Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-3-1.5-7

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Department: refers to the Indiana department of transportation established under IC 8-23-2-1. See Indiana Code 8-3-1.5-1
  • Person: means individuals, corporations, partnerships, or foreign and domestic associations, including railroads. See Indiana Code 8-3-1.5-1
   Sec. 7. After acquiring any railroad lines within the State, the department shall assist any responsible person, firm, or corporation to secure, as promptly as possible, any order or certificate required by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the performance of railroad service. The department shall also give any assurances or guarantees which are necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.46.