IC 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.