For purposes of this code, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"AND." May be read "OR," and "OR" may be read "AND," if the sense requires it. ('82 Code, § 1-103(14))
"ANOTHER." When used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property.
"BOARD" or "BOARD OF TRUSTEES." Where these words appear they shall be deemed to mean the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake. ('82 Code, § 1-103(1))
"CITY," "MUNICIPAL CORPORATION," "MUNICIPALITY," or "TOWN." The municipality of Cedar Lake, Indiana. ('82 Code, § 1-103(31))
"CORPORATE LIMITS" or "TOWN LIMITS." The legal boundaries of the town, except as otherwise provided by law. ('82 Code, § 1-103(3))
"COUNCIL." The Common Council of the city.
"COUNTY." Lake County, Indiana. ('82 Code, § 1-103(4))
"DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS." The Town Manager. ('82 Code, § 1-103(6))
"IC." Refers to the Indiana Code.
"KEEPER" or "PROPRIETOR." Includes all persons, whether acting by themselves or as a servant, agent, or employee.
"LAND" or "REAL ESTATE." Includes rights and easements of incorporeal nature.
"MAY." The act referred to is permissive. ('82 Code, § 1-103(24))
"MONTH." A calendar month. ('82 Code, § 1-103(9))
"MUNICIPALITY." The municipality of Cedar Lake, Indiana.
"OATH." Includes an affirmation. ('82 Code, § 1-103(12))
"OWNER." When applied to property, includes any part owner, joint owner, or tenant in common of the whole or part of such property. ('82 Code, § 1-103(15))
"PERSON." Individual, firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, fiduciary, or governmental entity. (IC 36-1-2-12) ('82 Code, § 1-103(16))
"PERSONAL PROPERTY." Includes all property except real. ('82 Code, § 1-103(17))
"POPULATION." The population according to the most recent federal special or decennial census, special tabulation, or corrected population count effective under IC 1-1-3.5. This definition applies even if the reference is to the most recent federal decennial census.
"PRECEDING" and "FOLLOWING." Next before and next after, respectively. ('82 Code, § 1-103(18))
"PREMISES." As applied to property, includes land and buildings.
"PROPERTY." Includes real, personal, mixed estates and interests. ('82 Code, § 1-103(19))
"PUBLIC AUTHORITY." Includes boards of education; the municipal, county, state, or federal government, its officers or an agency thereof; or any duly authorized public official.
"PUBLIC PLACE." Includes any street, sidewalk, park, cemetery, school yard, body of water or watercourse, public conveyance, or any other place for the sale of merchandise, public accommodation, or amusement. ('82 Code, § 1-103(20))
"QUORUM." A majority of the members of a board, commission, or committee holding office, unless otherwise specifically provided in this code. ('82 Code, § 1-103(21))
"REAL PROPERTY." Includes lands, tenements, and hereditaments. ('82 Code, § 1-103(22))
"REASONABLE TIME" or "REASONABLE NOTICE." In all cases where any provision shall require an act to be done in a "REASONABLE TIME" or "REASONABLE NOTICE" to be given to any person, such reasonable time or notice shall be deemed to mean such time only as may be necessary in the prompt execution of such duty or compliance with such notice. ('82 Code, § 1-103(23))
"REGISTERED MAIL." Includes certified mail.
"SHALL." The act referred to is mandatory. ('82 Code, § 1-103(24))
"SIDEWALK." That portion of the street between the curb line and the adjacent property line intended for the use of pedestrians. ('82 Code, § 1-103(25))
"SIGNATURE" or "SUBSCRIPTION." A mark when the person cannot write. ('82 Code, § 1-103(26))
"STATE." The State of Indiana. ('82 Code, § 1-103(27))
"STREET." Includes alleys, avenues, boulevards, lanes, roads, highways, viaducts, and all other public thoroughfares within the city. ('82 Code, § 1-103(28))
"SUBCHAPTER." A division of a chapter, designated in this code by an underlined heading in the chapter analysis and a capitalized heading in the body of the chapter, setting apart a group of sections related by the subject matter of the heading. Not all chapters have subchapters.
"TENANT" or "OCCUPANT." As applied to premises, includes any person holding a written or oral lease, or who actually occupies the whole or any part of such premises, alone or with others. ('82 Code, § 1-103(29))
"TOWN MANAGER." The person employed by the Board of Trustees as the town executive, or during his temporary absence or disability, the person designated by the Board of Trustees to perform the duties of Town Manager. ('82 Code, § 1-103(32))
"WHOLESALE," "WHOLESALER," or "WHOLESALE DEALER." The sale of goods, merchandise, articles, or things in quantity to persons who purchase for purposes of resale, as distinguished from a retail dealer who sells in smaller quantities direct to the consumer.
('82 Code, § 1-103(33))
"WRITING." Includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing or otherwise. ('82 Code, § 1-103(34))
"YEAR." A calendar year, unless otherwise expressed; equivalent to the words "YEAR OF OUR LORD." ('82 Code, § 1-103(35))
Statutory reference:
For similar definitions under state law, see IC 1-1-4-5