The governor may request, on behalf of the state, the establishment of a private not-for-profit corporation named the Hoosier alliance against drugs. The corporation may not commence operations or perform the functions listed in section 4 of this chapter until:

1. (1) articles of incorporation for the corporation have been filed with, and a certificate of incorporation has been issued by, the secretary of state;
2. (2) the corporation has conducted a public hearing for the purpose of giving all interested parties an opportunity to review and comment upon the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and proposed methods of operation of the corporation; and

3. (3) the governor has certified to the secretary of state that all requirements set forth in this chapter for the corporation have been satisfied.

   Notice of the hearing under subdivision (2) must be given at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5 (b).

As added by P.L.16-1989, SEC.1.