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IN HB1365
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
James Baird
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AI Summary
HB 1365 Summary
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Expands grain delivery lookback period from 12 months to 24 months before licensee failure for determining claimant storage and financial obligations to the Indiana grain indemnity program.
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Allows agency director to designate administrative law judge and employee representatives to assist in administering grain licensing laws, with restrictions on certain delegated powers.
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Permits electronic delivery of license renewal applications and requires out-of-state license applicants to appoint registered Indiana agents for service of process.
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Establishes lien termination at 24 months after grain delivery or when claim is discharged, whichever occurs first, and defines when claims are "adjudicated" for purposes of indemnity fund payments.
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Updates contract notice requirements for grain purchases to reflect 24-month coverage period and authorizes director to issue subpoenas for records located outside Indiana with specified delivery locations.
Legislative Description
Grain buyers and warehouse licensing. Amends the definition of "claimant" and "facility" and adds a definition of "licensee" for purposes of the grain buyers and warehouse licensing laws (licensing laws). Amends provisions concerning subpoenas and orders to compel production of records. Amends notice that is required on contracts for the purchase of grain from producers. Allows the director of the grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency (agency) to designate an administrative law judge to act for the director in the administration of the licensing laws. Allows the agency to send license renewal applications by electronic means. Requires that a person
Last Action
Representative DeLaney added as coauthor
1/24/2017