Indiana § 8-17-1-3 - Rights-of-way
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§ 8-17-1-3. Rights-of-way
Sec. 3. If a highway is constructed under this chapter, the right-of-way, or any required drainage courses, approaches, or any land necessary for the construction of a highway, or land necessary to build a bridge or a culvert shall be acquired by the county, either by donation by the owners of the land through which the highway passes or by agreement between the owner and the county executive, through eminent domain, or the public may acquire the property as is necessary in the same manner as provided for the construction of public highways. The entire cost of the right-of-way shall be paid by the county.
Formerly: Acts 1919, c.112, s.4. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.79; P.L.86-1988, SEC.69.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-17-1-3 ("Rights-of-way") 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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