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Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-42-1-21

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

Sec. 21. A person:

(1) having an interest in the alleged adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, devices, or cosmetics;  or

(2) against whom a civil or criminal liability would exist if the merchandise is adulterated or misbranded;

may, at any time before destruction of the merchandise, appear and file answer or demurrer to the petition.  Such appearance and answer or demurrer shall be filed in open court, or if in vacation, with the clerk or judge of the court.  The answer or demurrer must allege the interest or liability of the party filing it.  In all other respects, the issues shall be raised as in other civil actions.

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