Sec. 9. (a) The weed control board shall require persons who own:
(1) real estate; or
(2) easements, rights-of-way, or other similar interests in real estate;
in the county to control and contain noxious weeds growing on the real estate.
(b) A five (5) day written notice to remove any noxious weeds shall be issued by the board. The notice may be served:
(1) by certified or registered mail addressed to the latest address of the person or to the person's resident agent; or
(2) personally by the sheriff.
(c) The weed control board shall notify the township trustee when the board has sent a notice to a person to remove noxious weeds growing on real estate in the township.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-4.6-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 16. Horticulture Control
15-16-7-3. Establishment of Weed Control Board
15-16-7-4. Board Members; Terms; Officers; Traveling Expenses
15-16-7-5. Executive Director; Employees
15-16-7-6. County Highway Supervisor and Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Duties
15-16-7-7. Board's Powers and Duties
15-16-7-8. Marijuana Eradication Program
15-16-7-9. Property Owners; Obligation to Control Noxious Weeds; Removal Notice
15-16-7-10. Cutting and Destroying Noxious Weeds by Board; Statement of Costs to Property Owner
15-16-7-11. Failure to Pay for Weed Removal; Amount Placed on Tax Duplicate; Disposition of Funds
15-16-7-12. Cutting and Destroying Weeds by the Board on Governmental Property
15-16-7-13. Duties of the County Auditor Concerning Certified Statement of Costs
15-16-7-14. Cooperative Extension Service; Technical Assistance