15-13-5-23. Rules; Forms
Sec. 23. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may: (1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2; and (2) prescribe forms; to implement sections 9 through 22 of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-23.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.46.
15-13-5-11. State Organizations; Certification
Sec. 11. (a) If an organization organized on a statewide basis has an affiliated organization in any county of a district: (1) the affiliated organization may be certified; and (2) the organization organized on a statewide basis may not be certified; for the district under section 10 of this chapter. (b) If subsection (a) does […]
15-13-5-12. District Organizations; Certification
Sec. 12. (a) If an organization organized only on a district level basis has an affiliated organization in any county of a district: (1) the affiliated organization may be certified; and (2) the organization organized only on a district level basis may not be certified; for the district under section 10 of this chapter. (b) […]
15-13-5-13. Certification When More Than One Organization Represents County Agriculture
Sec. 13. (a) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture may not certify for a district under section 10 of this chapter more than two (2) organizations in a county in the district that satisfy the requirements of section 10 of this chapter. (b) If more than two (2) organizations in a county […]
15-13-5-14. Convention to Elect Committee Member; Notice
Sec. 14. (a) Before September 1 of the year the term of a member representing a district expires, the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall notify each organization certified for the district under section 10 of this chapter that a district convention will be held to elect the member to represent the […]
15-13-5-15. Convention Elections; Credentials; Copies
Sec. 15. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall send copies of the credentials of each individual entitled to vote in a district convention to the following: (1) The board member representing the district. (2) The individual who will preside over the district convention. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-15.] As added by P.L.2-2008, […]
15-13-5-16. Presiding Officer at Convention; Tie Vote
Sec. 16. (a) The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture or an employee of the department designated by the director shall preside at a district convention. (b) The presiding officer of the convention may vote in the case of a tie vote on any matter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-16.] As added by P.L.2-2008, […]
15-13-5-17. Election of Member’s Successor; Secret Ballots
Sec. 17. (a) During September before the term of a member representing a district expires, the individuals designated under section 10(a)(6)(C) of this chapter for each organization certified under section 10 of this chapter for the district shall meet in a district convention to elect the member’s successor. (b) Voting under subsection (a) is by […]
15-13-5-18. District Convention Rules
Sec. 18. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall adopt rules for the business of a district convention. Rules adopted under this section may not be inconsistent with this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-18.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.45.
15-13-5-19. Credentials to Vote at Convention; Contesting Credentials
Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the credentials of an individual issued under this chapter are conclusive of the right of the individual to vote at the district convention. (b) A person may contest the validity of the credentials of an individual by alleging facts constituting fraud or misrepresentation in securing the […]