Ind. Code ch. 8-23-23

in effect

Ind. Code § 8-23-23-1 Rights-of-way and easements; description; recording

Sec. 1. Whenever a right-of-way or easement for a state, county, or municipal highway is acquired, an accurate description of all rights-of-way and easements shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county in which the real property is located. The description shall be recorded in the deed records of the county. The county recorder may not charge a fee for filing and recording the description. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.232.

Ind. Code § 8-23-23-2 Crosswalk curb ramps

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to curbs that are constructed or reconstructed after June 30, 1978. (b) All new construction or reconstruction of public roads or streets funded wholly or in part by funds of the state, a county, a city, or a town must include the installation of permanent curb ramps at crosswalks at all intersections where curbs and permanent sidewalks are constructed. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.232.

Ind. Code § 8-23-23-3 Inferior construction; permission by inspectors; offense

Sec. 3. An inspector who knowingly permits: (1) construction of a highway contrary to the specifications; (2) the use of inferior materials not provided for in the specifications; or (3) the use of a lesser amount of materials than provided for in the specifications; commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.232. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.136.

Ind. Code § 8-23-23-4 Hoosier High Point

Sec. 4. (a) The point of highest elevation in Indiana is designated as "Hoosier High Point." (b) The department shall erect and maintain signs to inform persons using the state highway system of the: (1) location of; and (2) way to; the point of highest elevation in Indiana. The commissioner shall determine the design, the number, and the location of the signs required by this subsection. (c) The location of the point of highest elevation in Indiana shall be indicated on each state highway map prepared by the department. As added by P.L.113-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 8-23-23-6 Funding for low water crossing projects

Sec. 6. The commissioner shall ensure that the department makes information available to county boards of commissioners and county highway departments about funding from federal and private sources that might be available to the counties for projects involving the reconstruction or replacement of low water crossings (as defined in IC 8-23-30-1(e)), including the following: (1) The federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (23 U.S.C. 133). (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service. As added by P.L.173-2025, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.147-2026, SEC.9.

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