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
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