Indiana Code
Chapter 9. Jurisdiction Over Certain Airport Facilities
8-21-9-31. Tax Exemptions; Tax Assessments

Sec. 31. (a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of an airport facility or airport facilities by the department will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the department shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any airport facility or airport facilities or any property acquired or used by the department under the provisions of this chapter, or upon the income therefrom, and the bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, the interest thereon, the proceeds received by a holder from the sale of such bonds to the extent of the holder's cost of acquisition, or proceeds received upon redemption prior to maturity or proceeds received at maturity, and the receipt of such interest and proceeds shall be exempt from taxation in the state of Indiana for all purposes except the financial institutions tax imposed under IC 6-5.5.
(b) All properties both real and personal owned and operated by the department or leased by the department for proprietary purposes shall be assessed and added to the local tax rolls as any other private property. Such proprietary operations, under control of either the authority or a lessee of the department, shall be subject to Indiana adjusted gross income and sales tax laws.
Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.105, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.362; P.L.21-1990, SEC.41; P.L.254-1997(ss), SEC.15; P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.145; P.L.79-2017, SEC.56.

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