Sec. 6. (a) An employee of the department who has a duty under this article may not have a direct or an indirect financial interest in a surface coal mining operation.
(b) In addition to the filings required under IC 35-44.1, each member of the commission shall file annually with the director a statement of employment and financial interest on a form prescribed by the department.
(c) A member of the commission may not participate in a proceeding that may affect the member's direct or indirect financial interests.
(d) A person who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-2-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.35.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 34. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Chapter 2. Regulatory Authority
14-34-2-1. Adoption of Rules and Performance of Duties
14-34-2-2. Administrative Law Judges; Hearing Officer
14-34-2-5. Delegation of Powers and Duties
14-34-2-7. Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a Rule