Ind. Code ch. 25-42-9

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Ind. Code § 25-42-9-1 Party state enforcement of compact

Sec. 1. Each party state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate this compact's purposes and intent. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-2 Service of process on the commission

Sec. 2. The commission: (1) is entitled to receive service of process in a proceeding that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the commission; and (2) has standing to intervene in a proceeding described in subdivision (1) for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process in a proceeding to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-3 Default by a party state

Sec. 3. If the commission determines that a party state has defaulted in the performance of the party state's obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall: (1) provide written notice to the defaulting state and other party states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default, or another action to be taken by the commission; and (2) provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-4 Failure to cure a default

Sec. 4. (a) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state's membership in this compact may be terminated upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the administrators, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. (b) A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-5 Termination of compact membership

Sec. 5. Termination of membership in this compact must be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate must be given by the commission to the governor of the defaulting state and to the executive officer of the defaulting state's licensing board and each of the party states. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-6 Responsibilities of terminated compact state

Sec. 6. A state whose membership in this compact has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-7 Costs to commission concerning a defaulted state

Sec. 7. The commission does not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or whose membership in this compact has been terminated, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-8 Appeal; prevailing party costs

Sec. 8. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district in which the commission has the commission's principal offices. The prevailing party must be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-9 Resolution of disputes

Sec. 9. (a) Upon request by a party state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among party states and between party and nonparty states. (b) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes, as appropriate. (c) If the commission cannot resolve disputes among party states arising under this compact: (1) the party states may submit the issues in dispute to an arbitration panel, which must be comprised of individuals appointed by the compact administrator in each of the affected party states and an individual mutually agreed upon by the compact administrators of all the party states involved in the dispute; and (2) the decision of a majority of the arbitrators is final and binding. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-42-9-10 Enforcement by the commission

Sec. 10. (a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of the commission's discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. (b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district in which the commission has the commission's principal offices against a party state that is in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and the commission's promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party must be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. (c) The remedies described in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.

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