist may…

Sec. 25.4. (a) Pet food and specialty pet food must be labeled with the following information: (1) Product name and brand name, if any, on the principal display panel as described in section 27.5 of this chapter. (2) The species of pet or specialty pet for which the food is inten…

Sec. 25.5. (a) Each ingredient of a pet food or specialty pet food must be listed in the ingredient statement as follows: (1) The names of all ingredients in the ingredient statement must be shown in letters or type of the same size. (2) The ingredients must be listed in descendi…

Sec. 25.6. (a) An artificial color may be used in a pet food or specialty pet food only if it has been shown to be harmless to pets or specialty pets. The permanent or provisional listing of an artificial color in the United States Food and Drug regulations as safe for use, toget…

Sec. 25.7. (a) The label of a pet food or specialty pet food that is intended for all life stages and sizes of the pet or specialty pet may include an unqualified claim, directly or indirectly, such as "complete and balanced", "perfect", "scientific", or "100% nutritious" if at l…

Sec. 25.8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), dog or cat food, including snacks or treats, labeled as complete and balanced for any or all life stages, as provided in section 25.7(c)(1) of this chapter, except those pet foods labeled in accordance with section 25.7(d) of t…

Sec. 25.9. (a) Except as required in section 28.1 of this chapter, the label of a dog or cat food may bear a statement of calorie content when the label meets all of the following: (1) The statement must be separate and distinct from the "Guaranteed Analysis" and shall appear und…

Sec. 26. A commercial feed, except a customer formula feed, must be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (1) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed as described in section 26.2(a)(1) of this chapter. (2) If…

Sec. 26.1. (a) When required by this chapter to list the name of each ingredient or collective term for the grouping of ingredients on a label, a commercial feed manufacturer shall use: (1) the ingredient name as defined in the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients as publishe…

Sec. 26.2. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer shall label commercial feed, other than customer formula feed, with the information prescribed as follows: (1) The product name and brand name, if any, as follows: (A) The brand or product name must be appropriate for the intended use…

Sec. 26.3. (a) The guarantees for: (1) crude protein; (2) equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen; (3) amino acids; (4) crude fat; (5) crude fiber; (6) acid detergent fiber; (7) calcium; (8) phosphorus; (9) salt; and (10) sodium; must be the sequence of nutritional guar…

Sec. 26.6. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer shall print the guarantees for: (1) crude protein; (2) equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen; (3) lysine; (4) methionine; and (5) other: (A) amino acids; (B) crude fat; (C) crude fiber; or (D) acid detergent fiber; in term…

Sec. 26.7. (a) This section does not apply to customer-formula feed. (b) A commercial feed manufacturer shall ensure that the nutritional content of a commercial feed is accurately represented in its label. The commercial animal feed's: (1) ingredients; (2) label; and (3) intende…

Sec. 26.8. (a) As used in this section, "feed" refers to: (1) commercial feed (as defined in IC 15-19-7-2); and (2) customer formula feed (as defined in IC 15-19-7-3). (b) A commercial feed manufacturer shall do the following: (1) Ensure all directions for use and precautionary s…

Sec. 26.9. (a) Urea and other nonprotein nitrogen products defined in the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials are acceptable ingredients only in commercial feeds for ruminant animals as a source of equivalent crude protein. (b) If a commerci…

Sec. 27. Customer formula feed must be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip, or other shipping document bearing the following information: (1) Name and address of the manufacturer. (2) Name and address of the purchaser. (3) Date of delivery. (4) The product name and bra…

Sec. 27.2. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer that produces commercial feed that contains additives, such as drugs, other special purpose additives, or nonnutritive additives, may be required to submit evidence to prove the safety and efficacy of the commercial feed when used acc…

Sec. 27.4. (a) A commercial feed manufacturer shall grind and treat: (1) screenings; or (2) grain and seed byproducts; containing weed seeds to destroy the viability of weed seeds. (b) The commercial feed manufacturer shall ensure that the finished product contains no: (1) viable…

Sec. 27.5. (a) The words "100%", or "All", or words of similar designation must not be used in the brand or product name of a pet food or specialty pet food if the product contains more than one (1) ingredient, not including water sufficient for processing, decharacterizing agent…

Sec. 28. A commercial feed is considered misbranded if any of the following conditions exist: (1) Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (2) It is distributed under the name of another commercial feed. (3) It is not labeled as required by section 26 or 27 of this …

Sec. 28.1. (a) "Light" requirements for calorie terms are as follows: (1) A dog food product that bears on its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or words of similar designation must: (A) contain no more than three thousand one hundred (3,100) kcal ME/kg for products…

Sec. 28.2. (a) The label of a pet food or specialty pet food must specify the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor. The statement of the place of business must include the street address, city, state, and ZIP code. However, the street address may be omitted if the …

Sec. 29. A commercial feed is considered adulterated if it meets any of the following conditions: (1) It bears or contains a poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to health. However, if the substance is not an added substance, the commercial feed is not …

Sec. 29.5. (a) The guaranteed analysis must be listed in the following order and format unless otherwise specified in this chapter: (1) A pet food or specialty pet food label must list the following required guarantees: (A) Minimum percentage of crude protein. (B) Minimum percent…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "customer formula feed" means commercial feed that consists of a mixture of commercial feeds or feed ingredients, each batch of which is mixed to meet the request of the final purchaser that the mixture contain a specific content of ingredients, n…

Sec. 30. (a) A distributor shall pay to the state chemist an inspection fee at the rate of forty cents ($0.40) per ton on all commercial feeds distributed into or within Indiana, subject to the following: (1) No fee shall be paid on a commercial feed if the payment has been made …