Sec. 43. (a) The state chemist may:
(1) cancel the registration of any brand of commercial fertilizer; or
(2) refuse to register any brand of commercial fertilizer in accordance with this chapter;
if the state chemist receives satisfactory evidence that the registrant has used fraudulent or deceptive practices in the evasion or attempted evasion of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) The state chemist may not revoke or refuse a registration under subsection (a) until the registrant receives notice and has the opportunity to appear for a hearing.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-10.]
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