Sec. 1. (a) The authority shall have the power:
(1) to make and enter into all contracts or agreements; and
(2) to do all things necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter.
(b) The authority may employ engineering, architectural, and construction experts, inspectors, and such other employees as may be necessary in its opinion to implement this chapter and fix their compensation, all of whom shall do such work as the authority may direct. All expenses so incurred by the authority shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter.
(c) This chapter:
(1) applies to the authority only when acting for the purposes set forth in this chapter; and
(2) does not apply to the authority when acting under any other statute for any other purpose.
Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.1; Acts 1965, c.249, s.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.260; P.L.109-1983, SEC.31; P.L.235-2005, SEC.118.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels
Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States
8-16-1-2. Power and Authority; "Bridge" Defined
8-16-1-4. Studies Regarding Interstate Bridges
8-16-1-5. Construction of Interstate Bridges
8-16-1-6. Authority to Purchase Land or Structures
8-16-1-7. Preexisting Ferry Operations
8-16-1-10. Plans and Specifications; Submission; Letting of Contracts for Construction
8-16-1-12. Control Over Bridges
8-16-1-13. Damage to Public Ways or Public Works
8-16-1-15. Payment of Interest or Principal
8-16-1-16. Duty to Fix, Maintain, and Collect Tolls for Use of Bridges
8-16-1-17.1. Toll Bridge Becoming State Highway or Tollway; Reimbursement of Funds; Conveyances
8-16-1-18. Indiana Interstate Bridge Fund
8-16-1-19. Collection of Tolls; Reimbursement of Funds
8-16-1-20. Bridge Revenue Bonds; Reimbursing Bridge Fund
8-16-1-21. Bridges Substantially Funded by Other Governmental Agencies; Title
8-16-1-22. Jurisdiction of Authority
8-16-1-25. Construction of Law
8-16-1-26. Bridge Constructed Under Chapter and Crossing Wabash River