1. (a) This section applies to a reuse authority that owns or acquires a public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1 ) established to provide water service.

2. (b) The reuse authority shall operate the public utility as a municipal water utility in accordance with IC 8-1.5-3 , and has all the powers and duties of:

   1. (1) the board (as defined in IC 8-1.5-3-2 ); and

   2. (2) the municipal legislative body;

      under IC 8-1.5-3 with respect to the operation of its municipal water utility.

As added by P.L.104-2010, SEC.3.