(A) An officer or employee of the department may not deny a refund or delay the issuance of the department's order to the State Treasurer to pay a refund that has been determined to be due because the department is auditing or planning an audit of the taxpayer for a different tax or different tax period. This subsection does not prevent the issuance of an assessment, including a jeopardy assessment, pursuant to the Revenue Procedures Act.
(B) A person violating subsection (A) is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the department's procedure, including dismissal from office or discharge from employment.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 161, Section 15.A, eff June 9, 2005.