Sec. 40. (a) If an analysis conducted by the state chemist under section 38 of this chapter shows that a commercial fertilizer fails in any respect to meet the guaranteed analysis filed by a registrant under section 31 of this chapter, the state chemist may require the payment of a refund to the purchaser equal to the difference between:
(1) the price the purchaser paid for the commercial fertilizer; and
(2) the current value of the commercial fertilizer after the state chemist's analysis.
(b) The registrant must forward receipts for payment of refunds required under subsection (a) promptly to the state chemist. If the purchaser cannot be found, the registrant shall pay the refund to a local charitable or educational organization of the registrant's choice and forward the receipts promptly to the state chemist.
(c) This section does not prevent the appeal of the imposition of any penalty assessed by the state chemist under this chapter to a court with jurisdiction.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.24.
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