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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 8. (a) After the hearing on the petition for the establishment of the proposed district, which may be adjourned periodically, the hearing officer shall make findings on the petition and other relevant facts and recommendations as to whether:
(1) the petition should be:
(A) approved;
(B) approved with modifications; or
(C) denied; and
(2) a district should be established.
(b) If the recommendation is in the affirmative, the recommendation must also include recommendations on:
(1) the manner of the selection or appointment;
(2) the number; and
(3) the terms;
of the board.
(c) The description of the territory to be included in a district may not include territory in a municipality that has, by ordinance or resolution filed with the department, exercised the option not to be included in the district.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 13. Environment § 13-26-2-8 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-13-environment/in-code-sect-13-26-2-8/
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