1. (a) This section does not apply to a petitioner who is determined to have been nominated or elected after the recount or the contest.

2. (b) A candidate filing a petition under IC 3-12-11 shall reimburse the state for the following:

   1. (1) The expenses of the state recount commission in the amount of the cash deposit required for a recount under IC 3-12-11-10 or a contest under IC 3-12-11-11 .

   2. (2) If the state recount commission determines that:

      1. (A) the candidate filing the petition did not receive the greatest number of votes; and

      2. (B) the candidate who received the greatest number of votes received at least ten percent (10%) more of the total votes than the candidate filing the petition;

         the petitioner is liable for the expenses chargeable to another party under section 14 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.393; P.L.8-1995, SEC.58; P.L.240-2025, SEC.30.