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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 41. (a) A person who is legally entitled to any money paid into the municipal general fund under sections 39 and 40 of this chapter may file a claim for the money with the municipal fiscal officer.
(b) A claim under subsection (a) must be filed as follows:
(1) In the same manner as other claims are filed against the municipality.
(2) Not later than five (5) years after the money is paid into the general fund.
(c) The fiscal officer shall pay the claim out of the general fund of the municipality if, upon investigation and proper proof of the claim, the municipal officials charged with the duty of making payments from Barrett Law funds do the following:
(1) Determine that the claimant is legally entitled to the money.
(2) Approve the refund of the money.
(d) The payment of the claim by the fiscal officer under subsection (c) shall be made without an appropriation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-9-37-41 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-9-37-41/
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