Title 15, TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "producer-cooperative" includes: (1) corporations or associations organized under IC 15-12-1; or (2) similar corporations or associations organized under agricultural cooperative marketing acts of states adjoining Indiana and admitted to do busine…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "producer-distributor" includes a person that: (1) owns, manages, or controls a dairy herd; and (2) sells or distributes milk from the person's own herd at wholesale or retail. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(5).] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to races conducted at racetracks licensed under IC 4-31. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "horse" includes a stallion, mare, filly, gelding, colt, donkey, or mule. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-5.2-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "race" means: (1) a speed trial for a horse; or (2) a contest in which horses run, gallop, pace, or trot; that is conducted either in the presence of at least fifty (50) persons or after there has been public notice that it would occur. [Pre-2008 …

Sec. 4. (a) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly conducts or participates in a race not authorized under this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person may conduct a race only after April 14 and before November 16. A person may conduct races during not m…

Sec. 5. A person who, with intent to stimulate or depress the performance of a horse in a race: (1) administers a controlled substance listed in IC 35-48 to the horse less than twenty-four (24) hours before the race; (2) injures or otherwise affects the horse; or (3) possesses an…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following: (1) Research laboratories. (2) A laboratory that uses animals for the production of medicines or other products. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid bill of sale for the dog from: (1) a breeder or kennel; (2) an animal control facility; or (3) a private individual; to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 1…

Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must: (1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and (2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale; for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5…

Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog: (1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and (2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.305. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.20.

registration Sec. 1. (a) A commercial dog breeder shall register annually with the board. (b) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the one (1) year period. (c) The fee t…

Sec. 2. (a) A commercial dog broker shall register annually with the board. (b) The board shall provide for notice of the upcoming expiration of registration to each registrant at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the one (1) year period. (c) The fee to register or …

Sec. 3. (a) The commercial dog breeder and broker fund is established for the purpose of funding: (1) the inspection of commercial dog breeding operations by the board; and (2) the enforcement by the board of laws concerning commercial dog breeders and commercial dog brokers. The…

Sec. 1. (a) The center shall facilitate the coordination of regulatory duties of the state board and the board upon the approval of each respective entity, as set forth in a memorandum of understanding or other agreement. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to amend th…

Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian, acting as the chief administrative officer of the center, is authorized to direct activities of employees of the board and state board: (1) within the statutory authority of each entity; and (2) in furtherance of the purposes set forth in IC 15…

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.…