Maintenance of state institution roadways

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Indiana Code › Title 8 › Article 23 › Chapter 5 › Section 8-23-5-6

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Sec. 6. (a) The department shall maintain all highways and driveways located on the premises of institutions operated by the state, including the state fairgrounds upon a request for maintenance by the institution. The expense of maintaining a highway or driveway under this subsection shall be paid by the department, subject to the approval of the governor.

(b) The department shall:

(1) maintain public roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures constructed on properties of the department of natural resources; and

(2) construct new roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures on properties owned by the department of natural resources:

(A) upon the request of the department of natural resources;

(B) subject to the approval of the engineers of the department of natural resources as to the design and location of the new roads to preserve scenic values; and

(C) subject to the approval of the governor.

As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.110-1993, SEC.1; P.L.195-2017, SEC.1.

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