Indiana § 36-12-5-1 - Application of chapter
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§ 36-12-5-1. Application of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) Sections 2 and 3 of this chapter apply only to Class 1 public libraries that seek to expand into not more than one (1) township of a county.
(b) Sections 5, 6, and 12 of this chapter apply to Class 1 public libraries that seek to expand into more than one (1) township of a county.
(c) The expansion of a library district may occur by:
(1) the legislative body passing a resolution; or
(2) the petition and remonstrance process;
as provided in this chapter.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-5-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.26; P.L.42-2018, SEC.34.
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