Ind. Code § 4-21.5-7-6
Qualifications of law judge and director; appointment of special judge
As added by P.L.41-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.3; P.L.100-2012, SEC.5.
(a) An environmental law judge hired after July 1, 1995, and the director must:
- (1) be attorneys admitted to the bar of Indiana;
- (2) have at least five (5) years of experience practicing administrative or environmental law in Indiana;
- (3) be independent of the department of environmental management; and
- (4) be subject to all provisions applicable to an administrative law judge under this article.
- (b) The director may appoint a special environmental law judge. The special environmental law judge must meet the requirements of subsection (a).
As added by P.L.41-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.3; P.L.100-2012, SEC.5.