1. (a) A person that distributes manure based fertilizers in Indiana to a person that 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 as follows:

   1. (1) One hundred dollars ($100) for zero (0) tons up to one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) tons distributed per reporting period.
   2. (2) Five hundred dollars ($500) for more than one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) tons up to five thousand (5,000) tons per reporting period.
   3. (3) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for more than five thousand (5,000) tons distributed per reporting period.
3. (c) Sales or exchanges between importers, manufacturers, distributors, or registrants are exempt from the inspection fee.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.