Sec. 8. The commission may adopt rules necessary to:

(1) obtain benefits under present and future enactments of the Congress of the United States concerning veterans’ affairs; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 10-17-1-8

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • commission: refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4. See Indiana Code 10-17-1-1.5
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) enter into on behalf of the state contracts or agreements with the government of the United States to receive benefits under present and future federal enactments concerning veterans’ aid and benefits.

A contract or agreement entered into under subdivision (2) must first be approved by the governor and attorney general.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.