Indiana § 15-16-1-8 - Ammonia distribution and storage facilities; approval of location; existing facilities
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§ 15-16-1-8. Ammonia distribution and storage facilities; approval of location; existing facilities
Sec. 8. (a) Before installing:
(1) a facility for the distribution of ammonia or ammonia solutions; or
(2) a facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;
a person shall, on forms provided by the state chemist, apply for approval of the location of the proposed facility. The application must include a statement that the installation will comply with all local zoning regulations and building codes.
(b) If the state chemist determines that the location meets the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist shall issue written approval of the location not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the application. If the state chemist determines that the location does not meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, the state chemist shall issue written disapproval of the location not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the application.
(c) A:
(1) facility for the distribution of ammonia or ammonia solutions; or
(2) facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;
that was installed before December 30, 1965, is exempt from the requirements of this section for location approval.
(d) A public way may not be placed closer to an existing:
(1) facility for the distribution of ammonia or ammonia solutions; or
(2) facility for the storage of ammonia or ammonia solutions;
than the distance required by rules adopted under this chapter.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-2-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.143-2017, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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