Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Investigation of Violations; Administrative Proceedings and Orders
13-30-3-8. Private Actions Permitted; Conditions

Sec. 8. (a) A person who has filed a complaint under IC 13-30-1 may proceed against the alleged violator if the department does not:
(1) commence:
(A) an administrative proceeding; or
(B) a civil action;
on the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction not later than ninety (90) days after receiving notice under IC 13-30-1-2;
(2) take steps not later than ninety (90) days after receiving notice under IC 13-30-1-2 to have a criminal prosecution commenced on the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction; or
(3) diligently pursue:
(A) an administrative proceeding; or
(B) a civil action;
concerning the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction after the administrative proceeding or civil action is commenced.
(b) The department does not have to be joined as a party in an action under this section.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-11-2(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.20.

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