Ind. Code ch. 10-16-3

Ind. Code ch. 10-16-3
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Ind. Code § 10-16-3-1 State armory board established

Sec. 1. (a) The state armory board is established to provide, manage, and care for armories for the use of the military and naval forces of Indiana. (b) The board consists of the following members: (1) The following ex officio members: (A) The governor. (B) The adjutant general. (2) Five (5) members appointed by the governor. At least three (3) of the members must be or must have been officers of the military or naval forces of the United States or of the state of Indiana. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-9.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-2 Contribution of funds in support of duties and responsibilities of adjutant general

Sec. 2. The state armory board established by section 1 of this chapter may contribute funds in support of the following authorized duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general: (1) The Indiana ceremonial unit. (2) The Indiana guard reserve. (3) The annual report of the adjutant general's department. (4) The medical treatment, pensions, and funeral expenses of officers and soldiers wounded, disabled, or killed while in the active service of the state. (5) Expenditures for public relations and the promotion of morale within the adjutant general's department. (6) Recruitment and retention expenditures of the adjutant general's department. (7) The publication of the armed forces law of Indiana in accordance with IC 10-16-2-9(d). (8) Armory modernization and care for armories. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-9.5.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.3; P.L.94-2026, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-3 Term of office; vacancy in office

Sec. 3. (a) The term of each member of the state armory board expires four (4) years from the date of the member's appointment. (b) If there is a vacancy in the state armory board, the governor may fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-10.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-4 Compensation

Sec. 4. The members of the state armory board shall perform the duties imposed upon them by this chapter without compensation. However, the state shall pay the actual necessary expenses of the members that are incident to the performance of their duties from the appropriation made for armory purposes. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-11.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-5 Erection of armories

Sec. 5. (a) The state armory board shall erect or provide within Indiana armories for the use of the military and naval forces of the state for drill, meeting, and rendezvous purposes by the organization of the military or naval forces occupying the armories. (b) All property of the United States or of the state issued to the occupying organization for military or naval purposes shall be stored and safely kept in the armories. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-12.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-6 Lease or purchase of real estate; erection; occupancy and use

Sec. 6. (a) The state armory board may utilize any and all appropriate methods to: (1) lease real estate from: (A) the federal, the state, or a local government; (B) a federal, state, or local agency; or (C) a private entity or individual; or (2) purchase real estate throughout the state; where necessary to provide armories or other military purposes. (b) The state armory board shall lease or purchase real estate in the name and for the use of the state. The state armory board may erect on the real estate an armory or another appropriate structure to be used for meetings, rendezvous, and drill purposes by the following organizations: (1) A company. (2) A battery. (3) A troop. (4) A battalion. (5) A regiment. (6) A division organization. (7) An air wing. (8) A related group. (9) An organization authorized by the state board. The ordnance stores, quartermaster stores, and other property issued to an organization described in this subsection and occupying the armory shall be stored in the armory or other appropriate structure. (c) The state armory board shall arrange for the occupancy and use of the armories under the direction and responsibility of the senior officer in command of an organization described in subsection (b). (d) An armory may not be erected on land that is leased for less than twenty-five (25) years. (e) The Indiana wing of the civil air patrol and its subordinate units may use armory facilities without charge when the officer responsible for the armory determines the use would not interfere with operational training requirements of the military forces concerned. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-13.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.4; P.L.94-2026, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-7 Board for general management; care and custody of armories

Sec. 7. The state armory board shall constitute a board for the general management, care, and custody of the armories. The state armory board may adopt policies or procedures for: (1) the management and government of the armories; (2) the guidance of the organizations occupying the armories; and (3) any other purpose consistent with this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-14.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.5; P.L.94-2026, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-8 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-14.5.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.94-2026, SEC.26.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-9 Donations and contributions; reconveyance of property to donor or another entity

Sec. 9. (a) The state armory board may receive from any source donations of real or personal property or contributions of money to aid in the support and assistance of: (1) the armed forces of Indiana; and (2) the armed forces of Indiana called or inducted into federal service. Property received under this subsection shall be held as other property for the use of the state. (b) Counties, cities, and municipalities may make donations and contributions under subsection (a). (c) This subsection applies to any property: (1) donated under subsection (a); (2) upon which the state of Indiana has not erected structures; and (3) if a donation agreement has not been executed between the state armory and the donor of the property. The state armory board may determine that any property donated under subsection (a) is no longer usable or cannot be used by the military department. The state armory board may certify its determination to the adjutant general. The adjutant general may reconvey any property to the donor or to another entity or individual that the adjutant general considers appropriate. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-15.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.6; P.L.94-2026, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-10 Payment of expenses

Sec. 10. All expenses incurred in the operation of state armories shall be paid out of: (1) the rentals; (2) the income; (3) the earnings; (4) any other receipts; and (5) any other appropriation provided by law; to pay the expenses incurred in the operation of the armories or other matters consistent with this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-16.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.28.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-11 Financial resources used to promote armed forces or veterans

Sec. 11. The state armory board may use its financial resources to make contributions to organizations that promote the public image of the national guard, the United States armed forces, or veterans of the United States armed forces. These contributions may be made for the following purposes: (1) Public events. (2) Activities on Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and other holidays. (3) Monuments, plaques, or inscriptions that memorialize veterans of United States wars or military actions. (4) Other appropriate activities that the state armory board approves. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-16.5.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-12 Armories; sale

Sec. 12. (a) If the state armory board receives from the adjutant general information of the disbandment of the organization of the armed forces of Indiana occupying and using an armory, the state armory board shall take charge of the armory. (b) The state armory board shall sell the armory for the highest price at public or private sale after publication of the sale for a period of ten (10) days and return the proceeds into the state treasury. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-17.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-13 Sale or conveyance of real property

Sec. 13. (a) The state armory board may: (1) sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any property belonging to the state and being under the charge and in the custody and possession of the state armory board if, in the judgment of the state armory board: (A) the property can no longer be used for the purpose for which it was acquired; and (B) the conveyance provides a substantial public or military benefit; or (2) elect to transfer the property to the Indiana department of administration under IC 4-20.5-7 or IC 5-22-21. (b) The sale shall be made at public or private sale, after appropriate publication, for the highest price to be obtained for the same. If the state armory board takes bids in the sale of property, the board shall require a bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) to identify all of the following: (1) Each beneficiary of the trust. (2) Each settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust. (c) All money derived from the sale, conveyance, or other disposition of any property shall be paid into the state treasury, but may be used for the purchase of other property for armory purposes. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-18.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.8; P.L.94-2026, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-14 Sale of real property; appraisement

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the state armory board sells any real property, the value of the property shall be determined by an appraiser appointed by the state armory board with the approval of the adjutant general. (b) Real property may not be sold for less than the appraised value of the real property unless the sale is approved by the adjutant general. If the real property cannot be sold at its appraised value, it may be reappraised. (c) If the adjutant general determines that the value of the real property is likely to be less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the appraisal described in subsection (a) is not required to sell the real property. (d) The state armory board may transfer state real property to a person in exchange for property of like value that is transferred by the person to the state. The state armory board must establish that properties exchanged are of like value through appraisals or other means approved by the adjutant general. (e) Real property may not be sold or transferred unless: (1) the adjutant general approves the sale or transfer; and (2) the state armory board's legal counsel states in writing that all the conditions necessary to the legal and valid sale or transfer of the property have been fully complied with. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-19.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.9; P.L.94-2026, SEC.31.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-15 Sale of real estate; execution of deed

Sec. 15. (a) The purchaser of real property sold under this chapter or to whom real property is conveyed or otherwise disposed of under this chapter shall pay the purchase money as agreed upon to the state armory board for the use and benefit of the state armory board. (b) The state armory board shall execute a deed of conveyance to the purchaser or the exchanging party after the purchaser or the exchanging party presents a form that is legally sufficient to memorialize and consummate the transaction and that is suitable for recording in the county upon which the property is located. The deed of conveyance shall be signed by the president of the state armory board and officially attested by the adjutant general. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-20.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.316; P.L.94-2026, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-16 Accounts and reports

Sec. 16. (a) The state armory board shall report annually of the proceedings incident to the location and management of the armories and a detailed account of disbursements. (b) The report shall be filed with the state board of accounts and a copy furnished to the adjutant general for publication in the annual report of the adjutant general's department. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-21.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.317; P.L.94-2026, SEC.33.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-17 Examination of transactions

Sec. 17. The adjutant general's office shall make a full and complete examination and report of all transactions of all individuals, persons, trustees, boards, banks, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the acquisition of sites for and the construction of state armories, including examination of the following: (1) The plans and specifications of armories. (2) Construction work performed or being performed. (3) The records of bonds issued and redeemed or proposed to be issued. (4) The records of all lease contracts for building or maintaining armories. (5) The records of receipts and earnings of all armories, except those earnings and receipts arising from shows, benefits, and other similar activities engaged in by members of the armories and other volunteers for the use and benefit of the members. (6) All money handled by the board or boards, by trustees of state armories, by the state armory board or local armory boards, or by the adjutant general, including all appropriations made for armories by the general assembly. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-22.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.34.

Ind. Code § 10-16-3-18 Engineering and architectural services

Sec. 18. The state armory board may employ expert engineering and architectural services when necessary to assist the state armory board in making inspections and examinations under this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-23.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.35.
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