Sec. 10. The department may take whatever steps are necessary in order to determine the absolute fee simple title ownership of all rail properties of any railroad within the State. The determination may include the status of the rail properties with respect to easements, rights-of-way, leases, reversionary rights, fee simple title ownership, and any and all related title matters. The department may retain attorneys, experts, or other assistants as is necessary to make the title determination.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.49.
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