Sec. 33. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who distributes commercial fertilizers:
(1) in bulk; or
(2) in packages weighing more than twelve (12) pounds;
in Indiana to a person who is not a registrant or permit holder under this chapter shall pay to the state chemist an inspection fee computed under subsection (b).
(b) The inspection fee charged under subsection (a) is forty-five cents ($0.45) per ton for each ton of commercial fertilizer distributed. If a fertilizer tonnage report is required under this chapter, the minimum inspection fee is ten dollars ($10) payable semiannually.
(c) Sales or exchanges between importers, manufacturers, distributors, or registrants are exempt from the inspection fee.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-3-6(a); subsections (b), (c) formerly 15-3-3-6(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 16. Horticulture Control
Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers
15-16-2-1. State Chemist; Appointment
15-16-2-1.5. Manure Based Fertilizer; Exceptions; Rules
15-16-2-2. Construction of Chapter
15-16-2-2.5. "Ammonium Nitrate"
15-16-2-8. "Commercial Fertilizer"
15-16-2-11. "Fertilizer Material"
15-16-2-13. "Mixed Fertilizer"
15-16-2-16. "Percent"; "Percentage"
15-16-2-20. "Specialty Fertilizer"
15-16-2-24. Office of the State Chemist Established; Appointment; Administration
15-16-2-25. Fertilizer Advisory Board; Establishment; Membership
15-16-2-26. Members; Removal; Vacancies
15-16-2-30. Per Diem and Travel Expenses
15-16-2-32. Labeling Requirements
15-16-2-33. Inspection Fee; Exemptions
15-16-2-34. Permit to Report Commercial Fertilizer Sold; Fee
15-16-2-35. Disposition of Inspection Fees
15-16-2-36. Excess Funds From Fees Collected; Disposition
15-16-2-37. Annual Publication by State Chemist; Information Required
15-16-2-38. Inspection, Analysis, and Tests; Entry Onto Premises; Subpoenas
15-16-2-39. Official Commercial Fertilizer Analysis; Report
15-16-2-40. Noncompliance With Analysis; Order for Refund to Purchaser; Appeal
15-16-2-41. Storage of Bulk Fertilizers
15-16-2-42. Misbranded and Adulterated Commercial Fertilizers; Unlawful Distribution
15-16-2-44. Rules; Certification and Education Programs; Fees; Waivers
15-16-2-44.5. Disposition of Fees
15-16-2-45. Use of Technologies to Protect Waters From Release of Bulk Fertilizers
15-16-2-46. Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders
15-16-2-49.5. Violations; Penalties
15-16-2-50. Regulation by Political Subdivision Prohibited; Petition; Hearing