A contractor may file an action with a circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county to challenge:

1. (1) a notice of a violation to the contractor under section 12(b) of this chapter not later than twenty (20) days after the contractor receives the notice; or

2. (2) a termination of a:

   1. (A) public contract for services under section 13(a) of this chapter not later than twenty (20) days after the state agency or political subdivision terminates the public contract for services with the contractor; or

   2. (B) contract for a public works project under section 13(a) of this chapter not later than twenty (20) days after the public agency terminates the contract for the public works project with the contractor;

      whichever is applicable.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.35.