Indiana § 22-14-2-4 - Powers of the department and the state fire marshal
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§ 22-14-2-4. Powers of the department and the state fire marshal
Sec. 4. (a) The department may:
(1) enter and inspect any property, at a reasonable hour;
(2) issue and enforce administrative orders under IC 22-12-7 and apply for judicial orders under IC 22-12-7-13;
(3) direct a fire department to assist the department;
(4) cooperate with law enforcement officers; and
(5) provide hazardous materials and counterterrorism:
(A) training;
(B) support; and
(C) response assistance.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, changes made to this section during the 2025 regular session of the general assembly do not affect ongoing investigations initiated by the state fire marshal before July 1, 2025.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.63-2003, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.364; P.L.187-2021, SEC.82; P.L.238-2025, SEC.67.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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