S.E.A. 99, P.L. 47 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires the prosecuting attorney to file an affidavit of probable cause with a court not later than seven days after property is seized and provides for the return of the property to the owner if the court does not find probable cause. Establishes a procedure for an owner of real property or of a vehicle (if the owner was not operating the … [Read more...] about Civil forfeiture
Scleral tattooing
S.E.A. 158, P.L. 50 Effective: July 1, 2018 Defines "scleral tattooing". Prohibits the act of performing or offering to perform scleral tattooing. Provides an exception for the act of a licensed health care professional when the act is performed in the scope of the health care professional's practice. Provides that the attorney general: (1) has authority to receive and investigate … [Read more...] about Scleral tattooing
Uniform business organizations
S.E.A. 180, P.L. 52 Effective: §§1-3, 5-44 effective January 1, 2018; §4 effective July 1, 2018 Makes various technical amendments to the Uniform Business Organizations Code and Uniform Business Organization Transactions Act, including changes in provisions concerning information to be submitted in filings with the secretary of state, use of business names, registration of foreign en … [Read more...] about Uniform business organizations
Emotional support animals
S.E.A. 240, P.L. 162 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that a dwelling that is exempt from the Indiana fair housing law is not subject to the requirements applicable to emotional support animals. Defines "emotional support animal". Specifies who may use an emotional support animal, who may prescribe an emotional support animal, and when an individual may be prescribed an emotional … [Read more...] about Emotional support animals
Order to repair tax sale property
S.E.A. 296, P.L. 99 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that an order for necessary repairs originally issued by an enforcement authority under the unsafe building law to the owner of a vacant or abandoned property that is later sold at a tax sale may subsequently be enforced against the successful bidder at the tax sale. Organizes several tax sale definitions. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Order to repair tax sale property