The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

1. (1) "Certificate of analysis" means a certificate from an independent testing laboratory describing the results of the laboratory's testing of a sample.

2. (2) "Independent testing laboratory" means a laboratory:

   1. (A) with respect to which no person having a direct or indirect interest in the laboratory also has a direct or indirect interest in a facility that:

      1. (i) processes, distributes, or sells low THC hemp extract, or a substantially similar substance in another jurisdiction;
      2. (ii) cultivates, processes, distributes, dispenses, or sells marijuana; or
      3. (iii) cultivates, processes, or distributes hemp; and
   2. (B) that is accredited as a testing laboratory to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 by a third party accrediting body such as the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) or Assured Calibration and Laboratory Accreditation Select Services (ACLASS).
3. (3) "Low THC hemp extract" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-27 .

As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.23; P.L.186-2025, SEC.131.