CHAPTER 13. PERMIT ASSISTANCE CENTER
IC 5-28-13
Chapter 13. Permit Assistance Center
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.