Sec. 10. The department may take whatever steps are necessary in order to determine the absolute fee simple title ownership of all rail properties of any railroad within the State. The determination may include the status of the rail properties with respect to easements, rights-of-way, leases, reversionary rights, fee simple title ownership, and any and all related title matters. The department may retain attorneys, experts, or other assistants as is necessary to make the title determination.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.79, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.49.