(a) A permit issued under:(1) this article (except IC 13-15-9);(2) IC 13-17-11;(3) IC 13-18-18; or(4) IC 13-20-1;may be issued for any period determined by the department to be appropriate but not to exceed five (5) years.(b) Except as provided in federal law, a valid permit that has been issued under this chapter that concerns an activity of a continuing nature may be renewed for a period of not more than ten (10) years as determined by the department. The board shall adopt rules implementing this subsection.(c) The commissioner may delegate authority to issue or deny permits to a designated staff member.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-10-2(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.123-1996, SEC.12; P.L.128-1996, SEC.1.
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