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IN SB0489
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Tomes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any individual, corporation, government agency, or other entity from inspecting Indiana agricultural facilities to enforce the laws or regulations of another state
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Covered facilities include those used for egg production, dairy production, livestock and poultry raising, and commercial dog breeding operations
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Affirms the Indiana State Board of Animal Health as having exclusive authority to regulate animal production, commercial dog breeders, and facility sanitation standards within Indiana's borders
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Cites the Commerce Clause, principle of comity, and Full Faith and Credit Clause as constitutional bases for preventing other states from enforcing their agricultural laws in Indiana
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
State board of animal health exclusive authority. Prohibits an individual or entity from inspecting grounds or facilities that are located in Indiana and used for: (1) the production of eggs; (2) the production of milk or other dairy products; (3) the raising of livestock or poultry; or (4) the production or raising of dogs or other animals that are not used to produce food products; to enforce or carry out the laws or administrative rules of a state other than Indiana.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture
1/14/2019