Title 15, TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana pesticide review board established by section 42 of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(4) part.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 60. Section 59(4) of this chapter does not apply to pesticides used in research by: (1) the United States Department of Agriculture; (2) the United States Department of Interior; (3) the Purdue University agricultural research programs; or (4) other persons who are qualified…

Sec. 61. (a) Each pesticide product that is: (1) produced, distributed, sold, displayed, or offered for sale within Indiana; or (2) delivered for transportation or transported: (A) in intrastate commerce; or (B) between points within Indiana through any point outside Indiana; mus…

Sec. 62. (a) Each registrant shall pay an annual, nonrefundable application fee of one hundred seventy dollars ($170) for each application for each pesticide product submitted for registration or reregistration. (b) Each registration expires January 1 of each year. (c) All fees c…

pesticides Sec. 63. The registration fee provisions of section 62 of this chapter apply to commercial fertilizers containing pesticides. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-32.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

penalties Sec. 64. (a) The state chemist may require the submission of the complete formula of any pesticide product, including: (1) the confidential statement of formula; (2) the analytical methods for the analysis of the pesticide formulation and the analysis of residues of the…

Sec. 64.5. (a) A person who is: (1) regulated under this chapter; and (2) aggrieved by any decision of the state chemist; may obtain a review by the board if the person files a written petition with the board not later than thirty (30) days after the state chemist's decision. (b)…

Sec. 65. The state chemist may, by rule, declare that information required under this chapter is confidential. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-22.1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

products prohibited Sec. 66. A person may not distribute: (1) an unregistered pesticide product; (2) an adulterated pesticide product; or (3) a misbranded pesticide product. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-18.1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 67. A person may not produce, handle, transport, store, display, or distribute pesticide products in a manner as to endanger: (1) humans; (2) the environment; (3) food; (4) feed; or (5) any other products that may be: (A) transported; (B) stored; (C) displayed; or (D) distri…

Sec. 68. A person may not dispose of, discard, or store any pesticide products or pesticide containers in a manner that may cause injury to: (1) humans; (2) plants; (3) animals; (4) wildlife; (5) lands; or (6) waters; except the pests that pesticide products are intended to preve…

Sec. 69. (a) Subject to this section, if a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist under IC 4-21.5-3-6 may warn, cite, or impose a civil penalty on the person or: (1) deny; (2) suspend; (3) revoke; or (4) amend; the person's registrati…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "bulk pesticide" means any pesticide or mixture of pesticides that is transported or held in a reusable immediate container in undivided quantities greater than: (1) one hundred (100) pounds net dry weight; or (2) fifty-five (55) U.S. gallons liqu…

Sec. 70. (a) The examination of pesticide products shall be made under the direction of the state chemist to determine whether the pesticide products comply with this chapter. (b) If it appears after an examination that a pesticide product fails to comply with this chapter and th…

Sec. 71. (a) The state chemist may apply for a: (1) temporary; or (2) permanent; injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule adopted under the chapter notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. (b) A court may gr…

Sec. 72. The state chemist shall publish, in a form the state chemist considers proper, notice of all the judgments entered in actions instituted under the authority of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-24.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 73. (a) Except as provided in subsection (f), if the state chemist: (1) finds any pesticide product: (A) upon any premises; or (B) in any means of conveyance; where it is held for purposes of, or during or after, distribution or sale; and (2) determines that the pesticide pr…

Sec. 74. (a) The state chemist may file a claim in accordance with subsection (b) to condemn any pesticide product that is: (1) distributed, sold, or offered for sale in Indiana; or (2) delivered for transportation or transported: (A) in intrastate commerce; or (B) between points…

Sec. 75. (a) If a pesticide product is condemned under this chapter, the court shall enter a decree ordering the: (1) disposal; (2) destruction; or (3) sale; as the court may direct. (b) If the pesticide product is sold under subsection (a), the proceeds, less legal costs, shall …

Sec. 76. Whenever a decree of condemnation is entered under section 75(a) of this chapter against a pesticide product: (1) court costs; (2) fees; (3) storage costs; and (4) other proper expenses; shall be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of the pesticid…

Sec. 77. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally: (1) violates this chapter; or (2) impedes or prevents the state chemist or the state chemist's authorized agent in performance of the state chemist's duty in connection with this chapter; commits a Class C misdemeanor…

Sec. 78. A person who, with intent to defraud: (1) uses; or (2) reveals; information relative to formulas of products acquired under authority of section 64 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-22.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "defoliant" means any: (1) substance; or (2) mixture of substances; intended to cause leaves or foliage to drop from a plant with or without causing abscission. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(5).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "desiccant" means any: (1) substance; or (2) mixture of substances; intended for artificially accelerating the drying of plant tissues. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-2(6).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Sec. 1. (a) The state veterinarian shall be appointed by the board with the approval of the governor. (b) The state veterinarian serves as the chief administrative officer of the board. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 10. The salary of the employees of the board shall be fixed according to IC 4-12-2. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-10.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 11. Employees are entitled to receive necessary transportation and per diem expenses while away from the employees' official station and performing official duties. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-11.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 12. (a) An employee may not receive or collect any fee or other payment for any services provided as an employee. (b) To learn professional skills and become familiar with new developments in the field of veterinary medicine, the state veterinarian or other veterinarians emp…

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-13.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.47.

Sec. 2. The state veterinarian: (1) must: (A) be a graduate of a recognized veterinary college; (B) be licensed and accredited to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana; and (C) have at least five (5) years experience as a general practitioner of veterinary medicine or as a vete…

Sec. 3. The state veterinarian shall serve a term of four (4) years. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 4. A vacancy in the office of state veterinarian shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for a full term. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. The state veterinarian: (1) serves as the chief administrative officer of the board and performs the duties delegated by the board to the state veterinarian; (2) provides technical advice and assistance to, and serves as the chief administrative officer of, the Indiana bo…

Sec. 6. The state veterinarian may, subject to the approval of the board: (1) organize the personnel and functions of the board into divisions and subdivisions; (2) delegate responsibilities to the divisions and employees; and (3) consolidate, divide, or abolish the divisions and…

Sec. 7. The salary of the state veterinarian is fixed by the board with the approval of the governor. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 8. The board: (1) may appoint one (1) assistant state veterinarian; and (2) shall appoint other employees necessary to carry out this article. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 9. All employees of the board shall be selected on a nonpartisan basis and may not be discharged for political reasons. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-4-9.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 1. (a) The whole claim or a judgment for the whole claim of a person is entitled to the same preferences in an insolvency proceeding under IC 22-2-10-1 if the claim or judgment is against: (1) the owner or operator of a dairy plant or receiving station or any other premises …

Sec. 1. A person who: (1) traps, detains, injures, or kills a pigeon, knowing that the pigeon is a racing pigeon, homer, racing homer, or homing pigeon; and (2) is not the owner of the pigeon; commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-15-1.] As added b…

Sec. 2. A person who: (1) knowingly removes or damages any identification attached to a racing pigeon, homer, racing homer, or homing pigeon; and (2) is not the owner of the pigeon; commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-15-2.] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "animal care facility" refers to an animal care facility (as defined in IC 6-9-39-1) that has companion animals that are available for adoption. The term includes the following: (1) Governmental and private entities. (2) Animal rescues. As added b…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "companion animal" means a dog or a cat. As added by P.L.201-2016, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. Beginning July 1, 2021, except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, a companion animal shall be spayed or neutered before adoption from an animal care facility. As added by P.L.201-2016, SEC.3.

Sec. 4. (a) A companion animal may be exempted from the requirements of section 3 of this chapter if a veterinarian (as defined in IC 15-17-2-102) determines, following an examination, that the companion animal: (1) has a permanent health condition that precludes safe administrat…

Sec. 1. (a) A commercial dog breeder shall comply with the standards of care set forth in 9 CFR 3.1 through 9 CFR 3.12. (b) A commercial dog breeder: (1) may not house a dog in a cage containing a wire floor unless the cage contains an accommodation that allows the dog to be off …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "livestock" includes the following: (1) Beef cattle, dairy cattle, and other animals of the bovine species. (2) Swine and other animals of the porcine species. (3) Sheep and other members of the ovine species. (4) Horses, mules, burros, asses, and…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the livestock industry promotion and development fund established by section 4(a) of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-3(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. The department shall aid, encourage, foster, and promote the development and improvement of the livestock industry throughout Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.2-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. (a) The livestock industry promotion and development fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the department. (b) Money in the fund must be spent by the department: (1) exclusively for the purposes described in this chapter and IC 15-11-14, including …

Sec. 5. The department may make grants from the fund to associations or organizations for the following purposes: (1) To conduct or support livestock industry shows, sales, expositions, conventions, or similar events throughout Indiana consistent with the purposes of this chapter…