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IN Code § 36-1-24.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24.2. Sales or Leases of Real Property; Prohibited Regulations|36-1-24.2-1. Privately Owned Real Property; Prohibition Against Regulations Having Effect of Controlling Rent or Purchase Price or of Requiring Property to Be Designated for Lease or Sale Based on Income or Assets

Sec. 1. A county or municipality may not adopt or enforce a land use or planning ordinance or regulation that would have the effect of:(1) controlling the amount of rent charged or the purchase price agreed upon for a transaction pertaining to the lease or purchase of privately owned residential or commercial real property; or(2) requiring real property to be designated or reserved for lease or sale to a group of occupants, owners, or residents classified by income or assets.As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-24.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24.2. Sales or Leases of Real Property; Prohibited Regulations|36-1-24.2-2. Privately Owned Real Property; County or Municipality Prohibited From Requiring Owner to Agree to Rent or Purchase Price Control Requirements or Requirements Designating Property for Lease or Sale Based on Income or Assets; Prohibition Against Requiring Payment of Fee as Prerequisite to Approval of Permit, Petition, or Plats

Sec. 2. A county or municipality may not require an owner of privately owned real property to agree to:(1) a requirement that would have an effect described in section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter; or(2) the payment of a fee, in lieu of a requirement described in section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter, as a prerequisite to the approval or consideration of:(A) any building or land use permit;(B) any land use petition including, but not limited to, variances, special exceptions, conditional use permits, zoning ordinances, or rezoning ordinances; or(C) any primary, secondary, or revised plats.As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-24.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24.2. Sales or Leases of Real Property; Prohibited Regulations|36-1-24.2-3. Right of County or Municipality to Manage Development of Real Property in Which It Has Ownership Interest; Right to Enact General Land Use Regulations or Zoning Ordinances Not Having Prohibited Effects

Sec. 3. This chapter does not impair the right of a county or municipality to:(1) manage or control the development of commercial or residential real property in which the county or municipality has an ownership interest; or(2) enact, enforce, or maintain a general land use regulation or zoning ordinance that does not have an effect described in section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter.As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-24.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24.2. Sales or Leases of Real Property; Prohibited Regulations|36-1-24.2-4. Privately Owned Real Property; Right of Owner to Voluntarily Agree to Otherwise Prohibited Requirement in Exchange for Incentives or Grants

Sec. 4. This chapter does not impair the right of an owner to voluntarily agree to a requirement that would have an effect described in section 1(1) or 1(2) of this chapter in exchange for incentives or grants provided by the county or municipality to the owner of the privately owned real property.As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-26-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 26. Effect of Criminal Convictions on Licensed Persons|36-1-26-1. "Crime"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "crime" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-23-1-4.As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-1-26-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 26. Effect of Criminal Convictions on Licensed Persons|36-1-26-2. "Criminal History Information"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "criminal history information" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-4-1.As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-1-26-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 26. Effect of Criminal Convictions on Licensed Persons|36-1-26-3. "License"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "license" means any license, registration, certification, permit, or endorsement required by a unit for an individual to practice an occupation or profession in an area over which the unit has jurisdiction.As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-1-26-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 26. Effect of Criminal Convictions on Licensed Persons|36-1-26-4. Explicit List of Disqualifying Crimes Required; Use of Conviction; Criteria for Evaluating Applicant's Criminal History

Sec. 4. (a) Not later than November 1, 2018, a unit shall revise its licensing requirements to the extent necessary to explicitly list the crimes that will disqualify an individual from receiving a license required by the unit. The unit may not:(1) use nonspecific terms, such as moral turpitude or good character, as a licensing requirement; or(2) consider an arrest that does not result in a conviction.(b) A unit's use of an individual's conviction of a crime as a disqualifying criminal conviction is limited to a crime that is specifically and directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the occupation or profession for which the individual is applying for or holds a license.(c) If an applicant has a disqualifying criminal history, the unit shall consider the following in determining whether to deny a license to the applicant, based on a clear and convincing showing:(1) The nature and seriousness of the crime for which the individual was convicted.(2) The passage of time since the commission of the crime.(3) The relationship of the crime to the ability, capacity, and fitness required to perform the duties and discharge the responsibilities of the occupation.(4) Evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the individual that might mitigate against a direct relation to the ability, capacity, and fitness required to perform the duties and discharge the responsibilities of the occupation.(d) If an individual has a disqualifying criminal conviction, the period of disqualification may not exceed five (5) years after the date of the conviction or release from incarceration, whichever is later, unless the individual:(1) was convicted of a crime of violence (as defined by IC 35-50-1-2(a));(2) was convicted of an offense relating to a criminal sexual act (as defined by IC 35-31.5-2-216); or(3) is convicted of a second or subsequent crime during the disqualification period.As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-1-26-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 26. Effect of Criminal Convictions on Licensed Persons|36-1-26-5. Petition to Determine Whether Criminal Conviction Disqualifying

Sec. 5. (a) An individual having a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction may at any time petition a unit requiring a license for a determination as to whether the individual's misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction will disqualify the individual from receiving a license. An individual filing a petition under this subsection must submit:(1) the individual's criminal history information or an authorization for the unit to obtain the individual's criminal history information; and(2) any additional information requested by the unit to assist the unit in its review of the individual's petition.(b) If a unit denies an individual a license solely or in part because of the applicant's criminal history, the unit shall notify the individual in writing of the following:(1) The grounds and reasons for the denial or disqualification.(2) The applicant has the right to a hearing to challenge the licensing authority's decision.(3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for a license.(4) Evidence of rehabilitation may be considered upon reapplication.Any written determination by the unit that an individual's criminal history is specifically listed as a disqualifying conviction and is directly related to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation must be documented in written findings for each of the factors specified in subdivisions (1) through (4) by clear and convincing evidence sufficient for review by a court. In an administrative hearing or civil action reviewing the denial of a license, a unit has the burden of proof on the question of whether the individual's criminal history directly relates to the occupation for which the license is sought.(c) The unit shall inform the individual of its determination concerning the individual's petition not later than thirty (30) days after the petition, criminal history information, and any other information requested under subsection (a) are received by the unit.(d) The unit may charge a fee established under IC 36-1-3-6 that does not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) to pay the unit's costs of reviewing a petition filed under subsection (a).As added by P.L.182-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-1-27-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 27. Building Permit Conflict of Interest|36-1-27-1. "Conflict of Interest"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "conflict of interest" means a direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a permit.As added by P.L.3-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-27-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 27. Building Permit Conflict of Interest|36-1-27-2. "Permit"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "permit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109(b).As added by P.L.3-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-27-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 27. Building Permit Conflict of Interest|36-1-27-3. Permits; Conflict of Interest

Sec. 3. A building commissioner, building code official, or inspector of a unit may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if the building commissioner, building code official, or inspector has a conflict of interest.As added by P.L.3-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-27-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 27. Building Permit Conflict of Interest|36-1-27-4. Ordinances; Conflict of Interest Procedures

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a unit shall adopt an ordinance to establish a procedure to address a conflict of interest that prevents a building commissioner, building code official, or inspector from issuing a permit under section 3 of this chapter.(b) An ordinance adopted under this section must include the following:(1) A procedure for the building commissioner, building code official, or inspector to report a conflict of interest.(2) A procedure for appointing a qualified temporary replacement building commissioner, building code official, or inspector in the case of a conflict of interest.(c) An ordinance adopted by a unit before July 1, 2019, satisfies the requirements of this section if the ordinance includes the procedures required by subsection (b).As added by P.L.3-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-28-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 28. Ordinances That Affect Agriculture|36-1-28-1. Ordinances That Affect Agriculture

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other law, a unit may not adopt or continue in effect any ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution that prohibits a person from beekeeping on property that the person owns, rents, or leases.(b) A unit may adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, or resolution that regulates beekeeping:(1) concerning the number of active bee hives a person may operate and the location of bee hives on the property; and(2) that conforms to standards established by the Apiary Inspectors of America.As added by P.L.193-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-29-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-1. Application of Chapter; Location

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only in a county that is located along the shore of Lake Michigan.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-2. Application of Chapter; Not Affected

Sec. 2. This chapter does not:(1) affect the determination of the location of the ordinary high water mark; or(2) interfere with or supersede state law, state administrative rules, or local ordinances concerning the issuance of permits for seawalls or revetments.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-3. "Emergency"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "emergency" means a situation that:(1) requires immediate action;(2) is induced by weather or high lake levels; and(3) either:(A) creates the potential for imminent structural damage to private property in an area adjacent to Lake Michigan; or(B) threatens or creates an imminent risk to the public health, welfare, or safety in areas adjacent to Lake Michigan.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-4. "Local Governmental Agency"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "local governmental agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109(a).As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-5. "Ordinary High Water Mark"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "ordinary high water mark" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-26-2.1-2.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-6. "Owner"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person that has a fee interest in a private property adjacent to and landward of Lake Michigan.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-7. "Permit"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "permit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109(b).As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-8. "Private Property"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "private property" means real property that is not owned or leased by the state or a political subdivision.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-9. "Real Property"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "real property" includes any improvements to real property.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-10. Seawalls and Revetments; Repair; Construction; Temporary Structures

Sec. 10. (a) An owner of private property who is subject to the jurisdiction of a local governmental agency in a county subject to this chapter may:(1) subject to applicable state laws and administrative rules, local ordinances, and section 11 of this chapter, in the case of an emergency, repair an existing seawall or revetment on the owner's private property; or(2) subject to applicable state laws and administrative rules, local ordinances, and section 12 of this chapter, in the case of an emergency, construct a new seawall or revetment on the owner's private property;whichever applies.(b) For the purposes of this chapter, side seawalls on Lake Michigan are temporary structures and must be at least eighteen (18) inches from the private property line.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-11. Repair of Existing Seawalls and Revetments

Sec. 11. In accordance with applicable state laws, state administrative rules, and local ordinances, the repair of an existing seawall or revetment may include placing seawalls or revetments into the waters of Lake Michigan where the water is already coming into contact with those seawalls or revetments as long as the seawall or revetment repair is as close to the existing seawall or revetment as reasonably possible.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-12. Construction of New Seawalls or Revetments

Sec. 12. In accordance with applicable state laws, state administrative rules, and local ordinances, the owner of private property may construct a new seawall or revetment on the private property in a location in which the new seawall or revetment can reasonably be expected to provide protection to the property.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-13. Contiguous Seawalls

Sec. 13. A seawall may be contiguous to another seawall if making one (1) or more seawalls contiguous does not interfere, obstruct, or otherwise inhibit the public's ability to use a public access point or easement that provides access to the shore of Lake Michigan and all parts of the seawall are on private property.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-14. Permits; Application and Approval

Sec. 14. Not later than ten (10) business days after a person submits a completed application for an emergency seawall or revetment permit and meets all required conditions, a local governmental agency shall:(1) approve; or(2) deny;the person's application for the emergency permit. If a local governmental agency does not approve or deny the emergency seawall or revetment permit within ten (10) business days, the emergency permit is automatically approved and considered issued to the person.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-15. Denial of Permit by Local Governmental Agency; Reapplication

Sec. 15. If a local governmental agency denies the emergency seawall or revetment permit, the local governmental agency shall provide the reasons for the denial in a single response to the person. A person may submit not more than one (1) completed reapplication for an emergency seawall or revetment permit that lists reasons why the local governmental agency should approve the person's emergency permit. Not later than ten (10) business days after the person submits the completed reapplication, a local governmental agency shall:(1) approve; or(2) deny;the person's reapplication for the emergency permit. If a local governmental agency does not approve or deny the person's reapplication for the emergency seawall or revetment permit within ten (10) business days, the emergency permit is automatically approved and considered issued to the person.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1-29-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits|36-1-29-16. Permit; Not Emergency Permit

Sec. 16. This section applies to an application for a seawall or revetment permit that is not an emergency permit. Not later than thirty (30) business days after a person submits a completed application and meets all required conditions for a seawall or revetment permit, a local governmental agency shall:(1) approve; or(2) deny;the person's application for the permit.As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-1. Purpose

Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to do the following:(1) Grant broad powers to enable political subdivisions to operate more efficiently by eliminating restrictions under existing law that:(A) impede the economy of operation of;(B) interfere with the ease of administration of;(C) inhibit cooperation among; and(D) thwart better government by;political subdivisions.(2) Encourage efficiency by and cooperation among political subdivisions to:(A) reduce reliance on property taxes; and(B) enhance the ability of political subdivisions to provide critical and necessary services.(3) Strengthen the financial condition of state government.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-2. Authority for Certain Actions

Sec. 2. This article contains full and complete authority for the following:(1) Reorganization of political subdivisions.(2) Exercise of governmental functions under a cooperative agreement under this article.(3) Transfer of responsibilities between offices and officers under this article.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-3. Other Laws, Procedures, and Requirements

Sec. 3. Except as provided in this article, no law, procedure, proceedings, publications, notices, consents, approvals, orders, or acts by a political subdivision or any officer, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision is required for political subdivisions to:(1) reorganize;(2) enter into or exercise governmental functions under a cooperative agreement; or(3) transfer responsibilities between offices and officers;under this article.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-4. Exercise of Power to Reorganize Without Complying With Other Laws; Exercise of Powers After Reorganization

Sec. 4. A political subdivision:(1) may exercise the powers granted under this article to reorganize or enter into cooperative agreements without complying with the provisions of any other law, statute, or rule; and(2) may, after the reorganization, exercise any power described in IC 36-1.5-4-38.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-5. Liberal Construction

Sec. 5. This article shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this article.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1.5-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1.5. Government Modernization|Chapter 1. General Provisions|36-1.5-1-6. Provisions of This Article Inconsistent With Other Laws; Exercise of Powers After Reorganization

Sec. 6. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, to the extent the provisions of this article are inconsistent with the provisions of any other general, special, or local law, the provisions of this article are controlling, and compliance with this article shall be treated as compliance with the conflicting law. However, after the reorganization, the reorganized political subdivision may exercise any power described in IC 36-1.5-4-38.As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.5.