15-16-5-0.5. “Adverse Effect”

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, “adverse effect” has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-4-3.5. As added by P.L.76-2021, SEC.3.

15-16-5-1. “Agricultural Commodity”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “agricultural commodity” means any plant or part of a plant and animals or animal products produced primarily for sale, consumption, propagation, or other use by humans or animals. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(1).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-10. “Device”

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “device” has the meaning set forth in IC 15-16-4-10. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(10).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.14.

15-16-5-11. “Distribute”

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, “distribute” means to offer for sale, sell, exchange, or barter, or supply or offer to supply a pesticide. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(11).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-12. “Environment”

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, “environment” includes water, air, land, and all plants and humans and other animals living in water, air, or on land and the interrelationships that exist among these. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(12).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-13. “Equipment”

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, “equipment” means any type of ground, water, or aerial apparatus or contrivance using motorized, mechanical, or pressurized power to apply any pesticide. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(13).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-14. “Fungus”

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, “fungus” means any nonchlorophyll-bearing plant of a lower order than mosses and liverworts, including: (1) rust; (2) smut; (3) mildew; (4) mold; (5) yeast; and (6) bacteria; except those on or in living humans or other animals, and those on or in processed food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals. [Pre-2008 […]

15-16-5-15. “Insect”

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, “insect” means any small invertebrate animal: (1) generally having the body more or less obviously segmented; (2) for the most part belonging to the class Insecta; and (3) comprising: (A) six (6) legged usually winged forms, including beetles, bugs, bees, flies; or (B) other allied classes of arthropods […]

15-16-5-16. “Licensed Applicator for Hire”

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, “licensed applicator for hire” means any licensed certified commercial applicator who is employed by a licensed pesticide business to use or to supervise the use of any pesticide product on the property of another and who has assumed direct responsibility for the use or supervision of the use […]

15-16-5-17. “Licensed Applicator Not for Hire”

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, “licensed applicator not for hire” means a licensed certified commercial applicator who is employed by a private employer to use or supervise the use of a restricted use pesticide only on the property of the employer. The term includes a commercial applicator using a pesticide in a potentially […]

15-16-5-18. “Licensed Pest Inspector”

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, “licensed pest inspector” means an individual licensed under this chapter to make diagnostic inspections or reports to determine infestations of wood destroying pests on the property of another person and meets the requirements under section 58 of this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(38).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-19. “Licensed Pesticide Business”

Sec. 19. As used in this chapter, “licensed pesticide business” means any licensed person that owns, operates, or manages a business that is engaged in or professes to be engaged in: (1) using any pesticide product, including restricted use pesticides; or (2) making diagnostic inspections or reports to determine infestations of wood destroying pests. [Pre-2008 […]

15-16-5-2. “Animal”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “animal” means all vertebrate and invertebrate species, including humans and other mammals, birds, fish, and shellfish. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(2).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-20. “Licensed Public Applicator”

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, “licensed public applicator” means a licensed certified commercial applicator who uses or supervises the use of a restricted use pesticide as an employee of a state agency, municipal corporation, or other governmental agency. The term includes a commercial applicator using a pesticide in a potentially hazardous situation or […]

15-16-5-21. “Nematode”

Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, “nematode”, commonly known as a nema or an eelworm, means an invertebrate animal of the phylum nemathelminthes and class nematoda that is an unsegmented roundworm: (1) with an elongated, fusiform, or saclike body covered with cuticle; and (2) that inhabits soil, water, plants, or plant parts. [Pre-2008 Recodification […]

15-16-5-22. “Permit”

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, “permit” means a written certificate issued by the state chemist or the state chemist’s agent to a private applicator, authorizing the purchase, possession, or use of restricted use pesticides. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(20).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-23. “Person”

Sec. 23. As used in this chapter, “person” means any individual, partnership, association, fiduciary, corporation, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(21).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.

15-16-5-24. “Pest”

Sec. 24. As used in this chapter, “pest” means: (1) any insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, or weed; or (2) any other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life or virus, bacteria, or other microorganism (except viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms on or in living humans or other living animals) that is declared to […]

15-16-5-25. “Pesticide”

Sec. 25. As used in this chapter, “pesticide” means: (1) any substance or mixture of substances intended for: (A) preventing; (B) destroying; (C) repelling; or (D) mitigating; a pest; or (2) any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a: (A) plant regulator; (B) defoliant; or (C) desiccant. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(23).] As […]

15-16-5-26. “Pesticide Consultant”

Sec. 26. As used in this chapter, “pesticide consultant” means a person engaged in the retail sale of pesticides who: (1) offers or supplies technical advice to; (2) aids; or (3) makes recommendations to; another person concerning the use of a pesticide as part of business. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-2(33).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.