Indiana § 16-42-1-10 - Samples or specimen; investigation and examination
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§ 16-42-1-10. Samples or specimen; investigation and examination
Sec. 10. The state department shall cause the investigation and examination of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics subject to IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4. The state health commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative may do the following:
(1) Take a sample or specimen of any such merchandise, for examination under IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, upon tendering the market price to the person having the merchandise in custody.
(2) Enter any place, establishment, or vehicle in Indiana at reasonable times for the purpose of taking a sample or specimen of merchandise for examination.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-10.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-42-1-10 ("Samples or specimen; investigation and examination") 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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