1. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.

2. (b) In the adoption of a rule under subsection (a):

   1. (1) the public hearing held under IC 4-22-2-26 concerning the proposed rule; and

   2. (2) any additional public meeting concerning the proposed rule that is held by:

      1. (A) the commission; or

      2. (B) officers or employees of the department or any other individuals authorized under IC 4-22-2-15 to perform rulemaking actions other than the final adoption of the rule;

         may be held only in a county that borders Lake Michigan.

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.57.