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IN SB0529
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Doug Eckerty
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 529 Summary
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Regional sewage districts are prohibited from inspecting septic tank soil absorption systems or imposing fees for such inspections, effective July 1, 2015.
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Property owners may file civil actions in circuit or superior court against districts that violate these restrictions by conducting inspections or charging inspection fees.
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Prevailing property owners in enforcement actions are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the district.
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The bill amends Indiana Code sections defining septic tank soil absorption systems and the powers of regional sewage districts to clarify these restrictions.
Legislative Description
Septic tank inspections and fees. Provides that a regional sewage district (district) may not: (1) inspect a septic tank soil absorption system (system); or (2) impose a fee for an inspection of a system. Provides that a property owner may bring a civil action against a district that inspects a system or charges a fee for an inspection. Provides that a prevailing property owner may recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
1/14/2015