Title 8, TITLE 8. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

Sec. 15. (a) If, upon investigation, the board finds: (1) that the waterworks, plant, system, or equipment is insufficient to furnish the necessary supply of water to properly protect the public health and welfare and safeguard the property within the waterworks district; or (2) …

municipality; remonstrances Sec. 16. (a) All lands, rights-of-way, or other property, when acquired, either by purchase or appropriation, shall be taken and held in the name of the municipality. (b) At the time fixed for the hearing or before the hearing, the following persons ma…

Sec. 17. (a) A person who has remonstrated in writing and is aggrieved by the decision of the board may, within thirty (30) days, take an appeal to the circuit or superior court of the county in which the waterworks district is located. (b) A remonstrator desiring to appeal from …

issuance Sec. 18. (a) To procure money to pay for the required property and the erection and construction of the proposed work, and in anticipation of the collection of the special benefit tax, the board may issue, in the name of the municipality, the special taxing district bond…

Sec. 19. (a) To raise the necessary revenues to pay for the bonds issued, and interest on the bonds, the board: (1) may levy a special benefit tax upon all the property of the waterworks district in the amount necessary to meet and pay the principal of the bonds as they severally…

Sec. 2. (a) If the legislative body of a municipality, by ordinance, adopts the provisions of this chapter, there is established a department of waterworks to be controlled by a board of directors (referred to as "the board" in this chapter). The board consists of either three (3…

Sec. 3. The department of waterworks has jurisdiction over a special taxing district (referred to as "the waterworks district" in this chapter) that consists of: (1) in the case of a second class city located in a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty thousan…

Sec. 4. The board has the powers and duties prescribed by IC 8-1.5-3-4. In addition, the board: (1) may hold hearings following public notice; (2) may make findings and determinations; (3) may design, order, contract for or construct pumping plants or stations, filtration plants,…

and operation; financing methods Sec. 5. The acquisition, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities and land for water filtration and water service may be financed through proceeds from tax levies, proceeds of special taxing district bonds of the waterw…

a depreciation account, and payment of bonds Sec. 6. The board may fix and set aside: (1) the proportion of the revenues of the waterworks department necessary for reasonable and proper operation and maintenance; (2) the proportion of the revenues for a proper and adequate deprec…

Sec. 7. (a) In fixing the proportion of the revenues of the waterworks department required for operation and maintenance, the board shall consider the cost of the operation and maintenance of the waterworks, and may not set aside into the special fund a greater amount of the reve…

Sec. 8. (a) The fixed proportion set aside for the payment of the principal and interest of the authorized bonds shall, from month to month, as accrued and received, be set apart and paid into a special account identified as "the bond and interest redemption account". (b) In fixi…

Sec. 9. (a) The proportion set aside to the depreciation account shall be expended in making good depreciation in the waterworks or in new construction, extensions, or additions to the property of the waterworks. (b) Any accumulations in the depreciation account may be invested b…

Sec. 1. One (1) or more taxpayers of any county, may petition the executive of the county for permission (at the petitioner's own expense) to improve, by grading, draining, and paving with road paving material, any unimproved public highway in the county. If the executive determi…

Sec. 2. After approval, the petitioners, at their own expense and under the direction of the county highway supervisor, shall improve the highway according to the plans, specifications, and survey. Formerly: Acts 1937, c.183, s.2. As amended by P.L.86-1988, SEC.162.

Sec. 3. When the grading, draining, and paving is completed, the county highway supervisor shall report in writing to the county executive. The executive shall then accept the improved highway. Formerly: Acts 1937, c.183, s.3. As amended by P.L.86-1988, SEC.163.

Sec. 1. In this chapter: "Aircraft" includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water nav…

Sec. 10. This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronautics. Formerly: Acts 1927, c.4…

Sec. 11. This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform State Law for Aeronautics". Formerly: Acts 1927, c.43, s.12. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.144.

Sec. 2. Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this state is declared to rest in the state, except where granted to and assumed by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this state. Formerly: Acts 1927, c.43, s.2.

Sec. 3. The ownership of the space above the lands and waters of this state is declared to be vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in section 4 of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1927, c.43, s.3. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC…

Sec. 4. Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted as to be imminently …

Sec. 5. The liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to aeronauts or passengers on either aircraft, for damages caused by collision on land, or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land. Formerly: Acts 1927,…

Sec. 6. (a) All offenses, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an aeronaut or passenger while in flight over Indiana shall be governed by Indiana laws; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over Indiana constitutes an offense, …

Sec. 7. All contractual and other legal regulations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this state shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath. Formerly: Acts 1927, c.43, s.8.

health disorder; dropping objects while in flight; offenses Sec. 8. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to operate an aircraft while he is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to operate an aircraft if…

Sec. 9. A person who, while in flight in an aircraft, intentionally kills a bird or animal commits a Class B misdemeanor. Formerly: Acts 1927, c.43, s.10. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.863.

Sec. 1. (a) Governmental units in each of two (2) party states may combine in the creation of an airport authority for the purpose of jointly supporting and operating an airport terminal and all attached properties. The governmental units are not limited as to number, character, …

Sec. 2. (a) The airport authority may sue and be sued, and shall adopt an official seal. (b) The airport authority may appoint and remove or discharge personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the airport's functions irrespective of the civil service, personnel, or oth…

records Sec. 3. (a) A party state is not obligated to appropriate funds of the state for the development, support, and maintenance of the airport authority. All revenue received from the air facility and the property, both real and personal, within the jurisdiction and control of…

Sec. 4. The airport authority may: (1) operate and conduct an airport; (2) operate farming operations on real estate appurtenant to the airport; (3) exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with the statutes of the state in which the airport is located; (4) maintain, op…

Sec. 5. The authority to combine into an airport authority becomes effective at the time when reciprocal authorizing legislation is enacted by a party state authorizing governmental units in that state to combine with governmental units in Indiana in an airport authority. [Pre-Lo…

Sec. 6. This chapter does not affect IC 8-22-5. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-6-5-6.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.8, SEC.73.

Sec. 7. Before commencement of proceedings for the acquisition and establishment of airports, landing fields, or other air navigation facilities, approval of the acquisition or establishment of the airports, landing fields or other air navigation facilities must be secured and gr…

Sec. 1. The highway and street system of Indiana consists of the following: (1) The state highway system. (2) A county arterial highway system in each county. (3) A county local highway system in each county. (4) A municipal arterial street system in each municipality. (5) A muni…

Sec. 10. Whenever the department determines that, because of the construction of a new state highway, the relocation of a state highway, or a change in general function or use, a part of the state highway system no longer meets the criteria established in section 2 of this chapte…

system Sec. 11. Whenever a county or municipality determines that, because of a change in general function or use, an arterial or local highway or street serves a state function, the highway or street may be transferred to the state system. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.213.

Sec. 12. The transfer of roads or streets between systems requires a memorandum of agreement signed by both the transferring agency or unit of government and by the agency or unit of government assuming jurisdiction over the road. The memorandum must state the following: (1) The …

criteria; classification Sec. 2. (a) The state highway system shall be designated by the department. The total extent of the state highway system may not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) miles. The state highway system consists of the principal arterial highways in Indiana and inc…

relocation, and deletion Sec. 3. (a) The county arterial highway system shall be selected by the county executive in each county. The system shall be selected on the basis of the greatest general importance to the county, after an evaluation of each road in the county, including …

relocation, and deletion; municipal local highway systems Sec. 4. (a) The agency responsible for highways in each municipality with a population of at least five thousand (5,000) shall select a system of arterial streets for the municipality. The system shall be selected on the b…

Sec. 5. A highway or street system established under this chapter may not be changed for two (2) years following establishment of the system. A system established under this chapter shall be reviewed at five (5) year intervals, or more frequently if considered desirable, and adju…

Sec. 6. The commissioner shall at all times maintain maps of Indiana, which must show all the highways that constitute the state highway system, the arterial and local highway systems of each county, and the arterial and local street systems of each municipality. As added by P.L.…

Sec. 7. The state aid director shall cooperate with the executives and municipalities to ensure coordination and continuity between all systems. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.213.

Sec. 8. The department may change the location of a state highway for the following reasons: (1) To reduce the length of the highway. (2) To eliminate steep grades or sharp turns. (3) To widen narrow parts. (4) To promote public convenience and safety. As added by P.L.18-1990, SE…

consideration Sec. 9. (a) Whenever the department determines that a part of a right-of-way of a highway will not be needed for highway, street, or road purposes, or to reach the premises of a person other than the owner of the original right-of-way, the commissioner may, by execu…

Sec. 1. An eligible county may carry out a public transportation project in accordance with the powers granted to the county by IC 36-9-2 and this article. As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17.

opts-in Sec. 10. If a public transportation project is authorized by a local public question held in a township under IC 8-25-6, the fiscal body of the eligible county in which the township is located shall carry out the public transportation project. An eligible county may exerc…

corporation to carry out a public transportation project Sec. 2. The fiscal body of an eligible county may adopt an ordinance authorizing a public transportation corporation to carry out a public transportation project in accordance with the powers granted to the public transport…

project through an interlocal agreement Sec. 3. The fiscal body of an eligible county may adopt an ordinance authorizing the executive of the county to enter into an interlocal agreement with the executive of another eligible county to carry out jointly a public transportation pr…