§ 15-11-2-6 — Policy; promotion of agricultural business

Indiana § 15-11-2-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 11: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• Ch. 2: Establishment of the Department

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(a) The general assembly declares that it is the
policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development
and improvement of agriculture, agricultural businesses, and
agricultural land for the production of food, fuel, fiber, and other
agricultural products. The Indiana Code shall be construed to protect
the rights of farmers to choose among all generally accepted farming
and livestock production practices, including the use of ever changing
technology.
(b) The department shall promote the growth of agricultural
businesses by doing the following:
(1) Assisting agricultural businesses with the permit process
required to conduct business in Indiana.
(2) Serving as a liaison between agricultural businesses, state
agencies, and local units of government.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.25-2014, SEC.1.