IC 15-16-2-44.5 — Disposition of fees; annual report; expiration of authority to collect fees
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Sec. 44.5. (a) The state chemist shall pay to the treasurer of Purdue University all certification and educational program fees collected under IC 15-16-2.5-14. (b) Certification and educational program fees collected under IC 15-16-2.5-14 must be used to pay all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out and administering the certification and educational programs. (c) Before November 1, 2026, and before November 1 of each year thereafter, the dean of agriculture of Purdue University shall make an annual classified report to the: (1) governor; (2) legislative council; and (3) budget committee; showing the total receipts and expenditures of all fees received under this section for the most recently preceding state fiscal year. The budget committee shall review this report annually. (d) If the report under subsection (c) is not provided before November 1, 2026, or before November 1 of any year thereafter, as required, the fees allowed under this chapter shall expire December 31 in the year in which the November 1 deadline is not met.
As added by P.L.81-2009, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.29-2024, SEC.6; P.L.98-2026, SEC.35.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)