Ind. Code ch. 36-1-27

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Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 36-1-27-2 "Permit"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "permit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-4-1109. As added by P.L.3-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.202-2025, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

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