Indiana Code
Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships
12-20-25-22. Payment of Unpaid Claims of Creditors

Sec. 22. (a) Sections 22 through 28 of this chapter create an exclusive administrative remedy for the payment of unpaid claims of creditors for the following goods and services that were provided under the authority of IC 12-2-1 (before its repeal) or this article before the township became a controlled township:
(1) Food, including prepared food and special dietary food.
(2) Clothing.
(3) Shelter.
(4) Water, gas, and electric services for lighting, heating, and cooking.
(5) Household supplies, including first aid and medical supplies for injury and illness.
(6) Medical and surgical attendance.
(7) Nursing care prescribed by a physician.
(8) School lunches.
(9) Transportation to allow a township assistance recipient to seek or accept employment.
(10) Feed for livestock.
(11) Funeral and cemetery expenses.
(12) Any other goods or services provided under this article.
(b) A creditor that has a claim described in subsection (a) against the township trustee must file a statement of claims with the management committee not more than ninety (90) days after notice is given under section 24 or 25 of this chapter.
(c) The statement of claims must itemize each claim the creditor has against the township. The state board of accounts shall prescribe the form of the statement of claims. The state board of accounts shall establish standards for the submission of supporting documentation for claims.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-17.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.127.

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