Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana. (b) Other applicable Indiana law not in conflict with this chapter applies to a seed contract for seed that is planted in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-1.] As added […]
Sec. 10. Communications: (1) between a farmer and: (A) a member of the farmer’s immediate family; (B) an attorney; (C) an accountant; (D) a professional adviser; or (E) a partner, an associate, or another individual engaged with the farmer in the farming enterprise for which the seed was purchased; (2) regarding the terms of a […]
Sec. 11. If: (1) a product in which the seed supplier has rights is possessed by the farmer or found on real property owned or occupied by the farmer; and (2) the presence of the product is de minimus or not intended by the farmer; the farmer is not liable for breach of the seed […]
Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to either of the following: (1) A seed contract entered into before January 1, 2004. (2) A production contract. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 3. The definitions in IC 15-15-7 apply throughout this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 4. (a) The provisions of this chapter are considered to be a part of every seed contract. (b) A seed contract is not required to contain or restate any provision of this chapter. (c) A bag or other container used by a seed supplier to deliver seed to a farmer is not required to […]
Sec. 5. A provision of a seed contract in conflict with this chapter is void. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 6. A provision of a seed contract that purports to waive a provision of this chapter is void. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 7. A seed contract subject to this chapter is governed by the laws of Indiana. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 8. If a seed contract purports to choose the laws of a jurisdiction other than Indiana to govern the contract, the choice is not enforceable. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only if a seed contract purports to choose a forum that would not otherwise have jurisdiction over a farmer. (b) The forum selection provision of a seed contract must be printed conspicuously in immediate proximity to the space reserved for the signature of the farmer. For purposes of this […]
