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Indiana Code Title 13. Environment § 13-14-10-2

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2. (a) Upon receipt of evidence that a pollution source or combination of sources, including an industrial user of a publicly owned treatment plant, is presenting an imminent and substantial endangerment to:

(1) the health of persons;  or

(2) the welfare of persons whose livelihood is endangered;

the commissioner shall bring suit under subsection (b).

(b) Upon the receipt of evidence under subsection (a), the commissioner shall bring suit on behalf of the state in the appropriate court to:

(1) immediately restrain any person causing or contributing to the alleged pollution to stop the discharge or introduction of contaminants causing or contributing to the pollution;  or

(2) take other necessary action.

(c) The duty of the commissioner to bring suit under subsection (a) is:

(1) in addition to the authority contained in section 1 of this chapter;  and

(2) notwithstanding any other provision of this title.

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