CHAPTER 8. TAXATION OF OPERATORS

IC 8-15.5-8
     Chapter 8. Taxation of Operators

IC 8-15.5-8-1
Property tax exemption
    
Sec. 1. A toll road project and tangible personal property used exclusively in connection with a toll road project that are:
        (1) owned by the authority and leased, franchised, licensed, or otherwise conveyed to an operator; or
        (2) acquired, constructed, or otherwise provided by an operator in connection with the toll road project;
under the terms of a public-private agreement are considered to be public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and the property, and an operator's leasehold estate, franchise, license, and other interests in the property, are exempt from all ad valorem property taxes and special assessments levied against property by the state or any political subdivision of the state.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.39.

IC 8-15.5-8-2
Taxation of income received by operator
    
Sec. 2. Income received by an operator under the terms of a public-private agreement is subject to taxation in the same manner as income received by other private entities.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.39.

IC 8-15.5-8-3
Sales tax on purchases by operator
    
Sec. 3. An operator or any other person purchasing tangible personal property for incorporation into or improvement of a structure or facility constituting or becoming part of the land included in the toll road project is not exempt from the application of the gross retail or use tax under IC 6-2.5 with respect to such a purchase.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.39.