1. (a) Subject to section 3.5 of this chapter, the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe computer specification standards and for the certification of:

   1. (1) computer software;
   2. (2) software providers;
   3. (3) computer service providers; and
   4. (4) computer equipment providers.

2. (b) The rules of the department shall provide for:

   1. (1) the effective and efficient administration of assessment laws;
   2. (2) the prompt updating of assessment data;
   3. (3) the administration of information contained in the sales disclosure form, as required under IC 6-1.1-5.5 ; and
   4. (4) other information necessary to carry out the administration of the property tax assessment laws.

3. (c) After June 30, 2008, subject to section 3.5 of this chapter, a county:

   1. (1) may contract only for computer software and with software providers, computer service providers, and equipment providers that are certified by the department under the rules described in subsection (a); and
   2. (2) may enter into a contract referred to in subdivision (1) and any addendum to the contract only if the department is a party to the contract and the addendum.

As added by P.L.6-1997, SEC.107. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.228; P.L.228-2005, SEC.25; P.L.146-2008, SEC.272; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.168.