# Ind. Code § 16-42-3-2.5: Duties of state veterinarian and state board of animal health

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T16_A42_C3_S16-42-3-2.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 16-42-3-2.5
- **Heading:** Duties of state veterinarian and state board of animal health
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-42-3-2.5

## Text

Sec. 2.5. (a) The state veterinarian shall act in place of the state health commissioner under this chapter when impounding or disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 or IC 15-18-1.

(b) The Indiana state board of animal health shall act in place of the Indiana department of health under this chapter when impounding or disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 or IC 15-18-1.

As added by P.L.137-1996, SEC.70. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.43; P.L.56-2023, SEC.165.

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