Sec. 8. (a) A person who has filed a complaint under IC 13-30-1 may proceed against the alleged violator if the department does not:

(1) commence:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 13-30-3-8

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(A) an administrative proceeding; or

(B) a civil action;

on the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction not later than ninety (90) days after receiving notice under IC 13-30-1-2;

(2) take steps not later than ninety (90) days after receiving notice under IC 13-30-1-2 to have a criminal prosecution commenced on the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction; or

(3) diligently pursue:

(A) an administrative proceeding; or

(B) a civil action;

concerning the alleged pollution, impairment, or destruction after the administrative proceeding or civil action is commenced.

     (b) The department does not have to be joined as a party in an action under this section.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-11-2(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.20.