Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Local Boards of Aviation Commissioners
8-22-2-12. Airport and Landing Field Operations Considered Public Necessity and Benefit; Tax Exemption of Leasehold Interests

Sec. 12. (a) The acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, equipment, maintenance, control, and operation of municipal airports and landing fields for aircraft under this chapter is considered to be a governmental function of general public necessity and benefit and is for the use and general welfare of all the people of Indiana, including the people residing in the eligible entity.
(b) Notwithstanding any other statute, the leasehold estate of any lessee created pursuant to a lease by the board of its aviation related property or facilities, together with any permanent structure erected on the property by the lessee is exempt from property taxation.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-6-1-13.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.8, SEC.73. Amended by P.L.60-1988, SEC.20.

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