(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state seed commissioner shall give a person who negligently violates this chapter a reasonable time, determined by the state seed commissioner, to correct the violation without imposing a penalty under section 13 of this chapter. However, the state seed commissioner may require the person who committed the violation to comply with a corrective action plan determined by the state seed commissioner and report to the state seed commissioner on compliance with the corrective action plan.(b) A person who commits a negligent violation of this chapter three (3) times in a five (5) year period shall immediately be ineligible to produce hemp for five (5) years.(c) If the state seed commissioner believes that a person has knowingly or intentionally violated this chapter, the state seed commissioner shall notify:(1) the superintendent of the state police department; and(2) the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the violation occurred;of the violation.(d) A person who commits a negligent violation under this chapter is subject to a late fee as established by rule adopted by the state seed commissioner.As added by P.L.190-2019, red;of the violation.(d) A person who commits a negligent violation under this chapter is subject to a late fee as established by rule adopted by the state seed commissioner.As added by P.L.190-2019, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.64.
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