2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 13. ENVIRONMENT
ARTICLE 19. SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT GENERALLY
CHAPTER 1. PURPOSE, POLICY, AND GOAL OF STATUTE

IC 13-19
ARTICLE 19. SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT GENERALLY

IC 13-19-1
Chapter 1. Purpose, Policy, and Goal of Statute

IC 13-19-1-1
Policy
Sec. 1. The policy of the state is that:
(1) source reduction;
(2) recycling; and
(3) other solid waste management alternatives;
are preferred over incineration and landfill disposal as solid waste management methods.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.9.

IC 13-19-1-2
Goal
Sec. 2. The goal of the state is to encourage solid waste source reduction, recycling, and other alternatives to conserve environmental resources. The department shall produce an annual report on the state of the environment.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.37-2012, SEC.25.

IC 13-19-1-3
Differential treatment; injunctive relief
Sec. 3. (a) The state may not impose differential treatment against solid waste involved in interstate commerce unless:
(1) authorized by federal law;
(2) differential treatment of solid waste in interstate commerce equalizes financial, regulatory, or enforcement burdens among:
(A) persons engaged in or benefitting from the interstate commerce; or
(B) any other group of persons; or
(3) the differential treatment serves a legitimate state purpose that could not be served as well by reasonably available means that did not impose differential treatment.
(b) A court may enjoin a violation of this section but may not award monetary damages or attorney's fees against any of the following:
(1) The state.
(2) A state agency.
(3) An officer or employee of the state.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.9.