Authority's exercise of powers an essential governmental

Ind. Code § 5-1.2-6-4, under Chapter 6. Recreational Development Facilities and Park Projects.

Ind. Code § 5-1.2-6-4

function Sec. 4. The exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter in the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of a park project is an essential governmental function of the state. As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25.

IC 5-1.2-6-5 Authority may acquire sites; make improvements; enter into use agreements; department of natural resources; approval required Sec. 5. (a) The authority may acquire sites or improvements from the department of natural resources. (b) The authority may make improvements and enter into agreements for use with the department of natural resources. The agreements: (1) do not need to be approved by the attorney general; and (2) must be approved by the: (A) budget agency, after consulting with the budget committee; and (B) governor; before the department of natural resources may execute the agreement. As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25.