Sec. 47. (a) Any commercial fertilizer not in compliance with this chapter is subject to seizure based on a complaint of the state chemist filed in a court with jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial fertilizer is located.
(b) Subject to subsection (a), if the court finds the commercial fertilizer is in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial fertilizer, the commercial fertilizer must be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial fertilizer and the laws of the state.
(c) A court may not order the disposition of the commercial fertilizer without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for:
(1) release of the commercial fertilizer; or
(2) permission to process or relabel the commercial fertilizer to bring it into compliance with this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.30.
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