Sec. 4. (a) The petitioners must post a bond sufficient to pay the cost of notice and all costs of the court connected with the petition and election.
(b) If:
(1) the court dismisses the petition; or
(2) the majority of freeholders vote against merger;
the petitioners shall pay all costs associated with the proceedings and the election.
(c) If a merger does take place under this chapter, the costs associated with the proceedings and the election shall be paid out of the general money of the county where the court is located. The district shall repay the county from the first money collected from the levy of a tax or the collection of an assessment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96.5(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 33. Conservancy Districts
Chapter 17. Merger of Districts
14-33-17-1. Application of Chapter
14-33-17-3. Necessary Signatures
14-33-17-5. Petition Requirements
14-33-17-6. Fixing Time, Place, and Date of Election
14-33-17-8. List of Freeholders
14-33-17-10. Clerks, Assistant Secretary, and Voting List
14-33-17-11. Hours of Election; Balloting Places
14-33-17-12. Voting Procedures
14-33-17-14. Election Duties of Secretary and Clerks
14-33-17-15. Majority of Votes
14-33-17-16. Appointment of Initial Board; Requirements
14-33-17-17. District Areas; Election of Subsequent Directors
14-33-17-18. New District Plan
14-33-17-19. Court Orders Following Approval of New District Plan