Section 8-15-2-12 - Taxation(a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for: (1) the benefit of the people of the state;(2) the increase of their commerce and prosperity; and(3) the improvement of their health and living conditions.(b) As the operation and maintenance of toll road projects by the authority will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any toll road project or any property acquired or used by the authority under the provisions of this chapter or upon the income therefrom.(c) The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer, and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof) shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.(Formerly: Acts 1951, c.281, s.12.) As amended by Acts1980 , P.L. 74, SEC.238; P.L. 109-1983, SEC.16.