§ IC 36-9-27-45. Maintenance funds for drains; use of funds
Sec. 45. A maintenance fund established under section 44 of this chapter is subject to the use of the board for the necessary or proper repair, maintenance, study, or evaluation of the particular drain or combination of drains, which may be done whenever the board, upon the recommendation of the county surveyor, finds that it is necessary. The payment for all such maintenance work shall be made out of the appropriate maintenance fund. However, if:
(1) a maintenance fund has not been established for the drain or combination of drains; or
Terms Used in Indiana Code 36-9-27-45
Board: refers to the drainage board of a county. See Indiana Code 36-9-27-2
Maintenance: means work on a drain as described in section 34(c) of this chapter for any of the purposes stated in that section. See Indiana Code 36-9-27-2
(2) a maintenance fund has been established but it is not sufficient to pay for the work; the general drain improvement fund shall be used to pay the cost of the work or to pay for the deficiency, and the general drain improvement fund shall be reimbursed from the appropriate maintenance fund when it is established or becomes sufficient. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.101. Amended by P.L.276-2001, SEC.14.