(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.
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