Ind. Code ch. 13-21-1

in effect

Ind. Code § 13-21-1-1 Adoption of plan; rules

Sec. 1. The commissioner: (1) shall adopt the state plan in final form; and (2) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for the plan's implementation. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9.5-3-2.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.224.

Ind. Code § 13-21-1-2 Contents of plan

Sec. 2. The state plan must provide for solid waste management in Indiana for the twenty (20) years following the adoption of the state plan. The state plan may include the following, in order of priority: (1) The establishment of voluntary statewide goals for source reduction. (2) The establishment of criteria for alternatives to final disposal, including the following: (A) Recycling. (B) Composting. (C) The availability of markets. (3) The establishment of general criteria for the siting, construction, operation, closing, and monitoring of final disposal facilities. (4) Criteria and other elements to be considered in the adoption of district solid waste management plans. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9.5-3-3.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.225.

Ind. Code § 13-21-1-3 Repealed

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9.5-3-4.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.12-2005, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.135-2026, SEC.226.

Ind. Code § 13-21-1-4 Assessment of solid waste management districts; report

Sec. 4. (a) The legislative council may require an interim study committee or a statutory study committee to: (1) assess solid waste management districts; and (2) determine whether any changes should be made to the statutes governing solid waste management districts. (b) An interim study committee or a statutory study committee that assesses solid waste management districts under subsection (a) shall issue a final report, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the legislative council containing the committee's findings and recommendations, including any recommended legislation, not later than November 1 of the year in which an assessment is conducted. As added by P.L.37-2012, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.227.

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