Sec. 15. (a) If an applicant chooses to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter, the department and the applicant shall jointly:

(1) select a consultant that has the appropriate background to review the applicant’s application; and

(2) authorize the consultant to begin work;

not later than fifteen (15) working days after the department receives notice that the applicant has chosen to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter.

     (b) The commissioner may:

(1) consult with the applicant regarding the advisability of proceeding under this section; and

(2) document the communications.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.8.