Indiana § 16-19-3-34 - Duty to update rules regarding onsite sewage systems
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§ 16-19-3-34. Duty to update rules regarding onsite sewage systems
Sec. 34. (a) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt, revise, update, or repeal rules concerning residential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4) to conform with legislation enacted in the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the general assembly.
(b) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that establish guidelines for the inspection of residential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4).
(c) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that provide that if a residential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4) is installed in a flood plain, the risers must be at grade.
(d) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt, revise, update, or repeal rules concerning nonresidential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5) to conform with legislation enacted in the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the general assembly.
(e) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that establish guidelines for the inspection of nonresidential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5).
(f) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that provide that if a nonresidential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5) is installed in a flood plain, the risers must be at grade.
(g) This section expires July 1, 2027.
As added by P.L.151-2025, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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