Indiana Code
Chapter 5. Meat and Poultry Inspection; Humane Slaughter Act
15-17-5-28. Powers of State Veterinarian or Board Upon Finding of Adverse Conditions

Sec. 28. (a) This section applies if, upon inspection of an establishment, the state veterinarian or board finds a condition that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) May affect adversely the wholesomeness of meat, poultry, meat food products, meat byproducts, or poultry products.
(2) Is in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
(b) The state veterinarian or board may do either of the following:
(1) Furnish evidence of the violation to the prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit in which the violation occurs.
(2) Issue an order to the person in authority at the offending establishment to abate the condition or violation within five (5) days or other reasonable time required to abate the condition or violation. The proceedings to abate must be in accordance with IC 4-21.5.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-30.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 15. Agriculture and Animals

Article 17. Animal Health and Animal Products

Chapter 5. Meat and Poultry Inspection; Humane Slaughter Act

15-17-5-1. Purpose

15-17-5-2. Administration

15-17-5-3. Designation of Board

15-17-5-4. Duties of Board

15-17-5-5. Powers of Board or State Veterinarian

15-17-5-6. Prohibitions Regarding Livestock and Poultry Products

15-17-5-7. Transportation of Equine Carcasses, Livestock, Poultry Not Intended for Human Consumption, and Carcasses of Animals That Died Other Than by Slaughter

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

15-17-5-11. Exempt Operation Antemortem and Postmortem Inspection Requirements; Limited Permits; Inspections; Requirements; Rules

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

15-17-5-15. Fee Schedule

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

15-17-5-30. Interference With Official Duties

15-17-5-31. Violations