Ind. Code ch. 36-9-14

in effect

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all counties. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-2 Authorization and approval of fund; "courthouse" defined

Sec. 2. (a) A cumulative building fund to provide money for the construction, remodeling, and repair of courthouses may be established by the county legislative body under IC 6-1.1-41. (b) As used in this section, "courthouse" includes a historical complex consisting of a former county courthouse, jail, and sheriff's residence which is open to the general public for educational or community purposes in a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty thousand (180,000) and less than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000). [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.213-1986, SEC.5; P.L.199-1988, SEC.1; P.L.12-1992, SEC.178; P.L.17-1995, SEC.25; P.L.170-2002, SEC.167; P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.188; P.L.119-2012, SEC.229; P.L.104-2022, SEC.211.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-3 Repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-2 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.51. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-4 Repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-83-2 part; 18-6-16-1 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.317, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-5 Tax levy

Sec. 5. The county fiscal body may provide money for the cumulative building fund by levying a tax in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41 of not more than sixteen and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.1667) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable property in the county. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-3 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.26; P.L.6-1997, SEC.219.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-6 Repealed

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-3 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.213-1986, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

Ind. Code § 36-9-14-7 Courthouse fund; transfer of funds to nonprofit corporation maintaining or renovating courthouse

Sec. 7. (a) The tax money collected under this chapter shall be held in a special fund to be known as the courthouse fund. (b) For purposes of this chapter and IC 36-9-14.5, the portion of the property tax levy designated for a courthouse described in section 2(b) of this chapter may be transferred to a nonprofit corporation that has a lease with the county requiring the corporation to maintain or renovate the courthouse. Before appropriated funds may be transferred to a qualified nonprofit corporation, the corporation must submit a plan for the use of the funds to the county fiscal body for its approval. An officer or employee of a corporation who receives funds under this section and knowingly uses the funds for a purpose other than a purpose approved by the fiscal body commits a Level 6 felony. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-83-3 part.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.199-1988, SEC.2; P.L.1-1995, SEC.85; P.L.17-1995, SEC.27; P.L.158-2013, SEC.680.

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