Powers and duties of the department; lawsuits
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-2
in effectNote: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.143. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.60.
Sec. 2. (a) The department:
(1) may prosecute and defend suits; and
(2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are:
(A) necessary to implement this chapter; and
(B) not inconsistent with this chapter.
(b) A suit against the department must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the director of the department.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.65; P.L.149-2016, SEC.39; P.L.152-2026, SEC.143.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/10Fetched: 10/17/2026
