4-20.5-22-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a lease under IC 8-23-24.5. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
4-20.5-22-2. Intent of Chapter
Sec. 2. The intent of this chapter is to encourage the use of property owned by the state to promote the growth and harvesting of vegetation to be used as fuels and other energy products. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
4-20.5-22-3. “Agency”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “agency ” has the meaning set forth in IC 4-20.5-1-3. The term includes a state institution. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
4-20.5-22-4. “Vegetation”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “vegetation” refers to grasses or other plants that are suitable for processing into fuels or other energy products. The term does not include grasses or other plants that may be used to feed livestock. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
4-20.5-22-5. Authorization to Enter Lease
Sec. 5. To the extent permitted by federal law and when consistent with public safety, an agency may enter into leases with appropriate persons for the persons to plant, maintain, and harvest vegetation on state property owned or maintained by the agency for use in production of energy. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
4-20.5-22-6. Requirements of Lease
Sec. 6. A lease under this chapter must provide for the following: (1) The lessee is responsible for planting, maintaining, and harvesting the vegetation at the lessee’s cost. (2) The lessee becomes the owner of the vegetation when harvested. (3) The harvested vegetation must be used for the production of fuels or other energy products. […]
4-20.5-22-7. Provisions of Lease
Sec. 7. A lease under this chapter may provide for the following: (1) Any term of the lease that the agency considers best to implement the intent of this chapter, but not for more than four (4) years. (2) For the lease of parcels of sizes that the agency considers the best to implement the […]
4-20.5-22-8. Awarding a Lease
Sec. 8. The agency shall award a lease under this chapter to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest bid for the particular lease. As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.