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IN Code § 36-1-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-17. "School Corporation"

Sec. 17. "School corporation" means a local public school corporation established under state law. The term includes a school city, school town, metropolitan school district, consolidated school corporation, county school corporation, township school corporation, community school corporation, or united school corporation.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.325.
IN Code § 36-1-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-18. "Special Taxing District"

Sec. 18. "Special taxing district" means a geographic area within which a special tax may be levied and collected on an ad valorem basis on property for the purpose of financing local public improvements that are:(1) not political or governmental in nature; and(2) of special benefit to the residents and property of the area.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-19. "Statute"

Sec. 19. "Statute" means a law enacted by the general assembly.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-20. "Taxing District"

Sec. 20. "Taxing district" means a geographic area within which property is taxed by the same taxing entities and at the same total rate.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-21. "Town"

Sec. 21. "Town" refers to an incorporated town, unless the reference is to a school town.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-22. "Township"

Sec. 22. "Township" refers to a civil township, unless the reference is to a congressional township.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.326.
IN Code § 36-1-2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-23. "Unit"

Sec. 23. "Unit" means county, municipality, or township.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-24. "Works Board"

Sec. 24. "Works board" means the following:(1) The board of commissioners, for a county not having a consolidated city.(2) The board of public works or board of public works and safety, for a city.(3) The town council, for a town.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.133; P.L.8-1989, SEC.96; P.L.77-2014, SEC.11; P.L.278-2019, SEC.180.
IN Code § 36-1-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-1.5 part; 18-1-1.5-30 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.251-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-2. Policy

Sec. 2. The policy of the state is to grant units all the powers that they need for the effective operation of government as to local affairs.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-6 part; 18-1-1.5-23 part; 18-4-2-36 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-3. Rule of Law; Resolution of Doubt as to Existence of Power of a Unit

Sec. 3. (a) The rule of law that any doubt as to the existence of a power of a unit shall be resolved against its existence is abrogated.(b) Any doubt as to the existence of a power of a unit shall be resolved in favor of its existence. This rule applies even though a statute granting the power has been repealed.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-6 part; 18-1-1.5-23 part; 18-4-2-36 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-4. Rule of Law; Powers of Unit

Sec. 4. (a) The rule of law that a unit has only:(1) powers expressly granted by statute;(2) powers necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to powers expressly granted; and(3) powers indispensable to the declared purposes of the unit;is abrogated.(b) A unit has:(1) all powers granted it by statute; and(2) all other powers necessary or desirable in the conduct of its affairs, even though not granted by statute.(c) The powers that units have under subsection (b)(1) are listed in various statutes. However, these statutes do not list the powers that units have under subsection (b)(2); therefore, the omission of a power from such a list does not imply that units lack that power.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-1 part; 17-2-2.5-6 part; 18-1-1.5-16 part; 18-1-1.5-23 part; 18-1-1.5-29; 18-4-2-33 part; 18-4-2-36 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-5. Powers of Unit; Exercise; Township Exception

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a unit may exercise any power it has to the extent that the power:(1) is not expressly denied by the Indiana Constitution or by statute; and(2) is not expressly granted to another entity.(b) A township may not exercise power the township has if another unit in which all or part of the township is located exercises that same power.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-1 part; 17-2-2.5-3 part; 18-1-1.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-16 part; 18-1-1.5-19 part; 18-4-2-33 part; 18-5-10-2.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.251-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-6. Specific Manner for Exercising a Power; Constitutional or Statutory Provision; Ordinance; Resolution

Sec. 6. (a) If there is a constitutional or statutory provision requiring a specific manner for exercising a power, a unit wanting to exercise the power must do so in that manner.(b) If there is no constitutional or statutory provision requiring a specific manner for exercising a power, a unit wanting to exercise the power must either:(1) if the unit is a county or municipality, adopt an ordinance prescribing a specific manner for exercising the power;(2) if the unit is a township, adopt a resolution prescribing a specific manner for exercising the power; or(3) comply with a statutory provision permitting a specific manner for exercising the power.(c) An ordinance under subsection (b)(1) must be adopted as follows:(1) In a municipality, by the legislative body of the municipality.(2) In a county subject to IC 36-2-3.5 or IC 36-3-1, by the legislative body of the county.(3) In any other county, by the executive of the county.(d) A resolution under subsection (b)(2) must be adopted by the legislative body of the township.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-2 part; 17-2-2.5-7 part; 18-1-1.5-17; 18-4-2-32.6 part; 18-4-4-2(2); 18-4-5-5.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.2; P.L.251-1993, SEC.3; P.L.77-2014, SEC.12; P.L.278-2019, SEC.181; P.L.22-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-1-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-7. Review or Regulation of Exercise of Power by a Unit

Sec. 7. State and local agencies may review or regulate the exercise of powers by a unit only to the extent prescribed by statute.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-2-2.5-5; 18-1-1.5-22; 18-4-2-35(a).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-8.5. Ordinance Requiring Housing Program Participation Prohibited

Sec. 8.5. A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance that requires or would have the effect of requiring a landlord to participate in:(1) a Section 8 program of the federal Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f); or(2) a similar program concerning housing.As added by P.L.101-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-1-3-8.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-8.6. Regulation of Reusable or Disposable Auxiliary Containers Prohibited; Exceptions

Sec. 8.6. (a) As used in this section, "auxiliary container" means a bag, box, cup, bottle, or similar container that is:(1) reusable or disposable;(2) made of:(A) cloth;(B) paper;(C) plastic;(D) extruded polystyrene; or(E) a similar material; and(3) designed for:(A) one time use; or(B) transporting merchandise or food from food or retail facilities.(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), a unit may not:(1) regulate, or adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution to regulate:(A) the:(i) manufacture;(ii) distribution;(iii) sale;(iv) provision;(v) use; or(vi) disposition or disposal;of auxiliary containers; or(B) a:(i) manufacturer of auxiliary containers;(ii) distributor of auxiliary containers; or(iii) food or retail facility that sells, provides, or otherwise makes use of auxiliary containers;in connection with the manufacture, distribution, sale, provision, use, or disposition or disposal of auxiliary containers; or(2) impose, or adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution to impose, any:(A) prohibition;(B) restriction;(C) fee; or(D) tax;with respect to auxiliary containers or to any person described in subdivision (1)(B) in connection with the manufacture, distribution, sale, provision, use, or disposition or disposal of auxiliary containers.(c) This section does not prohibit, limit, or restrict:(1) a curbside recycling program available in, or offered by, a unit; or(2) the designation or operation of a residential or commercial recycling location within a unit.(d) This section does not apply to the distribution, sale, provision, use, or disposition or disposal of auxiliary containers at any event that:(1) is organized, sponsored, or permitted by a unit; and(2) takes place on property owned by the unit.As added by P.L.150-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-9. Territorial Jurisdiction; Exception; Petition

Sec. 9. (a) The area inside the boundaries of a county comprises its territorial jurisdiction. However, a municipality has exclusive jurisdiction over bridges (subject to IC 8-16-3-1), streets, alleys, sidewalks, watercourses, sewers, drains, and public grounds inside its corporate boundaries, unless a statute provides otherwise.(b) The area inside the corporate boundaries of a municipality comprises its territorial jurisdiction, except to the extent that a statute expressly authorizes the municipality to exercise a power in areas outside its corporate boundaries.(c) Whenever a statute authorizes a municipality to exercise a power in areas outside its corporate boundaries, the power may be exercised:(1) inside the corporate boundaries of another municipality, only if both municipalities, by ordinance, enter into an agreement under IC 36-1-7; or(2) in a county other than the county in which the municipal hall is located, but not inside the corporate boundaries of another municipality, only if both the municipality and the other county, by ordinance, enter into an agreement under IC 36-1-7.(d) If the two (2) units involved under subsection (c) cannot reach an agreement, either unit may petition the circuit or superior court of the county to hear and determine the matters at issue. The clerk of the court shall issue notice to the other unit as in other civil actions, and the court shall hold the hearing without a jury. There may be a change of venue from the judge but not from the county. The petitioning unit shall pay the costs of the action.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 17-2-2.5-4 part; 18-5-10-4 part; subsection (b) formerly 18-1-1.5-1 part; subsections (c) and (d) formerly 18-1-1.5-21.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.169; P.L.149-2016, SEC.91.
IN Code § 36-1-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-11. "Election"; "Sign"; Certain Sign Ordinances Unenforceable, Time Period; Public Safety Exception

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "election" refers to an election described in IC 3-5-1-2.(b) As used in this section, "sign" refers to a sign, the surface area of which is not greater than thirty-two (32) square feet. For purposes of determining the surface area of a sign under this section, if a sign consists of two (2) faces, only the surface area of one (1) of the faces is considered if both of the following apply:(1) The faces are mounted back to back.(2) The measure of the angle between the faces is not more than fifteen (15) degrees.(c) Subject to subsection (d), an ordinance or a regulation of a political subdivision relating to the number or size of signs is unenforceable during the following period:(1) Beginning sixty (60) days before an election.(2) Ending at the beginning of the sixth day after the election.(d) This section does not prohibit a political subdivision from enforcing an ordinance or regulation relating to the number or size of signs at any time if necessary to ensure public safety.As added by P.L.211-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-11.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-11.2. Fee Waiver for Occupational or Professional License

Sec. 11.2. (a) This section applies to a license for which a unit imposed a fee before July 1, 2017.(b) As used in this section, "license" means any license, permit, registration, endorsement, or certificate required by a unit for:(1) an individual to practice or a business to engage one (1) or more individuals to practice an occupation or profession in an area over which the unit has jurisdiction; or(2) an individual or business to use in an area over which the unit has jurisdiction, a name, or other designation that is associated with an occupation or a profession.(c) After June 30, 2017, a unit shall waive fees and taxes related to the initial issuance and reinstatement, including tests, inspections, and other activities that are a condition of the initial issuance or reinstatement of a license, of an occupational or professional license if:(1) the combined adjusted gross income (as defined in Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code) of:(A) the applicant and the applicant's spouse; and(B) any other individuals living together with the applicant at one (1) residence as a domestic unit with mutual economic dependency;for the calendar year preceding the year in which an application to issue, renew, or reinstate is made did not exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the federal poverty level;(2) the applicant, at the time of submitting an application for the initial issuance or reinstatement of a license, is enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program;(3) the applicant is a veteran (as defined in IC 10-17-15-3) or the spouse of a veteran; or(4) the applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States (as defined in IC 5-9-4-3) or national guard (as defined in IC 5-9-4-4) on active duty or the spouse of the member.(d) After June 30, 2017, a unit shall waive fifty percent (50%) of the fees and taxes related to the initial issuance and reinstatement, including tests, inspections, and other activities that are a condition of the initial issuance or reinstatement of a license, of an occupational or professional license if the combined adjusted gross income (as defined in Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code) of:(1) the applicant and the applicant's spouse; and(2) any other individuals living together with the applicant at one (1) residence as a domestic unit with mutual economic dependency;for the calendar year preceding the year in which an application to issue, renew, or reinstate is made equaled or exceeded one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the federal poverty level and did not exceed one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level.As added by P.L.223-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-3-11.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-11.4. Commercial Motor Vehicle

Sec. 11.4 (a) As used in this section, "commercial motor vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-31.(b) A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance that requires an operator of a commercial motor vehicle to obtain a permit from the unit to operate the commercial motor vehicle within the jurisdiction of the unit unless expressly authorized by statute.As added by P.L.196-2017, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-1-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-12. Prohibited From Licensing, Registering, or Certifying a Profession or Occupation; Exceptions

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not prohibit any of the following:(1) A requirement for a license, registration, certification, or permit required under an ordinance or rule adopted under IC 36-7.(2) A requirement for a permit or registration for a particular project for:(A) the alteration, construction, demolition, or repair of a building; or(B) other work on real property;required under an ordinance or rule adopted under another provision of this title.(3) The ability to revoke, suspend, or impose additional conditions on a permit or registration previously given if the person:(A) holding the permit; or(B) registered;has performed substandard work or has otherwise violated any condition of the permit or registration.(4) A requirement for a license for an individual to practice an occupation or profession when the unit determines the establishment and enforcement of health and safety standards for the occupation or profession are appropriate and necessary to protect the public.(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a unit does not have the power to license, register, or certify a person to practice the person's profession or occupation within the unit if the occupation or profession is subject to licensure, registration, or certification under the Indiana Code.As added by P.L.172-2018, SEC.3 and P.L.182-2018, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-1-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3. Home Rule|36-1-3-13. Local Units Prohibited From Requiring or Prohibiting Particular Component, Design, or Type of Material Used in Building Construction Based on Energy Saving or Producing Qualities; Exemption for Construction or Design of Buildings Owned or Used by Unit

Sec. 13. (a) Unless required under IC 36-7-2-9, a unit does not have the power to do the following:(1) Require that a particular component, design, or type of material be used in the construction of a building or other structure because of the energy saving or energy producing qualities of the component, design, or material.(2) Prohibit the use of a particular component, design, or type of material in the construction of a building or other structure because the component, design, or material does not meet a standard for energy saving.(3) Require that a building or other structure be retrofitted with a particular device or type of material because of the energy saving or energy producing qualities of the device or material.(4) Prohibit or restrict the purchase or use of vehicles or other machines based upon the type of energy that powers the vehicle or machine.(5) Prohibit the sale, installation, or use of any of the following:(A) Natural gas powered home heating equipment.(B) Natural gas powered home appliances.(C) Grills, stoves, and other food preparation appliances designed to be used outdoors.(D) Natural gas powered:(i) heating appliances; and(ii) torches, lamps, and other decorative features;designed to be used outdoors.(6) Enact an ordinance, adopt a resolution, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that purports to exercise a power denied by subdivisions (1) through (5).(b) This section does not apply to requirements included in procurement documents used to procure goods and services, including the construction or design of buildings, to be owned or used by the unit. A unit may adopt bid specifications for a public works project that include energy savings or energy production provisions with respect to the components, design, or materials for the specific project.As added by P.L.180-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-3.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 3.5. Transfer of Jurisdiction From General Assembly to Local Legislative Authorities|36-1-3.5-1. Policy; Purpose

Sec. 1. The policy of the state is that in all cases where a general law can be made applicable, all laws should be general and of uniform operation throughout the state, as provided by Article 4, Section 23 of the Constitution of Indiana. In addition, the policy of the state is that in local affairs where a general law cannot be made applicable, the applicable laws should be determined by the local legislative authorities under the home rule provisions of this title, particularly IC 36-1-3-6. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to transfer to the appropriate local authorities jurisdiction over certain local matters that, before the 1981 regular session of the general assembly, have been subjects of statutory concern.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.4.