Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development
15-15-12-23. Ballots; Petitions; Forms

Sec. 23. (a) The ballot for the election of a district council member must include the name of each producer who:
(1) meets the qualifications set forth in section 17(b) of this chapter; and
(2) files with the council, not later than June 30 of the year of the election, a petition in support of candidacy signed by ten (10) other producers who reside in the district.
(b) The council shall provide petition forms upon request and shall make forms available:
(1) at cooperative extension service offices located in the district; and
(2) via the council's Internet web site.
(c) The council shall allow a producer to request a ballot through the council's Internet web site.
(d) A name other than the names of the producers who have qualified under this section may not be printed on the ballot by the council. All names on the ballot must be listed in alphabetical order based on the producer's surname.
(e) The council shall require each producer who submits a ballot to provide a separate attestation that the person is an eligible producer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-18.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.7.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 15. Agriculture and Animals

Article 15. Horticulture Products

Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development

15-15-12-1. Application of Chapter

15-15-12-2. "Bushel"

15-15-12-3. "Corn"

15-15-12-4. "Council"

15-15-12-5. "Dean of Agriculture"

15-15-12-6. "Director"

15-15-12-7. "First Purchase"

15-15-12-8. "First Purchaser"

15-15-12-9. "Grain"

15-15-12-10. "Market Development"

15-15-12-11. "Marketing Year"

15-15-12-12. "Person"

15-15-12-13. "Producer"

15-15-12-14. "Promotion"

15-15-12-15. "Research"

15-15-12-16. "Sale"

15-15-12-17. Indiana Corn Marketing Council Established; Membership; Residence; per Diem and Travel Expenses

15-15-12-18. Terms

15-15-12-19. Vacancies

15-15-12-20. Appointment of Nonvoting Council Members

15-15-12-21. Election Districts; Qualifications; Appointments; Ex Officio Members

15-15-12-22. Date of Election; Notice

15-15-12-23. Ballots; Petitions; Forms

15-15-12-24. Absentee Ballots

15-15-12-25. Election Judges; Teller Committee; Traveling Expenses

15-15-12-26. Election; Date and Location

15-15-12-27. Council's Duties

15-15-12-28. Council Meetings

15-15-12-29. Payment of Expenses; Investments; Market Development

15-15-12-30. Repealed

15-15-12-30.5. Repealed

15-15-12-31. Liability for Debts and Actions of the Council

15-15-12-32. Assessments; Collection; Handling Fee

15-15-12-32.5. Repealed

15-15-12-33. Refunds to Producers; Application; Proof of Deduction of Assessment From Corn Sale Price; Deadline for Payment of Refund

15-15-12-34. Information to Be Included in Checkoff Refund Form

15-15-12-35. Maintaining Records and Supplying Information by First Purchaser; Audit by Council; Qualifications of Auditor

15-15-12-36. Failure to Remit Assessments; Hearing; Civil Action; Penalty

15-15-12-37. Restrictions on Use of Assessment

15-15-12-38. Procedures for Termination if Refunds Are Greater Than 25%

15-15-12-39. Injunctions