Sec. 6. The law enforcement academy building commission is hereby endowed with the right and power of eminent domain insofar as such right or power may be necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of section 5 of this chapter. If the commission shall be unable to agree with the owner of the land or right or with the guardian of such owner as to the damages sustained by such owner or as to the purchase price of the land or right, the commission may proceed in the name of the state of Indiana in the exercise of the right of eminent domain, with which it is under this chapter endowed, to condemn the land or right necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter under the laws of this state. Whenever the commission shall deem it necessary to acquire any real estate or right for any purpose contemplated in this chapter, it may adopt an appropriate resolution setting forth the description of the real estate or right sought to be acquired by it, the purpose for which the real estate is to be used, and such other facts as the commission may deem necessary or pertinent, and shall refer such resolution to the attorney general. Thereupon the attorney general shall commence an action in the name of the state of Indiana in the circuit or superior court of the county in which such real estate or right described in such resolution is situated and shall take all necessary and proper steps to secure the condemnation of such real estate or right. Any employee of the commission engaged in the execution of any survey authorized by the commission may enter any lands or waters within this state for the purpose of inspecting, leveling, or doing any other work deemed necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that by such entry and in doing such work no injury is done to the real estate or waters entered upon and that no damages result from such entry or work.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.43, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.9.