1. (a) Only one (1) development authority may be established under this article. However, a county or municipality described in subsection (b) may join a development authority established under section 1 of this chapter if the fiscal body of the county or municipality:

   1. (1) adopts an ordinance authorizing the county or municipality to become a member of the development authority; and

   2. (2) adopts a substantially similar resolution to adopt the preliminary development plan of the development authority as set forth under section 1 of this chapter.

      A development authority shall notify the Indiana economic development corporation promptly in writing when a new member joins the development authority.

2. (b) The following counties or municipalities may join a development authority established under section 1 of this chapter:

   1. (1) In the case of a county, a county that is adjacent to a county that:

      1. (A) is a member of the development authority; or
      2. (B) contains a member of the development authority.

   2. (2) In the case of a municipality, a municipality that is located in a county that:

      1. (A) is a member of the development authority;
      2. (B) is adjacent to a county that is a member of the development authority; or
      3. (C) is adjacent to a county containing a member of the development authority.

As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.2.