Authority: IC 25-36.5-1-9

Affected: IC 25-36.5-1-3.2

Sec. 1. (a) This article governs each of the following actions under IC 25-36.5-1 and any proceedings resulting from those actions:

1. (1) The issuance, suspension, or revocation of a license to act as a timber buyer or as an agent.
2. (2) The issuance of a notice of violation.
3. (3) The issuance of a civil penalty.
4. (4) The issuance or forfeiture of a bond.
5. (5) A complaint filed under IC 25-36.5-1-3.2 against a timber buyer or timber cutter.
6. (6) Any other action controlled by IC 25-36.5-1.

(b) This article does not govern a dispute involving a timber buyer or an agent, which is not controlled by IC 25-36.5-1, unless the doctrine of primary jurisdiction applies.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 14-1-1; filed May 27, 1997, 3:50 p.m.: 20 IR 2744; readopted filed Jul 28, 2003, 12:00 p.m.: 27 IR 286; readopted filed May 26, 2009, 11:21 a.m.: 20090624-IR-312090154RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 11:55 a.m.: 20151028-IR-312150156RFA; readopted filed May 19, 2021, 4:16 p.m.: 20210616-IR-312210110RFA; readopted filed Mar 25, 2025, 9:50 a.m.: 20250423-IR-312240574RFA)