1. (a) If the state chemist determines that a commercial fertilizer is being offered for sale in violation of this chapter, the state chemist may issue to and enforce upon the owner or custodian:

   1. (1) a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order; and

   2. (2) a written or printed order to hold the commercial fertilizer at a designated place until:

      1. (A) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter;
      2. (B) the state chemist releases the commercial fertilizer in writing; or
      3. (C) the violation is legally disposed of by written authority.

2. (b) The state chemist shall release commercial fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:

   1. (1) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter; and

   2. (2) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid.

      [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.29.