Sec. 12. (a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for:
(1) the benefit of the people of the state;
(2) the increase of their commerce and prosperity; and
(3) the improvement of their health and living conditions.
(b) As the operation and maintenance of toll road projects by the authority will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any toll road project or any property acquired or used by the authority under the provisions of this chapter or upon the income therefrom.
(c) The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer, and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof) shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.
Formerly: Acts 1951, c.281, s.12. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.238; P.L.109-1983, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Chapter 2. Operation and Financing of Toll Roads
8-15-2-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
8-15-2-1. Purpose; Powers; Applicability to the Authority
8-15-2-1.1. Mandatory Transfer of Funds
8-15-2-2. Pledge State Faith and Credit
8-15-2-5.2. Prohibition of Sale, Conveyance, or Mortgage
8-15-2-5.5. Policing of Toll Roads
8-15-2-8. Powers to Appropriate
8-15-2-9. Toll Road Revenue Bonds
8-15-2-10. Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds
8-15-2-10.5. Toll Road Succeeding Lien Bonds
8-15-2-11. Journal of Authority
8-15-2-13. Trust Agreements Securing Bond Issue
8-15-2-14.7. Appropriations to Development Authority
8-15-2-16. Rights of Bondholders
8-15-2-17. Power to Adopt Rules and Regulations
8-15-2-17.2. Scope of Rules; Violations; Offenses; Penalties
8-15-2-18. Maintenance of Toll Road Projects
8-15-2-20. Study of Toll Road Projects
8-15-2-21. Supplemental Nature of Chapter
8-15-2-22. Construction of Chapter
8-15-2-23. Additional Powers Relating to Bonds
8-15-2-24. Feasibility Study of Construction of Additional Interchanges Along Toll Roads
8-15-2-26. Actions Violating Rights of Holders or Owners Prohibited
8-15-2-27. Funds Generated by Tolls; Exclusive Uses