Sec. 23. (a) A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, schedules of charges, contracts, agreements, or other documentary evidence:
(1) before the state veterinarian or board, or in obedience to a subpoena of the state veterinarian or board, regardless of whether the subpoena was signed or issued by the state veterinarian, the state veterinarian delegate, or board; or
(2) in a cause or proceeding, criminal or civil, based upon or growing out of an alleged violation of this chapter;
on the ground that the testimony, evidence, documents, or other evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.
(b) A person may not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for or on account of a transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the person is compelled to testify or produce testimony, evidence, documents, or other evidence after having claimed the person's privilege against self-incrimination. However, a person testifying is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-25.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 17. Animal Health and Animal Products
Chapter 5. Meat and Poultry Inspection; Humane Slaughter Act
15-17-5-3. Designation of Board
15-17-5-5. Powers of Board or State Veterinarian
15-17-5-6. Prohibitions Regarding Livestock and Poultry Products
15-17-5-8. Anesthetic Measures Before Severance of Carotid Arteries
15-17-5-9. Granting of Inspection Service
15-17-5-10. Completion of Inspection; Reasonable Access
15-17-5-12. Duty of Board to Provide Inspection Service; Fee
15-17-5-13. No Inspection for Products Not Intended for Use as Human Food
15-17-5-14. Inspection of Bison, Farm Raised Cervidae, or Ratitae
15-17-5-16. Prohibition Against Use of Official Device, Mark, or Certificate
15-17-5-17. Violations; Penalties
15-17-5-18. Schedule of Slaughter
15-17-5-19. Duties of Establishments
15-17-5-20. Detention of Livestock or Poultry Products or Animals Pending Investigation
15-17-5-21. Procedures for Seizure and Condemnation of Article or Animal
15-17-5-22. Investigatory Powers of State Veterinarian
15-17-5-23. No Right Against Self-Incrimination
15-17-5-24. Failure to Obey Subpoena or Other Requirement
15-17-5-25. Falsifying or Interfering With Documentary Evidence or Inspection
15-17-5-26. Failure to File Report; Forfeiture After Notice of Default
15-17-5-27. Adverse Conditions in Official Establishment
15-17-5-28. Powers of State Veterinarian or Board Upon Finding of Adverse Conditions
15-17-5-29. Notice of Violation; Right to Counsel; Hearing