IC 15-18-3
    Chapter 3. Prohibition of Fees Assessed by Local Governmentson Milk Producers

IC 15-18-3-1
"Engaged in the production of milk"
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "engaged in the production ofmilk" includes every person engaged in producing milk in Indiana orto be shipped into Indiana as a:
        (1) producer;
        (2) producer-distributor; or
        (3) producer-cooperative.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-2
"Milk"
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "milk" means the lacteal secretionobtained by the milking of one (1) or more cows or other dairyanimals, including goats, whether in the original or in any processedform, including cream, buttermilk, and skimmed milk intended forhuman consumption.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-3
"Person"
    Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, afirm, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-4
"Producer"
    Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "producer" means a person whoproduces milk in Indiana or to be shipped into Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-5
"Producer-cooperative"
    Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "producer-cooperative" includes:
        (1) corporations or associations organized under IC 15-12-1; or
        (2) similar corporations or associations organized underagricultural cooperative marketing acts of states adjoiningIndiana and admitted to do business in Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-6
"Producer-distributor"
    Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "producer-distributor" includes aperson that:
        (1) owns, manages, or controls a dairy herd; and
        (2) sells or distributes milk from the person's own herd at

wholesale or retail.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.

IC 15-18-3-7
Milk producers; exemption from certain local fees
    Sec. 7. A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may not assess:
        (1) a permit fee;
        (2) a license fee; or
        (3) an inspection fee;
on a person engaged in the production of milk.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.