The purpose of the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly is to recodify prior law in a style that is clear, concise, and easy to interpret and apply. Except to the extent that:
the substantive operation and effect of the prior law continue uninterrupted as if the recodification act of the 2008 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.
IC 15-10-1-2
2008 Recodification Citation: New.