Title 15, AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 4. A member of the board is entitled to a per diem and transportation expense as provided by law when engaged in the member's official duties. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. (a) The term of a member of the board is four (4) years beginning on April 1. (b) A member serves until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person is not eligible to serve as a member of the board for more than tw…

Sec. 6. (a) The terms of: (1) the member engaged in dairying; and (2) the member engaged in swine production; appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter expire March 31, 2008, and every four (4) years thereafter. (b) The terms of: (1) the members engaged in: (A) poultry product…

Sec. 7. At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the term of office of a member of the board, the governor shall appoint a successor. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 8. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall immediately appoint a successor to complete the unexpired term. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-3-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 9. The board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from the board's membership each year at the board's April meeting. The chairperson and vice chairperson each serve a term of one (1) year. The state veterinarian serves as secretary of the board. [Pre-2008 Recodifi…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "engaged in the production of milk" includes every person engaged in producing milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana as a: (1) producer; (2) producer-distributor; or (3) producer-cooperative. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(3).…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "milk" means the lacteal secretion obtained by the milking of one (1) or more cows or other dairy animals, including goats, whether in the original or in any processed form, including cream, buttermilk, and skimmed milk intended for human consumpt…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(1).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person who produces milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-1(4).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

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. 7. A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may not assess: (1) a permit fee; (2) a license fee; or (3) an inspection fee; on a person engaged in the production of milk. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-2-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

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.

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 to register or…

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. 2.3. (a) A retail pet store shall file an initial registration with the board in a form prescribed by the board. (b) After the initial registration under subsection (a), a retail pet store shall register annually with the board in a manner prescribed by the board. (c) The bo…

Sec. 2.5. (a) An animal care facility and an animal rescue operation shall file an initial registration with the board in a form prescribed by the board. (b) After the initial registration under subsection (a): (1) an animal care facility; and (2) an animal rescue operation; shal…

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; (2) the inspection of retail pet stores by the board; and (3) the enforcement by the board of laws concerning c…

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…