Indiana Code Title 5. State and Local Administration § 5-22-5-6

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a political subdivision.

(b) As used in this section, “biodegradation” means the conversion of all constituents of a plastic into miscellaneous component parts by the microbial action of fungi and bacteria upon natural materials such as cornstarch.

(c) As used in this section, “chemical degradation” means the conversion of all constituents of a plastic into miscellaneous component parts through the chemical reactions of additives such as auto-oxidants and the environment with the plastic.

(d) As used in this section, “degradable” means capable of being broken down by one (1) or more of the following degradation processes:

(e) As used in this section, “photodegradation” means the conversion of all constituents of a plastic product into miscellaneous component parts through the physical breakdown of the plastic product upon sufficient exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

(f) As used in this section, “plastic” includes a hybrid material containing plastic as a major component.

(g) As used in this section, “refuse bag” means a disposable plastic bag that is designed to hold garbage, grass clippings, fallen leaves, or other refuse. The term includes a disposable plastic bag that is designed to be placed inside and to catch the refuse deposited in a rigid refuse receptacle.

(h) When purchasing disposable plastic products, including refuse bags, a governmental body shall purchase disposable plastic products that are degradable if all the following apply: