1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who distributes commercial fertilizers:

   1. (1) in bulk; or

   2. (2) in packages weighing more than twelve (12) pounds;

      in Indiana to a person who is not a registrant or permit holder under this chapter shall pay to the state chemist an inspection fee computed under subsection (b).

2. (b) The inspection fee charged under subsection (a) is forty-five cents ($0.45) per ton for each ton of commercial fertilizer distributed. If a fertilizer tonnage report is required under this chapter, the minimum inspection fee is ten dollars ($10) payable semiannually.

3. (c) Sales or exchanges between importers, manufacturers, distributors, or registrants are exempt from the inspection fee.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-3-3-6(a); subsections (b), (c) formerly 15-3-3-6(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.