1. (a) An employee of the department who has a duty under this article may not have a direct or an indirect financial interest in a surface coal mining operation.
2. (b) In addition to the filings required under IC 35-44.1 , each member of the commission shall file annually with the director a statement of employment and financial interest on a form prescribed by the department.
3. (c) A member of the commission may not participate in a proceeding that may affect the member's direct or indirect financial interests.

4. (d) A person who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-2-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.35.