Ind. Code ch. 23-7-7

in effect

Ind. Code § 23-7-7-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all cities, all towns, and all corporations formed under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal on August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-15-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.129. Amended by P.L.179-1991, SEC.28; P.L.1-1992, SEC.116.

Ind. Code § 23-7-7-2 Authorization to acquire sites; eminent domain

Sec. 2. Each corporation to which this chapter applies may acquire and hold battlegrounds or other historic sites for the purpose of maintaining or improving them for historical purposes. The acquisition of property under this section is for a public use, and title may be taken under the power of eminent domain. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-15-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.129.

Ind. Code § 23-7-7-3 Exemption from taxation

Sec. 3. Property acquired under this chapter is exempt from taxation. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-15-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.129.

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