CHAPTER 7. DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
IC 16-19-7
Chapter 7. Division of Weights and Measures
IC 16-19-7-1
Creation of division
Sec. 1. The division of weights and measures of the state
department is created.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
IC 16-19-7-2
Rights, powers, and duties
Sec. 2. The division of weights and measures has all the rights,
duties, and powers provided under IC 24-4-4 and IC 24-6.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.6.
IC 16-19-7-3
Penalties; compliance orders; proceedings
Sec. 3. (a) In addition to the other remedies provided in this
chapter, the state department shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties
that may be levied to enforce the provisions of either of the
following:
(1) This chapter.
(2) The rules adopted under this chapter by the state
department.
(b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted
under subsection (a) may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)
for each violation for each day.
(c) The state department may issue an order of compliance,
impose a civil penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties
adopted under subsection (a), or both, against a person who:
(1) fails to comply with this chapter or a rule adopted under this
chapter; or
(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state
department's designated agent in the performance of duties
under this chapter.
(d) An order of compliance may be issued under IC 4-21.5-3-6,
IC 4-21.5-3-8, or IC 4-21.5-4. A civil penalty may be imposed only
in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.
(e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be
consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce this
chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.