Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, “body armor” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-5-13(a).

     (b) After December 31, 2010, a town shall provide an active member of the police department of the town with body armor for the torso. The town shall replace the body armor for the torso according to the replacement period recommended by the manufacturer of the body armor for the torso.

     (c) An active member of the police department of a town shall not be required to pay for maintenance of the body armor for the torso furnished under this section.

     (d) Body armor for the torso provided by a town under this section remains the property of the town. The town may sell the property when it becomes unfit for use, and all money received shall be paid into the general fund of the town.

As added by P.L.34-2010, SEC.7.