Sec. 70. (a) The examination of pesticide products shall be made under the direction of the state chemist to determine whether the pesticide products comply with this chapter.
(b) If it appears after an examination that a pesticide product fails to comply with this chapter and the state chemist contemplates instituting proceedings against any person, the state chemist shall give appropriate notice to the person.
(c) A person notified under subsection (b) shall be given an opportunity to present the person's views, either orally or in writing, with regard to the contemplated proceedings to the state chemist.
(d) Subject to subsection (e), if the state chemist determines that a person violated this chapter, the state chemist may refer the facts to the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the violation occurred with a copy of the results of the analysis or the examination of the pesticide product.
(e) This chapter may not be construed to require the state chemist to report for prosecution or for the institution of other proceedings minor violations of this chapter whenever the state chemist believes that the public interests will be best served by other action.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-19.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.71.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 16. Horticulture Control
15-16-4-1. Application of Chapter; Exported Pesticides
15-16-4-2. "Active Ingredient"
15-16-4-5. "Aquatic Ecologist"
15-16-4-12. "Final Printed Labeling"
15-16-4-17. "Highly Volatile Herbicide"
15-16-4-18. "Immediate Container"
15-16-4-19. "Inert Ingredient"
15-16-4-20. "Ingredient Statement"
15-16-4-31. "Pesticide for Use by Prescription Only"
15-16-4-32. "Pesticide Formulation"
15-16-4-33. "Pesticide Product"
15-16-4-37. "Restricted Use Pesticide"
15-16-4-39. "Terrestrial Ecologist"
15-16-4-42. Pesticide Review Board; Establishment; Membership; Terms
15-16-4-47. Board; per Diem and Travel Expenses
15-16-4-48. Board; Information Concerning Pesticides
15-16-4-49. Declaration of Injurious Pests
15-16-4-51. Administration; State Chemist
15-16-4-53. Delegation of Duties
15-16-4-54. Agreements With Other Agencies
15-16-4-55. Access to Pesticide Products
15-16-4-56. Pesticide Products That Are Considered to Be the Same
15-16-4-57. Prohibited Acts; Production, Distribution, Display, and Sale
15-16-4-58. Exemptions; Transporting; Public Officials
15-16-4-59. Prohibited Acts; Use
15-16-4-60. Exemptions; Used for Research
15-16-4-61. Pesticide Registration
15-16-4-63. Registration Fees Apply to Commercial Fertilizers That Contain Pesticides
15-16-4-64. Submission of Pesticide Formula; Registration; Notification; Penalties
15-16-4-65. Confidential Information
15-16-4-66. Distribution of Unregistered, Adulterated, and Misbranded Products Prohibited
15-16-4-67. Handling and Storage
15-16-4-68. Disposal and Storage
15-16-4-69. Violations; Penalties; Disposition of Penalties
15-16-4-70. Examination of Pesticide Products; Proceedings; Prosecution
15-16-4-72. Publication of Judgments
15-16-4-73. Stop Sale Orders; Notification
15-16-4-74. Condemnation and Confiscation
15-16-4-75. Condemned Pesticides Disposal