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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) The consent of the state is given to the acquisition of property by the United States, by purchase or eminent domain, for any of the following:
(1) The improvement of a navigable river within or bordering on Indiana by means of locks, dams, and adjustable chutes.
(2) The construction and maintenance of slackwater navigation on a navigable river within or bordering on Indiana by erecting dams, abutments, locks, lock-keepers' houses, chutes, or other necessary structures.
(b) The United States has title to property and exercises jurisdiction and control over the property when purchased or acquired as provided by this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 4. State Offices and Administration § 4-20.5-15-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-4-state-offices-and-administration/in-code-sect-4-20-5-15-1/
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