Sec. 4. The following shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter:
(a) For any timber buyer to fail to pay, as agreed, for any timber purchased.
(b) For any timber buyer to cut or cause to be cut or appropriate any timber not purchased.
(c) For a timber buyer to willfully make any false statement in connection with the application, bond or other information required to be given to the department or a timber grower.
(d) For a timber buyer to fail to honestly account to the timber grower or the department for timber purchased or cut if the buyer is under a duty to do so.
(e) For a timber buyer to commit any fraudulent act in connection with the purchase or cutting of timber.
(f) For a timber buyer to violate a provision of this chapter or a rule of the department adopted under this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.190, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.51.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources
25-36.5-1-2. Application for Registration; Contents; Filing; Prior Registration
25-36.5-1-2.1. Purchasing Timber; Contracts in Writing
25-36.5-1-3.1. Notice of Violation of Chapter or Rules
25-36.5-1-3.2. Adjudicative Proceeding Against Timber Buyer or Cutter
25-36.5-1-3.3. Bond or Security Forfeiture Proceeds; Overage and Shortage; Effect
25-36.5-1-3.5. Cessation of Business; Requirements for Return of Deposit
25-36.5-1-4.9. Refusal to Issue Timber Buyer Registration Certificate; Grounds
25-36.5-1-6. Issuance of Registration Certificates; Renewal
25-36.5-1-7. Fees; Use by Department
25-36.5-1-8. Inspection of Premises, Records, and Papers
25-36.5-1-9. Rules and Regulations
25-36.5-1-11. Denial of Registration for Default
25-36.5-1-12. Revocation of License; Proceedings
25-36.5-1-13. Injunction; Contempt Proceedings
25-36.5-1-13.5. Civil Penalties
25-36.5-1-16. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Registration; Grounds; Hearing
25-36.5-1-18. Criminal History of Applicants for Registration Certificate or License