IC 27-2-13-1 — Definitions
Chapter 13. Arson Reporting
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Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: (a) "Authorized agency" means: (1) the state fire marshal or a fire department acting under IC 36-8-17; (2) the superintendent of the state police; (3) the prosecuting attorney responsible for prosecutions in the county where the fire occurred; (4) the attorney general; and (5) an arson investigator. (b) "Relevant" refers to information having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the investigation or determination of a fire loss more probable or less probable than it would have been without the evidence. (c) "Insurer" has the same meaning as in IC 27-1-2-3(x) and includes the Indiana FAIR plan. (d) "Arson investigator" means an officer of a unit of local government whose duties include the investigation of arson.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.253, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1984, SEC.1; P.L.245-1987, SEC.16; P.L.1-2006, SEC.485.
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