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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the commissioner may deny an application for the issuance, transfer, or major modification of a permit for a solid waste processing facility, solid waste disposal facility, or hazardous waste facility if the commissioner finds that:
(1) the applicant or a responsible party has intentionally misrepresented or concealed any material fact in a statement required by section 2 or 3 of this chapter;
(2) a civil or administrative complaint described in section 3(a)(3) of this chapter has been filed against the applicant or a responsible party within five (5) years before the date of submission of the application;
(3) a criminal complaint described in section 3(a)(4) of this chapter has been filed against the applicant or a responsible party within five (5) years before the date of submission of the application;
(4) a judgment of criminal conviction described in section 3(a)(5) or 3(a)(6) of this chapter has been entered against the applicant or a responsible party within five (5) years before the date of submission of the application; or
(5) the applicant or a responsible party has knowingly and repeatedly violated any state or federal environmental protection laws.
(b) The commissioner may not deny a permit under this section based solely upon pending complaints disclosed under section 3(a)(3)(B) or 3(a)(4) of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 13. Environment § 13-19-4-5 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-13-environment/in-code-sect-13-19-4-5/
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