5-16-5-0.4. “Person”
Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, “person” includes a natural person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation. As added by P.L.75-2012, SEC.4.
5-16-5-0.5. “Public Body”
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, “public body” refers to a board, commission, trustee, officer, or agent acting on behalf of the state or a commission created by law. As added by P.L.75-2012, SEC.5.
5-16-5-0.6. “Public Work”
Sec. 0.6. As used in this chapter, “public work” refers to the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of a public building, public improvement, or other public work, the cost of which is paid for by funds derived from taxation. The term includes all roads, highways, streets, alleys, bridges, sewers, drains, or other public improvements. As […]
5-16-5-1. Withholding Final Payments; Filing Claims for Payment; Release of Surety
Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when a public work is performed under contract at the expense of the state or a commission created by law, the public body shall withhold final payment to the contractor until the contractor has paid to: (1) all subcontractors; (2) all suppliers of materials for […]
5-16-5-2. Payment Bonds; Payment Provisions in Contracts; Statements of Amount Due; Suits on Bond; Application of Statute to Bonds and Claims on State Highway Projects; Waiver of Bond Requirements for Certain State Educational Institution Projects
Sec. 2. (a) A contract awarded for a public work must provide for the payment of subcontractors, labor, suppliers of materials, and those performing service in connection with the public work. The contract must provide for the payment of subcontractors by withholding by the public body funds sufficient from the contract price to pay the […]
5-16-5-3. Conflicting Laws
Sec. 3. This chapter shall not be construed as conflicting with any other laws for the protection of labor, subcontractors, or materialmen, but is supplemental to those laws. Formerly: Acts 1911, c.173, s.3. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.90.