in-20240731-IR-675240260FNA: The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (FPBSC) is soliciting public comment on adding a rule at 675 IAC 12-3-16 concerning civil penalties imposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under IC 22-12-7-7. The FPBSC seeks comment on the affected citations listed and any other provisions of Title 675 that may be affected by this rulemaking.

Notice of First Public Comment Period LSA Document #24-260 Sec. 16. (a) Except for penalties subject to administrative review by the board of firefighting personnel standards and education, this section applies to civil penalties issued under IC 22-12-7-7(5). (b) The department shall impose civil penalties for failure to correct violations by the date ordered as follows: (c) The department shall impose civil penalties without first providing an opportunity to correct violations as follows: (d) Penalties are due within thirty (30) days after issuance. Failure to satisfy the judgment within this period may result in civil collection proceedings. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the department's authority to take other actions authorized under IC 22-12-7-7. (f) Outstanding penalties must be satisfied before renewing or obtaining any permit, license, registration, certification, or other similar authorization from the department or commission.