Indiana § 15-17-21-2 - Electronic submission of records

§ 15-17-21-2. Electronic submission of records

Sec. 2. The domestic dog's or cat's:

(1) certificate of veterinary inspection; or

(2) official health certificate;

that a person is required to provide or submit under section 1 of this chapter may be provided or submitted in an electronic format.

As added by P.L.39-2019, SEC.1.

IC 15-17.5ARTICLE 17.5. CENTER FOR ANIMAL POLICY

Ch. 1.Definitions Ch. 2.Indiana Center for Animal Policy Ch. 3.Administration and Personnel

IC 15-17.5-1Chapter 1. Definitions

15-17.5-1-1Application of definitions 15-17.5-1-2"Board" 15-17.5-1-3"Center" 15-17.5-1-4"State board" 15-17.5-1-5"State veterinarian"

IC 15-17.5-1-1Application of definitions Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-1-2"Board" Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of veterinary medicine established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-1-3"Center" Sec. 3. "Center" refers to the Indiana center for animal policy established by IC 15-17.5-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-1-4"State board" Sec. 4. "State board" refers to the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-1-5"State veterinarian" Sec. 5. "State veterinarian" refers to the state veterinarian appointed under IC 15-17-4-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-2Chapter 2. Indiana Center for Animal Policy

15-17.5-2-1Center for animal policy established 15-17.5-2-2Composition of center 15-17.5-2-3Chief administrative officer of center 15-17.5-2-4Duties

IC 15-17.5-2-1Center for animal policy established Sec. 1. The Indiana center for animal policy is established.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-2-2Composition of center Sec. 2. The center is comprised of the following entities:

(1) The state board established by IC 15-17-3-1.

(2) The board established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-2-3Chief administrative officer of center Sec. 3. The state veterinarian is the chief administrative officer of the center.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-2-4Duties Sec. 4. The center shall protect human and animal health and ensure efficient delivery of animal health services and products of animal origin in Indiana by doing the following:

(1) Develop animal policy to address Indiana's need for a healthy animal population, a safe food supply, and the provision of a diverse range of veterinary medical services.

(2) Facilitate collaboration between the board and the state board on programs that advance animal health, animal welfare, food safety, and emergency preparedness.

(3) Streamline and provide for joint investigations, enforcement, and other administrative functions of the board and the state board.

(4) Enhance the ability of veterinarians and other employees of the state board appointed under IC 15-17-4-8 to support the regulatory mission of the board and the state board.

(5) Engage in joint outreach and education activities that increase opportunities to interface with and support the needs of veterinary practitioners, animal owners, and other stakeholders.

(6) Safeguard against any incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine in Indiana.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-17.5-3Chapter 3. Administration and Personnel

15-17.5-3-1Coordination of regulatory duties 15-17.5-3-2Employees

IC 15-17.5-3-1Coordination of regulatory duties Sec. 1. (a) The center shall facilitate the coordination of regulatory duties of the state board and the board upon the approval of each respective entity, as set forth in a memorandum of understanding or other agreement.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to amend the independent duties, authorities, and funding mechanisms of the board and the state board.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.56.

IC 15-17.5-3-2Employees Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian, acting as the chief administrative officer of the center, is authorized to direct activities of employees of the board and state board:

(1) within the statutory authority of each entity; and

(2) in furtherance of the purposes set forth in IC 15-17.5-2.

(b) Employees of the board and state board are authorized to perform activities to carry out the purposes of either entity. Any joint use of personnel shall occur under:

(1) the applicable administrative standards for the allocation of costs between the board and the state board; and

(2) the approval of the entity for which the activities are being performed.

(c) The state veterinarian may contract for additional technology, research, or human resources on behalf of the board and the state board:

(1) under IC 5-22 or other applicable administrative standards; and

(2) with the approval of the regulatory entity or entities that are contributing state funds or other resources.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2.

IC 15-18ARTICLE 18. DAIRY PRODUCTS

Ch. 1.Milk and Milk Products; Permits; Standards; Inspections Ch. 2.Milk and Cream Purchases Ch. 3.Prohibition of Fees Assessed by Local Governments on Milk Producers Ch. 4.Payment of Claims Against Dairy Processing Plants Ch. 5.Indiana Dairy Industry Development

IC 15-18-1Chapter 1. Milk and Milk Products; Permits; Standards; Inspections

15-18-1-1General provisions 15-18-1-2Adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products 15-18-1-3Permit requirements; application procedure 15-18-1-4Permit suspension 15-18-1-5Temporary permits; application for reinstatement 15-18-1-6Sanctions for repeated violations 15-18-1-7Permit expiration 15-18-1-8Rulemaking 15-18-1-9Duty of board to inspect; inspection report; access to facility required; prohibited use of trade secrets 15-18-1-10Unsanitary conditions 15-18-1-11Approved industry plant sampler 15-18-1-12Labeling information; shipping statement 15-18-1-13Samples; testing and examination; written notice upon exceeding standards 15-18-1-14Compliance with national standards; rules 15-18-1-15Sale of milk and milk products 15-18-1-16Drug residue violation screenings; violations 15-18-1-17Calculation of civil penalties; other sanctions 15-18-1-18Diagnosis of tuberculosis, brucellosis, and other diseases in dairy cattle 15-18-1-19Storage of raw milk 15-18-1-20Sale of graded milk products; prohibited milk ordinances 15-18-1-21Pasteurization; exceptions 15-18-1-22Transfer of milk products; storage containers 15-18-1-23Milk cans and receptacles 15-18-1-24Conditions for sale of products from outside Indiana 15-18-1-25Employees affected by communicable diseases 15-18-1-26Powers of board upon suspicion of infection 15-18-1-27Submission of plans for approval 15-18-1-28Duties of board to administer rules and enforce chapter 15-18-1-29Enforcement by board 15-18-1-30Inspections; performance of official duties 15-18-1-31Dairy drug residue abatement fund 15-18-1-32Board enforcement; inspections; authority to enter 15-18-1-33Violations