2018 Indiana Code
TITLE 6. Taxation
ARTICLE 1.1. PROPERTY TAXES
CHAPTER 31.5. Computer Specifications
6-1.1-31.5-2. Department of local government finance rules for computer specifications; county contracts permitted only with providers certified by the department; department as party to contract
Sec. 2. (a) Subject to section 3.5 of this chapter, the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe computer specification standards and for the certification of:
(1) computer software;
(2) software providers;
(3) computer service providers; and
(4) computer equipment providers.
(b) The rules of the department shall provide for:
(1) the effective and efficient administration of assessment laws;
(2) the prompt updating of assessment data;
(3) the administration of information contained in the sales disclosure form, as required under IC 6-1.1-5.5; and
(4) other information necessary to carry out the administration of the property tax assessment laws.
(c) After June 30, 2008, subject to section 3.5 of this chapter, a county:
(1) may contract only for computer software and with software providers, computer service providers, and equipment providers that are certified by the department under the rules described in subsection (a); and
(2) may enter into a contract referred to in subdivision (1) and any addendum to the contract only if the department is a party to the contract and the addendum.
As added by P.L.6-1997, SEC.107. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.228; P.L.228-2005, SEC.25; P.L.146-2008, SEC.272; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.168.
