§ 12-14-2-18 — Revocation or suspension of assistance; sanctions

(a) A recipient or dependent child who fails
to meet the requirements of section 17 of this chapter is subject to the
revocation or suspension of assistance as provided under rules adopted
by the division.
(b) A TANF recipient or applicant who refuses to participate in an
employment opportunity or a job training opportunity offered to the
recipient or applicant under IC 12-8-12 is subject to sanctions
established by the director under IC 12-8-12-6(2).
(c) Except in a case in which the parent, custodian, or guardian of
the dependent child qualifies for a good cause or other exception
provided by statute or administrative rule, a parent, custodian, or
guardian who refuses to cooperate with the Title IV-D agency as
required by IC 12-14-7-2, IC 12-14-7-3, or IC 12-14-2-24 in:
(1) a paternity action; or
(2) the establishment or enforcement of a child support order;
is subject to sanctions or revocation or suspension of assistance as
provided under rules adopted by the division.
(d) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement
subsection (c).

Legislative History

As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.37; P.L.161-2007, SEC.20; P.L.80-2010, SEC.16.