Indiana § 8-10-5-19 - Emergency measure
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 8-10-5-19 — Emergency measure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-10-5-19. Emergency measure
Sec. 19. This chapter is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. The reason for such necessity lies in the fact that the provisions of this chapter should become effective immediately in order to permit the prompt organization of port authorities to take advantage of the St. Lawrence Seaway project authorized by the Congress, thereby advancing the interests and the welfare of the state of Indiana and its citizens.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.343, s.18. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.25.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 8-10-5-19
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Section 8-10-5-19 ("Emergency measure") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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