Section 4-22-2.1-8 - Small businesses' right of action to determine agency's compliance(a) This section applies to a small business that is adversely affected or aggrieved by a rule that: (1) is subject to this chapter;(2) is finally adopted by an agency under IC 4-22-2-29; and(3) has taken effect under IC 4-22-2-36.(b) Subject to subsection (c), a small business described in subsection (a) may file, in a court having jurisdiction, an action seeking a determination of the agency's compliance with the requirements of this chapter during the rulemaking process. Upon receipt of a complaint under this section, the court shall, at the earliest date possible, hear evidence on the matter and make a determination as to the agency's compliance with this chapter during the rulemaking process. If the court determines that the agency failed to comply with one (1) or more requirements of this chapter, the court may issue an order or injunction enjoining the agency from enforcing the rule with respect to the complaining small business and any similarly situated small businesses. A determination of the court under this section is final, subject to the right of direct appeal by either party.(c) A small business that seeks a determination by a court under subsection (b) must file the action described in subsection (b) not later than one year (1) after the date the rule described in subsection (a) takes effect under IC 4-22-2-36.Amended by P.L. 53-2014, SEC. 62, eff. 3/24/2014.As added by P.L. 188-2005, SEC.4.