Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Powers of Political Subdivisions in the County
36-3-2-2. Consolidated City; Home Rule and Taxation Powers; Annexation of Territory

Sec. 2. (a) The consolidated city has home rule powers under IC 36-1-3, including all the powers that a first class city has according to law. In addition, the consolidated city has the power to levy and collect taxes on taxable privileges and to regulate those privileges.
(b) If the consolidated city wants to annex territory inside the county, it must do so in the manner prescribed by section 7 of this chapter.
(c) The consolidated city may not annex territory outside the county.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 18-4-1-2(f); 18-4-2-3; 18-4-2-33 part; subsection (b) formerly 18-4-15-1(a) part; subsection (c) formerly 18-4-2-34 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.16.