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Ind. Code § 13-12-2-1 (2025)

Liberal construction

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     Sec. 1. Being necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, this title shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of this title.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-16-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.2.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1997–2008 · leading case: Shell Oil Co. v. Meyer, 684 N.E.2d 504 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
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Shell Oil Co. v. Meyer, 684 N.E.2d 504 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 6× “” Ind.Code § 13-12-2-1. C. Control or Responsibility One of the various definitions of “control” is “to exercise restraining or directing influence over.”
Shell Oil Co. v. Meyer, 705 N.E.2d 962 (Ind. 1998). · cites it 2× “See Ind.Code § 13-12-2-1 (1998). Noting that Indiana’s Act is remedial, as is CERCLA, the Landowners offer decisions under that federal statute to support their claim that “operator” includes those who have the practical ability to control the affairs of the station.”
Yankee Park Homeowners Ass'n v. LaGrange Cnty. Sewer Dist., 891 N.E.2d 128 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “” Under Ind.Code § 13-12-2-1, we must “liberally construe[ ]” these statutes.”
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