Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers
15-16-2-40. Noncompliance With Analysis; Order for Refund to Purchaser; Appeal

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

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"

15-16-2-3. "Blender"

15-16-2-4. "Blending"

15-16-2-5. "Board"

15-16-2-6. "Brand"

15-16-2-7. "Bulk Fertilizer"

15-16-2-8. "Commercial Fertilizer"

15-16-2-9. "Custom Blend"

15-16-2-10. "Distributor"

15-16-2-11. "Fertilizer Material"

15-16-2-12. "Grade"

15-16-2-13. "Mixed Fertilizer"

15-16-2-14. "Official Sample"

15-16-2-15. "Permit"

15-16-2-16. "Percent"; "Percentage"

15-16-2-17. "Person"

15-16-2-18. "Registrant"

15-16-2-19. "Sell"; "Sale"

15-16-2-20. "Specialty Fertilizer"

15-16-2-21. "Storage"

15-16-2-22. "Ton"

15-16-2-23. "Use"

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

15-16-2-27. Chairperson

15-16-2-28. Nonvoting Members

15-16-2-29. Meetings; Quorum

15-16-2-30. Per Diem and Travel Expenses

15-16-2-31. Commercial Fertilizer; Label; Application; Fee; Registration; Information; Analysis; Exemptions

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

15-16-2-43. Fraudulent or Deceptive Practices; Cancellation of Registration; Refusal to Register; Notice; Hearing

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

15-16-2-47. Seizure of Commercial Fertilizer; Condemnation and Disposal; Release of Commercial Fertilizer

15-16-2-48. Repealed

15-16-2-49. Injunctions

15-16-2-49.5. Violations; Penalties

15-16-2-50. Regulation by Political Subdivision Prohibited; Petition; Hearing