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Section 46Sec./Art. 46
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Statute of Limitations. Any action arising from a violation of any provision of this Act shall be forever barred unless commenced within five (5) years from:
For criminal actions, the time the violation is discovered by the offended party, the authorities, or their agents; and
For administrative and civil actions, the time the cause of action accrues.
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