Indiana § 15-16-4-49 - Declaration of injurious pests

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§ 15-16-4-49. Declaration of injurious pests

Sec. 49. (a) The board may, after notice and public hearing as provided in IC 4-22-2, declare as a pest any form of:

(1) plant;

(2) animal life; or

(3) virus;

that is injurious to plants, humans, domestic animals, articles, or substances.

(b) When a hearing is held by the board, the board may designate one (1) or more persons as the board's agent or representative to conduct the hearing.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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