As used in this chapter, "covered document" means any document that:

1. (1) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service administered or provided by an agency, or for filing taxes with an agency;
2. (2) provides information about any state benefit or service; or

3. (3) explains to the public how to comply with a requirement an agency administers or enforces.

   The term includes (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, or instruction. The term does not include a rule subject to the format, numbering system, standards, and techniques established under IC 4-22-2-42 .

As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.8.