TITLE 355 STATE CHEMIST OF THE STATE OF INDIANA

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the State Chemist of the State of Indiana intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 355 IAC 4-0.5-2 to include users of any product regulated under IC 15-16-5 in the definition of "licensed applicator for hire". Amends 355 IAC 4-0.5-4 to include employees of nonprofit organizations in the definition of "licensed public applicator". Amends 355 IAC 4-1-1.1 and 355 IAC 4-1-4 to make legal citation references consistent with amendments to IC 15-16-5. Amends 355 IAC 4-2-1, 355 IAC 4-2-2, 355 IAC 4-2-3, and 355 IAC 4-2-5 to add reference to both fertilizers and pesticides regulated under IC 15-16. Amends 355 IAC 4-2-8 to eliminate reference to an outdated registration fee that was replaced through amendments to IC 15-16-5. Amends 355 IAC 4-7-2 to add reference to category 14 continuing certification hour requirements. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Questions may be directed to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-16.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

David Scott

Pesticide Administrator

Office of the Indiana State Chemist

175 South University Street

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2063

(765) 494-1593

scottde@purdue.edu

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Eric P. Shields

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-3997

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20120912-IR-355120517NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 6:25:43AM EDT

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