Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "qualified work release program" refers to:
(1) a work release program that is established by the department of correction under IC 11-10-8 or IC 11-10-10; or
(2) a county work release program under IC 11-12-5.
(b) Notwithstanding IC 8-23-10, but subject to IC 8-23-24.5, the commissioner may contract with a qualified work release program for the maintenance of a highway right-of-way without taking competitive bids. As used in this subsection, "highway right-of-way" includes only the grass plats.
As added by P.L.89-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.278.