Ind. Code ch. 9-26-7

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Ind. Code § 9-26-7-1 Duty of fence owner to give notice of damage

Sec. 1. If a fence adjacent to a highway maintained by the state is damaged or destroyed as the result of a traffic accident occurring on the state highway, the owner of the damaged fence shall notify the Indiana department of transportation of the occurrence of the accident and damage to the fence within ten (10) days after the accident. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-3-5-1(a) part; (b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 9-26-7-2 Repair or replacement of fence; labor and materials

Sec. 2. The Indiana department of transportation shall furnish the labor used in the repair or replacement of the fence. The owner of the fence shall furnish the materials or money to cover the cost of materials for the repair or replacement of the fence. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-3-5-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 9-26-7-3 Liability of person causing damage

Sec. 3. This chapter does not mitigate or extinguish the liability of a person causing or responsible for damage to respond in damages. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-3-5-1(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 9-26-7-4 Compliance with article; effect of chapter

Sec. 4. This chapter does not relieve the owner or operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident subject to this chapter of compliance with this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-3-5-1(d).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

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