Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Agent for the State" means the department as agent for the state as that term is used in the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.
(b) "Department" refers to the Indiana department of transportation established under IC 8-23-2-1.
(c) "Includes" and variants of it, should be read as if the phrase "but is not limited to" was also set forth.
(d) "Person" means individuals, corporations, partnerships, or foreign and domestic associations, including railroads.
(e) "Rail properties" means assets or rights, owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a railroad or other persons which are used, or useful, in rail transportation service; however, the term rail properties does not include any properties owned, leased or otherwise controlled by a railroad not in reorganization unless it consents to such property's inclusion in the particular transaction.
(f) "Rail service" means both freight and passenger service.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.40; P.L.18-1990, SEC.36.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 3. Railroads Generally
Chapter 1.5. State Rail Preservation Law
8-3-1.5-2. Authority of Indiana Department of Transportation
8-3-1.5-3. Financial Assistance for Continuance of Rail Service
8-3-1.5-4. Information to Be Provided to Department
8-3-1.5-5. Acquisition of Rail or Nonrail Property
8-3-1.5-6. Disposition of Property
8-3-1.5-7. Interstate Commerce Commission Certificate
8-3-1.5-9. Condemnation Procedure
8-3-1.5-10. Assuring Good Title
8-3-1.5-11. Sale of Rail Properties
8-3-1.5-12. Cooperation With Other States
8-3-1.5-13. Acquisition of Property by Political Subdivisions
8-3-1.5-15. Acquisition or Modernization Loans
8-3-1.5-16. Delinquent State Railroad Taxes; Offset Against Purchase Cost
8-3-1.5-17. Railroad Equipment; Acquisition
8-3-1.5-18. Contracts for Rebuilding and Maintaining Rail Properties
8-3-1.5-19. Contracts to Maintain or Improve Rail Transportation Service
8-3-1.5-20.5. Commuter Rail Service Fund
8-3-1.5-20.6. Electric Rail Service Fund
8-3-1.5-21. Chicago, South Shore, and South Bend Railway Capital Improvements Fund