Sec. 20. Each port or project, as defined in section 2 of this chapter, when constructed and placed in operation shall be maintained and kept in good condition and repair by the ports of Indiana. Each such project shall also be policed and operated by such force of police, tolltakers, and other operating employees as the ports of Indiana may in its discretion employ. All public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted by this chapter shall be restored or repaired and placed in its original condition as nearly as practicable or adequate compensation made therefor out of funds provided under the authority of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.11, s.20. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.9; P.L.224-2003, SEC.219 and P.L.271-2003, SEC.19; P.L.98-2008, SEC.30.
IC 8-10-1-21 Political subdivisions; lease, grant, or conveyance of property to ports of Indiana Sec. 21. All counties, cities, towns, townships, and other political subdivisions and all public agencies and commissions of the state, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are hereby authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant, or convey to the ports of Indiana at its request upon such terms and conditions as the proper authorities of such counties, cities, towns, townships, other political subdivisions or public agencies and commissions of the state may deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for an advertisement, order of court, or other action or formality, other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, any real or personal property owned by any such municipality or governmental subdivision which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the ports of Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.11, s.21. As amended by P.L.224-2003, SEC.220 and P.L.271-2003, SEC.20; P.L.98-2008, SEC.31.