Sec. 13. (a) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may not certify for a district under section 10 of this chapter more than two (2) organizations in a county in the district that satisfy the requirements of section 10 of this chapter.
(b) If more than two (2) organizations in a county in a district that satisfy the requirements of section 10 of this chapter apply for certification, the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may certify any two (2) of those organizations, considering the following criteria:
(1) Order of application for certification.
(2) Number of members of each organization.
(3) How long each organization has been in existence.
(4) Activity of each organization in promotion of agricultural interests.
(5) Diversity of representation of interests within the agricultural community.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
15-13-5-1. State Fair Board Established
15-13-5-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications
15-13-5-3. Board; Terms; Reappointment
15-13-5-3.2. Transition From Old Districts to New Districts
15-13-5-5. Presiding Officer; Other Officers
15-13-5-5.5. Standing Committees
15-13-5-6. Per Diem and Travel Expenses
15-13-5-7. Expenses of the Board
15-13-5-8. Holding Property in Name of Board Prohibited
15-13-5-9. Certification of Organization to Vote
15-13-5-10. Requirements for Certification of Organization to Vote
15-13-5-11. State Organizations; Certification
15-13-5-12. District Organizations; Certification
15-13-5-13. Certification When More Than One Organization Represents County Agriculture
15-13-5-14. Convention to Elect Committee Member; Notice
15-13-5-15. Convention Elections; Credentials; Copies
15-13-5-16. Presiding Officer at Convention; Tie Vote
15-13-5-17. Election of Member's Successor; Secret Ballots
15-13-5-18. District Convention Rules
15-13-5-19. Credentials to Vote at Convention; Contesting Credentials
15-13-5-20. Voting at District Convention
15-13-5-21. District Representative; Qualifications