Sec. 17. (a) In addition to the other remedies provided in this article, the state department shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties that may be levied to enforce the following:
(1) This chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, and IC 16-42-18.
(2) The rules adopted under this chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, and IC 16-42-18 by the state department.
(b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a) may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation per day.
(c) The state department may issue an order of compliance, impose a civil penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a), or both, against a person who does any of the following:
(1) Fails to comply with this chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, or IC 16-42-18 or a rule adopted under this chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, or IC 16-42-18.
(2) Interferes with or obstructs the state department in the performance of duties under this chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, or IC 16-42-18.
(d) An order of compliance may be issued under IC 4-21.5-3-6, IC 4-21.5-3-8, or IC 4-21.5-4. A civil penalty may be imposed only in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.
(e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce any of the following:
(1) This chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, or IC 16-42-18.
(2) A rule adopted under this chapter, IC 16-42-2-6, IC 16-42-2-7, or IC 16-42-18.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-5.5.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 42. Regulation of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 1. Uniform Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: General Provisions
16-42-1-1.1. Duties of State Veterinarian and State Board of Animal Health
16-42-1-2. Authority to Adopt Certain Federal Regulations
16-42-1-3. Adoption of Regulations; Notice and Hearing
16-42-1-4. Construction of Act and Rules
16-42-1-5. Federal Agency References; Successor Agency
16-42-1-7. Misleading Advertising or Labeling; Evaluation of Representations
16-42-1-8. Labeling Requirements; Visibility
16-42-1-9. Advertisements; Curative or Therapeutic Effect for Certain Diseases
16-42-1-10. Samples or Specimen; Investigation and Examination
16-42-1-11. Inspection of Records
16-42-1-12. Access to and Copying of Records; Use of Evidence
16-42-1-13. Entry and Inspections
16-42-1-14. Report of Judgments, Orders, and Decrees
16-42-1-15. Dissemination of Information
16-42-1-16. Prohibited Acts; Defenses; Injunctions
16-42-1-17. Schedule of Civil Penalties; Order of Compliance; Consolidation of Proceedings
16-42-1-18. Embargo or Detention of Adulterated or Misbranded Merchandise; Tagging or Marking
16-42-1-19. Condemnation of Detained or Embargoed Merchandise; Petition
16-42-1-20. Seizure and Destruction of Embargoed or Detained Merchandise
16-42-1-21. Filing of Answer or Demurrer
16-42-1-22. Rights of Litigants
16-42-1-25. Judgment for Costs
16-42-1-26. Return of Libeled Merchandise; Liability for Damages
16-42-1-27. New Trial; Appeal; Appeal Bond
16-42-1-28. Judgment as Evidence
16-42-1-29. Costs Not Adjudicated Against Defendants
16-42-1-30. Libel for Condemnation; Procedure
16-42-1-31. Destruction of Adulterated or Misbranded Products; Expenses
16-42-1-32. Notice and Opportunity for Hearing Preceding Criminal Prosecution