Sec. 3. (a) Before pure or mixed cultures of microorganisms or materials used for promoting plant growth are sold or offered for sale in Indiana, the manufacturer, dealer, importer, agent, or person that causes the materials to be sold, offered for sale, or provided by sample shall:
(1) file with the state chemist a:
(A) statement of desire to offer for sale in Indiana the materials; and
(B) certificate for registration stating the:
(i) name of the manufacturer;
(ii) location of the principal office of the manufacturer;
(iii) name under which the product will be sold;
(iv) name or names of the plants for which the product is to be used;
(v) composition of the substance; and
(vi) kinds of microorganisms contained in the product that promote the growth of plants; and
(2) obtain a permit from the state chemist.
(b) The state chemist may:
(1) refuse to issue a permit to an applicant described in subsection (a); or
(2) cancel a permit issued under subsection (a);
if the state chemist is satisfied that a culture of microorganisms or another material used for promoting the growth of plants is sold under false or misleading claims.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-4-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.