Sec. 26. (a) A person who fails to file an annual or a special report as required by this chapter within the time fixed by the state veterinarian for filing the report and for thirty (30) days after notice of default shall forfeit to the state one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of the continuance of the failure beginning thirty-one (31) days after the notice of default. The forfeiture is payable into the state treasury and is recoverable in a civil suit in the name of the state of Indiana brought in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court where the person has the person's principal office or in any county in which the person does business.
(b) The prosecuting attorneys, under the direction of the attorney general, shall prosecute for the recovery of forfeitures. The costs and expenses of prosecution must be paid out of the appropriation for the expenses of the courts.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-28.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.84.
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