Title 15, AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 7. A permit issued under this chapter expires as follows: (1) A bulk milk hauler/sampler permit expires two (2) years after the most recent inspection. (2) A dairy farm permit expires upon an action listed in subdivisions (4) through (6). (3) A permit, other than a bulk milk…

Sec. 8. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement sections 3 through 7 of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-23-2(j).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 9. (a) The state veterinarian shall examine each application for a permit required in this chapter. If the applicant for a permit has complied with all statutes and rules enforced by the board, the state veterinarian shall cause the premises, location, equipment, and operati…

Sec. 1. Subject to section 4(b) of this chapter, this chapter applies to a fair association described in section 2 of this chapter and organized after March 5, 1889. [2008 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 2. (a) A group of at least five (5) persons may form an incorporated company for the purpose of forming a fair association to improve the breeding and speed of stock and to promote agriculture. (b) To form a fair association described in subsection (a), a group must adopt wr…

Sec. 3. Every fair association shall file its articles of association in the recorder's office of the county where the association is formed. The recorder shall record the articles of association in the miscellaneous record. The record or a certified copy of the record is conclus…

Sec. 4. (a) A fair association is a corporation from the date the articles of incorporation are filed in the appropriate recorder's office. The fair association has all the rights, powers, and privileges given to a corporation under common law, including the right to: (1) sue and…

Sec. 5. A fair association may provide in its bylaws for the admission and expulsion of members and for the election of officers as may be necessary to accomplish the goals of the corporation. A fair association may adopt bylaws for the governance of the officers and members of t…

Sec. 1. This chapter does not limit the power of an agency of the state or a political subdivision to adopt a rule or an ordinance that does not conflict with this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "owner" means the owner of a dog. The term includes a person who possesses, keeps, or harbors a dog. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Sec. 3. (a) If a dog, without provocation, bites a person: (1) who is acting peaceably; and (2) who is in a location where the person may be required to be in order to discharge a duty imposed upon the person by: (A) the laws of Indiana; (B) the laws of the United States; or (C) …

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the owner of a dog commits a Class C misdemeanor if: (1) the owner recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to take reasonable steps to restrain the dog; (2) the dog enters property other than the property of the dog's owner;…

Sec. 5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Coydog" means: (A) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; or (B) an animal that is the offspring of: (i) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; and (ii) ano…

Sec. 6. An owner of a dog is exempt under section 4 of this chapter if the dog commits an act described in section 4 of this chapter during the period that the dog is owned by: (1) the United States; (2) an agency of the United States; or (3) a governmental entity (as defined in …

Sec. 7. If a law enforcement officer or any other person having authority to impound animals has probable cause to believe that there has been a violation of section 4 of this chapter, IC 35-46-3-6 applies. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SE…

Sec. 1.5. This article does not apply to a: (1) hobby breeder; (2) person who breeds at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the person's dogs as sport dogs for hunting purposes; or (3) person who breeds at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the person's dogs as service dogs or a…

Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.4.

Sec. 2.3. "Animal care facility" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-9-39-1. As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.5.

Sec. 2.5. "Animal rescue operation" means a person or organization that: (1) accepts during one (1) year: (A) more than twelve (12) dogs; or (B) more than: (i) nine (9) dogs; and (ii) three (3) unweaned litters of puppies; that are available for adoption as pets or as companion a…

Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.

Sec. 3.5. "Canine care certified program" refers to the certificate program administered by Purdue University that establishes standards for canine: (1) nutrition; (2) veterinary care; (3) housing; (4) handling; and (5) exercise. As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.7.…

Sec. 4. "Commercial dog breeder" means a person who: (1) maintains more than nineteen (19) unaltered female dogs that are at least twelve (12) months of age; and (2) engages in the sale of dogs, resulting from the breeding of dogs, to: (A) a dog broker; (B) a pet store; or (C) th…

Sec. 5. "Commercial dog broker" means a person: (1) who is a Class "B" licensee under 9 CFR 1.1; or (2) who sells at least five hundred (500) dogs in a calendar year. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-2024, SEC.9.

Sec. 5.3. "Hobby breeder" means a person who maintains fewer than twenty (20) unaltered female dogs that are at least twelve (12) months of age. As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.10.

Sec. 6. "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other business entity. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.

Sec. 6.5. (a) "Retail pet store" means a commercial enterprise that sells dogs from a place of business at which the seller, buyer, and dog are physically present so the buyer may observe the dog before purchasing or taking custody of that dog after purchase. (b) The term exclude…

Sec. 6.7. "Unit" refers to a county, municipality, or township. As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.12.

Sec. 7. "Veterinarian" means an individual licensed as a veterinarian under IC 25-38.1. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of veterinary medicine established by IC 25-38.1-2-1. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. "Center" refers to the Indiana center for animal policy established by IC 15-17.5-2-1. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. "State board" refers to the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. "State veterinarian" refers to the state veterinarian appointed under IC 15-17-4-1. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. The Indiana state department of agriculture is established. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.26.

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide. (b) The study conducted under subsection (a) must include the following: (1) A summary of existing studies and literature regarding the feas…

Sec. 2. The director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the department. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-2-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "biomass" means agriculturally based sources of renewable energy, including the following: (1) Agricultural crops. (2) Agricultural wastes and residues. (3) Wood and wood byproducts, including the following: (A) Wood residue. (B) Forest thinni…

Sec. 4. The department shall work with: (1) automobile manufacturers to improve awareness and labeling of E85 fuel; and (2) the appropriate companies to include E85 fuel stations in updates of global positioning navigation software. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-2-4.] A…

Sec. 5. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of the department. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-2-4.5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 6. (a) The general assembly declares that it is the policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of agriculture, agricultural businesses, and agricultural land for the production of food, fuel, fiber, and other agricultural products…

Sec. 7. The department may keep records submitted to the department by a livestock producer under a voluntary certification program confidential. As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.29.

Sec. 8. Before November 1 of each year, the department shall submit an annual report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.130-2018, SEC.78.

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "user" includes: (1) a rural community; (2) a farmer; (3) an agribusiness; or (4) any other individual or entity using the online portal established under this section for the purposes described in subsection (d). (b) The department shall esta…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" means the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.34.

Sec. 2. The director is designated as the state official to make application to and receive from the United States Secretary of Agriculture, or any other proper federal official, under and subject to Public Law 499, 81st Congress, approved May 3, 1950, the trust assets, either fu…

Sec. 3. (a) The director may enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Section 2(f) of Public Law 499, 81st Congress, upon the terms and conditions and for periods as may be mutually agreeable, authorizing the United States Secretary of Agricultu…