Authority: IC 15-16-2-1.5

Affected: IC 15-16-2

Sec. 3. (a) If the state chemist determines that a manure based fertilizer is being offered for sale in violation of this article, 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 manure based fertilizer at a designated place until:

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

(b) The state chemist shall release manure based fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:

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

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

(State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 10-8-3; filed Mar 17, 2022, 12:13 p.m.: 20220413-IR- 355210455FRA)