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Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-16-2-38

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 38. (a) The state chemist shall:

(1) sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test commercial fertilizers distributed within Indiana;  and

(2) inspect the storage of bulk fertilizers in Indiana at a time and place and to such an extent as necessary to determine whether the bulk fertilizers and their storage are in compliance with this chapter.

(b) The state chemist may enter upon any public or private premises during regular business hours in order to have access to:

(1) fertilizer materials;  and

(2) plans and records relating to the transportation, storage, sale, and use of fertilizer materials;

subject to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(c) The state chemist shall adopt methods of sampling and analysis for commercial fertilizers from sources that may include AOAC International.  In cases of dispute, AOAC International's methods prevail if AOAC International's methods are available.

(d) The state chemist shall determine for administrative purposes whether a commercial fertilizer is deficient in plant foods using only the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided in subsection (c).

(e) The state chemist may request a court to issue subpoenas to compel:

(1) the attendance of witnesses;  or

(2) the production of books, documents, and records;

as part of an authorized investigation or a hearing located in Indiana affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, certificate, application, registration, or permit issued under this chapter.

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