Ind. Code ch. 16-31.5-13

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Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-1 Enforcement of compact; service of process

Sec. 1. (a) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. (b) All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the commission. (c) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding described in this section, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-2 Member state default; termination of membership

Sec. 2. (a) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of the obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: (1) provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default, or any other action to be taken by the commission; and (2) provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (b) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of the termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (c) Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states. (d) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (e) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (f) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has the commission's principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-3 Disputes between states

Sec. 3. (a) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states. (b) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes, as appropriate. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-4 Commission enforcement of compact

Sec. 4. (a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of the commission's discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. (b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has the commission's principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. (c) The remedies under this chapter shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

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