IC 8-15-3-2.5: "Operator"

Sec. 2.5. "Operator" refers to one (1) or more private individuals or entities that enter into a public-private agreement to do one (1) or more of the following with respect to one (1) or more tollways:

(1) Planning.

(2) Design.

(3) Development.

(4) Construction.

(5) Reconstruction.

(6) Maintenance.

(7) Repair.

(8) Financing.

(9) Operation.

A public entity may provide services to an operator as a subcontractor or subconsultant without affecting the private status of the operator and the entity's or operator's ability to enter into a public-private agreement.