Prohibition on an ordinance or resolution requiring licensure, certification, or inspection
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-5
in effectSec. 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: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/16Fetched: 10/17/2026