Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Commercial Fertilizers
15-16-2-49.5. Violations; Penalties

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

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