Section 80IAC9-6-10. Claims of subcontractors and suppliers; verification; notice to contractors and sureties; actions upon bonds

   (a) In order to:

(1) receive payment under section 9 of this rule; or

(2) proceed against the bond of the contractor required under section 6 of this rule;

any subcontractor or supplier making a claim for payment on account of having performed any labor or having furnished any material or service in relation to a commission works project must file a verified claim with the commission within sixty (60) days from the last labor performed, last material furnished, or last service rendered. The claim shall state the amount due and owing to the person and shall give as much detail explaining the claim as possible. The commission shall notify the contractor of any filed claims before taking action under section 9 of this rule.

  (b) The claimant may not file suit against the contractor's surety on the contractor's bond until the expiration of thirty (30) days after filing of the claim with the commission. If the claim is not paid in full at the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, the claimant may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in the claimant's own name upon the bond. (State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 9-6-10; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA)