§ 15-17-5-28 — Powers of state veterinarian or board upon finding of adverse conditions

Indiana § 15-17-5-28

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 17: ANIMAL HEALTH AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
• Ch. 5: Meat and Poultry Inspection; Humane Slaughter Act

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(a) This section applies if, upon inspection
of an establishment, the state veterinarian or board finds a condition
that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) May affect adversely the wholesomeness of meat, poultry,
meat food products, meat byproducts, or poultry products.
(2) Is in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this
chapter.
(b) The state veterinarian or board may do either of the following:
(1) Furnish evidence of the violation to the prosecuting attorney
of the judicial circuit in which the violation occurs.
(2) Issue an order to the person in authority at the offending
establishment to abate the condition or violation within five (5)
days or other reasonable time required to abate the condition or
violation. The proceedings to abate must be in accordance with IC 4-21.5.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-30.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.