In addition to the approval required from the agencies listed under IC 36-1-12-10 , all final plans and specifications for the construction of a county jail are subject to review by the department. Before construction may begin on a county jail:

1. (1) the board of county commissioners shall submit the plans and specifications to the department; and
2. (2) except as provided in IC 36-1-8-19 (b), the county executive must prepare the feasibility study and hold the public hearing required by IC 36-1-8-19 .

As added by P.L.130-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.184-2018, SEC.10.