Title 15, AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "receiving station" means any place other than a dairy processing plant where milk or cream is received, weighed, sampled, or tested for shipment to any other processing plant. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-2(2).] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "standard Babcock testing glassware" means glassware and weights that comply with specifications for official apparatus for the Babcock method as defined in the latest edition of Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International. [Pre-2008 Recodi…

Sec. 8. The creamery license division of Purdue University, in cooperation with the board, shall enforce this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-1-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 9. (a) The creamery examining board is established. The board consists of eight (8) members composed of the following: (1) Three (3) producers of milk and cream. (2) Three (3) processors of milk and cream. (3) One (1) member of the animal sciences department who shall be app…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana standardbred advisory board established by section 2 of this chapter. [2008 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 10. (a) The standardbred horse fund is established. (b) The money received by the Indiana horse racing commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the standardbred horse fund. Money remaining in the standardbred horse fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not r…

Sec. 2. The Indiana standardbred advisory board is established to make recommendations to the Indiana horse racing commission (IC 4-31-3-1) for the furtherance of the standardbred horse industry in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, S…

Sec. 3. The Indiana standardbred advisory board consists of seven (7) members selected as follows: (1) The chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission, or the chairman's designee, is an ex officio member. (2) Two (2) members who are county fair racing participants, appointed …

Sec. 4. The term of a board member appointed under section 3(2) and 3(3) of this chapter is three (3) years. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 5. (a) The advisory board shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a treasurer, and other officers the board considers necessary. The chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission serves as secretary and is entitled to vote on all matters. (b) The records of the boar…

Sec. 6. The board shall meet quarterly and at other times as the members consider necessary. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of at least four (4) members after presenting the written request to the secretary. Members must receive at lea…

Sec. 7. Board members, excluding the chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission, are eligible to receive a per diem on days the board is in session. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.5-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 8. (a) After considering the recommendations of the board, the Indiana horse racing commission may: (1) conduct educational, informational, and youth programs, and sponsor and expend funds for any program and advertising aimed at promoting the standardbred industry in Indian…

Sec. 9. All money that is disbursed as prescribed in section 8 of this chapter must be divided so that of all the money dispensed in any one (1) year: (1) at least sixty percent (60%) is supplemented for use in prescribed programs of county and 4-H fairs; and (2) not more than fo…

Sec. 1. If a dog kills or injures any livestock while the livestock is in the care, custody, and control of the livestock's owner or the owner's agent, the owner or harborer of the dog is liable to the owner of the livestock for all damages sustained, including reasonable attorne…

Sec. 2. A person who observes a dog in the act of killing or injuring livestock may kill the dog if the person has the consent of the person in possession of the real estate on which the dog is found. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-7-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.…

Sec. 1. A person may not operate: (1) a commercial dog breeder operation; (2) as a commercial dog broker; (3) a retail pet store; (4) an animal care facility; or (5) an animal rescue operation; without being registered with the board in accordance with IC 15-21-3. As added by P.L…

Sec. 2. A person who: (1) is registered as a commercial dog breeder; and (2) operates a commercial dog breeder operation; shall indicate that the person is registered as a commercial dog breeder in a place clearly visible to the public. As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.…

Sec. 2.5. The following entities that are registered under IC 15-21-3 shall post notice of the entity's registration with the board in a prominent place visible to the public: (1) A retail pet store. (2) An animal care facility. (3) An animal rescue operation. As added by P.L.4-2…

Sec. 3. (a) A commercial dog breeder who knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board as a commercial dog breeder commits a Class A misdemeanor. (b) A commercial dog broker who knowingly or intentionally fails to register with the board as a commercial dog broker c…

Sec. 1. The Indiana center for animal policy is established. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. The center is comprised of the following entities: (1) The state board established by IC 15-17-3-1. (2) The board established by IC 25-38.1-2-1. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian is the chief administrative officer of the center. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. The center shall protect human and animal health and ensure efficient delivery of animal health services and products of animal origin in Indiana by doing the following: (1) Develop animal policy to address Indiana's need for a healthy animal population, a safe food suppl…

Sec. 1. The governor shall appoint the director of the department. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. The director: (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor; and (3) is responsible to the secretary. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. The director may appoint employees and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.107.

Sec. 4. The director may delegate the director's authority to the appropriate department staff. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. The director shall establish a board to advise the department in the implementation of the department's duties. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-9-3-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to the following: (1) Contracts that may be terminated or altered at will. (2) Contracts formed or renewed after June 30, 1989. (b) This chapter may not be construed to impair the obligation of a contract in violation of Article 1, Section 24 of t…

Sec. 10. (a) Upon the termination of a written or an unwritten contract between a retailer and a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor of farm or industrial machinery under which the retailer had agreed to maintain an inventory, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor sha…

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in section 14 of this chapter, a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase farm or industrial machinery that: (1) the retailer previously purchased from the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor; and (2) the retailer held as inve…

Sec. 12. (a) The price for a repurchase under this chapter must equal the sum of: (1) one hundred percent (100%) of the net cost of all new, unsold, undamaged, and complete farm or industrial machinery (except repair parts); plus (2) one hundred percent (100%) of the current net …

Sec. 13. Upon the payment to the retailer of the repurchase price under section 12 of this chapter, the title to the inventory passes to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-13.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.

Sec. 14. This chapter does not require the repurchase of any of the following: (1) A repair part that has a limited storage life or is subject to deterioration, including rubber items, gaskets, batteries, solvents, and lubricants. (2) A single repair part that is priced as a set …

Sec. 15. A wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor that fails or refuses to repurchase inventory as required under this chapter within ninety (90) days after the termination of a contract is liable in a civil action to the retailer for: (1) one hundred percent (100%) of the curr…

Sec. 16. (a) If a retailer: (1) is an individual who dies or is incapacitated; or (2) is a corporation that becomes insolvent; the retailer's heirs, personal representative, guardian, or receiver may compel a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor to repurchase the retailer's i…

Sec. 17. A retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor may, in person or through a representative, inspect all inventory and certify its acceptability when it is packed for shipment to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor for repurchase under this chapter. [Pre-200…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "all terrain vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-5.7. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.86-2010, SEC.9.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "current net price" means: (1) the price listed by a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor of inventory in effect at the time a contract is terminated; minus (2) an applicable trade or cash discount. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-3.…

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "farm or industrial machinery" means any of the following: (1) A farm implement. (2) A tractor. (3) Farm machinery. (4) Utility and industrial equipment. (5) Construction machinery, including a track and wheel tractor, a motor grader, and an e…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "inventory" means farm or industrial machinery held by a retailer. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "net cost" means: (1) the price a retailer paid to a wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor for inventory; minus (2) any discounts, retainage, and prepaid freight or return freight. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-6.] As added by P.L.2…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a trust, or an unincorporated association. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person engaged in the business of selling, at retail, farm or industrial machinery. (b) The term does not include a retail seller of: (1) petroleum products, if the sale of petroleum products is the primary purpose of the re…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "retainage" refers to various purchase, invoice, and other discounts held by the supplier and due the retailer at a later time. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-7-7-9.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.3.