Sec. 6. (a) An environmental law judge hired after July 1, 1995, and the director must:
(1) be attorneys admitted to the bar of Indiana;
(2) have at least five (5) years of experience practicing administrative or environmental law in Indiana;
(3) be independent of the department of environmental management; and
(4) be subject to all provisions applicable to an administrative law judge under this article.
(b) The director may appoint a special environmental law judge. The special environmental law judge must meet the requirements of subsection (a).
As added by P.L.41-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.3; P.L.100-2012, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 21.5. Administrative Orders and Procedures
Chapter 7. Environmental Adjudication
4-21.5-7-1. "Director" Defined
4-21.5-7-3. Office of Environmental Adjudication; Duties
4-21.5-7-5. Decisions Reviewed by Law Judge
4-21.5-7-5.5. Consolidated Proceedings
4-21.5-7-6. Qualifications of Law Judge and Director; Appointment of Special Judge