1. (a) If a county does not pay a charge made under this chapter within six (6) months after the date the charge is delivered to the county auditor, the superintendent of the state institution shall certify to the state comptroller that the money is due.

2. (b) After receiving the superintendent's certification under subsection (a), the state comptroller shall:

   1. (1) withhold from any money due to the county a sum equal to the amount certified by the superintendent; and

   2. (2) pay the amount withheld under subdivision (1) into the fund as provided in section 13 of this chapter.

      [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-13(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.339.