Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, “qualified work release program” refers to:

(1) a work release program that is established by the department of correction under IC 11-10-8 or IC 11-10-10; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-23-9-4.5

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) a county work release program under IC 11-12-5.

     (b) Notwithstanding IC 8-23-10, but subject to IC 8-23-24.5, the commissioner may contract with a qualified work release program for the maintenance of a highway right-of-way without taking competitive bids. As used in this subsection, “highway right-of-way” includes only the grass plats.

As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.278.