Indiana § 14-27-6-31 - Letting of contracts; bidding

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§ 14-27-6-31. Letting of contracts; bidding

Sec. 31. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the letting of a contract for the repair or equipment of a levee under the control of the board, the board shall, when:

(1) adopting plans;

(2) giving notice; and

(3) receiving bids;

comply with statutes.

(b) If:

(1) an emergency arises involving the safety of human life due to accident or act of God; and

(2) the board declares the emergency;

the board may purchase necessary equipment and appliances without advertising for bids.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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