Indiana § 15-16-4-59 - Prohibited acts; use
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§ 15-16-4-59. Prohibited acts; use
Sec. 59. A person may not:
(1) detach, alter, deface, or destroy, in whole or in part, any label or labeling provided for in this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;
(2) add any substance to, or take any substance from, a pesticide in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this chapter;
(3) use for the person's own advantage or reveal, other than to:
(A) the state chemist;
(B) proper officials;
(C) employees of the state;
(D) the courts of this state in response to a subpoena;
(E) physicians; or
(F) pharmacists and other qualified persons for use in emergencies in the preparation of antidotes;
any information relative to formulas of products acquired by authority of section 61 or 64 of this chapter;
(4) use or cause to be used any pesticide contrary to section 50 of this chapter;
(5) use a highly volatile herbicide except on written permission by the state chemist; or
(6) neglect, or after notice, refuse to comply with this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, or a lawful order of the state chemist or board.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.5-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.99-2012, SEC.11.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-16-4-59 ("Prohibited acts; use") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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