Sec. 34. (a) Subject to subsection (b), and in the manner provided by IC 4-22-2, the state chemist may adopt:
(1) rules for commercial feeds, pet foods, and specialty pet foods as specifically authorized in this chapter; and
(2) other reasonable rules necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter.
(b) In the interest of uniformity, the state chemist shall adopt the following by rule unless the state chemist determines that the following are inconsistent with this chapter or are not appropriate to conditions that exist in Indiana:
(1) The official definitions of feed ingredients and official feed terms adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and published in the official publication of that organization.
(2) Any regulation promulgated under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) if the state chemist would have the authority under this chapter to adopt such a rule.
(c) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to exclude from the definition of "commercial feed" commodities, such as hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, hulls, and individual chemical compounds or substances when the commodities, compounds, or substances are not intermixed or mixed with other materials.
(d) The state chemist may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to require copies of labels and labeling.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.39.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
15-19-7-2.5. "Contract Feeder"
15-19-7-3. "Customer Formula Feed"
15-19-7-19. "Specialty Pet Food"
15-19-7-21. Administration of Chapter
15-19-7-22. Cooperation With State, Federal, or Private Agencies
15-19-7-23. Publication and Distribution of Information on Commercial Feed
15-19-7-24. Distributors; Commercial Feed Licenses
15-19-7-25. Refusal, Revocation, Suspension, or Conditions of Commercial Feed License
15-19-7-26. Commercial Feed Label Information
15-19-7-27. Customer Formula Feed Label Information
15-19-7-28. Misbranding of Commercial Feed
15-19-7-29. Adulteration of Commercial Feed
15-19-7-31. Quarterly Tonnage Reports
15-19-7-32. Records; Cancellation of Commercial Feed License
15-19-7-33. Disposition of Fees
15-19-7-34. Rules and Regulations
15-19-7-35. Inspection of Factories, Warehouses, or Establishments; Notice of Inspection
15-19-7-36. Sampling and Analysis
15-19-7-38. "Stop Sale or Withdrawal From Distribution" Order
15-19-7-39. Seizure of Commercial Feed on Complaint of State Chemist; Court Procedure
15-19-7-41. Hindering Performance of Duty
15-19-7-42. Discretion of Director or Representative Regarding Certain Penalties
15-19-7-43. Prosecuting Attorneys; Duties