CHAPTER 13. PERMIT ASSISTANCE CENTER

IC 5-28-13
     Chapter 13. Permit Assistance Center

IC 5-28-13-1
"Center"
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "center" refers to the permit assistance center established by section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-2
"Permit"
    
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "permit" means any state agency permit, license, certificate, approval, registration, or similar form of approval required by a statute or an administrative rule.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-3
"State agency"
    
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-4
Establishment of center; duties
    
Sec. 4. The permit assistance center is established within the corporation. The center has the following duties:
        (1) Providing comprehensive information on permits required for business activities in Indiana and making this information available to any person.
        (2) Assisting applicants in obtaining timely and efficient permit review and the resolution of issues arising from permit review.
        (3) Encouraging the participation of federal and local government agencies in permit coordination.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-5
Information file on permit requirements
    
Sec. 5. The center shall establish an information file on all state agency permit requirements that affect business activities in Indiana. The center shall:
        (1) develop methods for maintaining, updating, and providing ready access to the information file;
        (2) use the information file to provide comprehensive information concerning permit requirements affecting business activities; and
        (3) use the information file to provide the commission on public records with information that will enable the commission to consolidate, simplify, expedite, or otherwise improve permit procedures.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.
IC 5-28-13-6
Publications; preparation and distribution
    
Sec. 6. The center may prepare and distribute publications and other materials that:
        (1) serve the convenience of permit applicants; and
        (2) explain permit requirements affecting business activities.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-7
Federal and local government permit agencies; use of center services; advice to applicants
    
Sec. 7. The center may encourage federal and local government permit agencies to use the services provided by the center to make information available to permit applicants. The center may advise permit applicants of federal and local permit requirements and may maintain an information file on permits for which the state has delegated issuance authority to local governmental agencies.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-8
Fees
    
Sec. 8. The center may not charge a fee for services provided under this chapter. However, this section does not relieve a permit applicant of any part of the fees or charges established by a state agency for the review and approval of permit applications.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-9
Authority of state agencies
    
Sec. 9. This chapter does not affect the authority of a state agency to approve or deny a permit in the manner provided by any other law.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-10
Assistance of state agencies
    
Sec. 10. Upon request of the center, each state agency shall provide the assistance and data necessary to enable the center to perform its duties under this chapter.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

IC 5-28-13-11
Policies and guidelines
    
Sec. 11. The corporation may adopt policies and guidelines to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.