Sec. 46. (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) a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-16-2-46

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

(A) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter;

(B) the state chemist releases the commercial fertilizer in writing; or

(C) the violation is legally disposed of by written authority.

     (b) The state chemist shall release commercial fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:

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

(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.