Sec. 49.5. (a) If a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist may:
(1) warn, issue a citation to, or impose a civil penalty on the person; or
(2) deny, suspend, revoke, or amend the person's registration under this chapter.
(b) The state chemist shall adopt by rule, under IC 4-22-2, a schedule of civil penalties that may be imposed under subsection (a). The state chemist may impose a civil penalty only according to a schedule of civil penalties recommended by the board.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.31.
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