1. (a) For purposes of calculating a period under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter, the period:

   1. (1) begins on the earlier of the date:

      1. (A) an application and any required fee is received and stamped received by the department; or
      2. (B) marked by the department on a certified mail return receipt accompanying an application and any required fee; and
   2. (2) ends on the date a decision is issued to approve or deny the application under IC 4-21.5-3-4 or IC 4-21.5-3-5 .

2. (b) If an applicant pays an application fee with a check that is not covered with sufficient funds, a period described under sections 1 through 6 of this chapter is suspended until the applicant pays the permit application fee.

   [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10.1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5.