Title 3, ELECTIONS

Sec. 4. Proceedings of an enforcement authority under this chapter are subject to IC 4-21.5. As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. (a) If the commission is the enforcement authority, a commission member, or the co-directors, with the authorization of the commission, may conduct a hearing or an investigation, take evidence, and report back to the commission for its consideration and action. (b) If a c…

Sec. 6. If a civil penalty is imposed under this chapter, any investigative costs incurred and documented by the agency shall be added to the civil penalty imposed. As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. Civil penalties and investigative costs shall be deposited in the fund designated under this chapter. As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. An enforcement authority may, upon the unanimous vote of its entire membership, find that imposition of a civil penalty required to be imposed under this chapter would be unjust under the circumstances and do either of the following: (1) Waive the penalty. (2) Reduce the …

Sec. 9. (a) If a person is notified by the agency that the enforcement authority may assess a proposed civil penalty under this chapter against the person, the person may enter into an agreement with the agency to pay the proposed penalty and waive a hearing before the enforcemen…