IC 16-42-5.4-5 — Prohibition on an ordinance or resolution requiring licensure, certification, or inspection
Chapter 5.4. Regulation of Community Producers
Section text
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department, a local unit of government (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-1), the corporation, or a local health department may not impose any rules, regulations, certifications, or licensing requirements on: (1) a homestead vendor; or (2) an owner of a small farm; that are not required under federal law. (b) The state department, a local unit of government (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-1), the corporation, or a local health department may investigate complaints against: (1) a homestead vendor; or (2) an owner of a small farm; regarding a foodborne illness derived from the homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm's food product.
As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)