Ind. Code ch. 16-42-5.4

Ind. Code ch. 16-42-5.4
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Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-1 "Homestead vendor"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "homestead vendor" means a person that prepares and sells food products or meat products from: (1) property or at a farmers market; and (2) which the person does not receive more than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in gross sales from food products or meat products in a single year. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-2 "Meat product"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "meat product" means a product capable of use as human food that is made wholly or in part from meat or other parts of the carcass of any of the following: (1) Cattle. (2) Sheep. (3) Swine. (4) Bison. (5) Poultry. (6) Goats. (7) Rabbit. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-3 "Produce"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "produce" means any agricultural or naturally occurring product that is: (1) grown, cultivated, raised, or harvested for human consumption; and (2) not prohibited by state or federal law. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-3.5 "Property"

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "property" means land owned or leased by a homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm that is either the homestead vendor's or the owner of a small farm's: (1) primary residence; or (2) agricultural property. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-4 "Small farm"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "small farm" means land: (1) that is used primarily for growing crops or raising livestock; (2) from which a person prepares and sells food products; and (3) from which not more than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in gross sales is received from: (A) meat products; (B) cultivated or harvested crops; or (C) the sale of food products; in a single year. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-5 Prohibition on an ordinance or resolution requiring licensure, certification, or inspection

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.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-6 Permitted items for sale; location of sales

Sec. 6. (a) The homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may sell the items described in subsection (b) at: (1) property (as defined in section 3.5 of this chapter); or (2) a farmers market; directly to an end consumer. (b) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may sell the following items primarily derived from a location described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) directly to an end consumer: (1) Meat products: (A) raised at the individual's property; and (B) slaughtered, processed, and labeled in compliance with IC 15-17-5. (2) Prepared foods, including baked goods. (3) Candy. (4) Produce. (5) Natural sweeteners. (6) Fruit spreads. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-7 Labeling requirements

Sec. 7. (a) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm shall include a label for packaged homemade food products or a sign for unpackaged homemade food products that contains the following information: (1) The name of the homestead vendor or the owner of the small farm that produced the homemade food product. (2) The address of the homestead vendor or the owner of the small farm that produced the homemade food product. (3) The ingredients of the homemade food product, in descending order by predominance by weight. (4) A description of the homemade food product. (5) A description of allergens that might have come in contact with the homemade food product. (6) The following statement in at least 10 point type: "This product was produced by a homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm that is exempt from government licensing and inspection.". (b) A homestead vendor may not ship or deliver a food product to an end consumer who is located outside Indiana. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-8 Shipping and delivery of items

Sec. 8. (a) If a homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm obtains a food handler's certificate from a certificate issuer that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, then the homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may ship or deliver a food product or meat product in a sealed package directly to an end consumer. (b) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm who does not have a food handler's certificate may not ship or deliver a food product or meat product. (c) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may not ship or deliver a food product or meat product to an end consumer who is located outside Indiana. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-9 Refrigeration requirements

Sec. 9. (a) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm who sells meat products from livestock under this chapter must keep the meat products refrigerated in a manner consistent with best food handling practices. (b) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm who is subject to section 8 of this chapter shall: (1) handle; (2) refrigerate; (3) transport; and (4) store; the meat products or food products in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
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