Ind. Code § 14-37-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-12
Underground Injection Control Program enforcement authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall obtain and maintain primary enforcement authority for Class II wells under the Underground Injection Control Program, promulgated under:

(1) Part C of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (Public Law 93-523, as amended by Public Law 96-502, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.) in effect January 1, 1988; and

(2) 40 CFR Parts 124, 144, 145, 146, and 147 Subpart P, in effect January 1, 1988.

(b) The commission shall enforce the requirements of the Underground Injection Control Program and all other rules under this article to prevent the pollution or endangerment of underground sources of drinking water caused by a well regulated by this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 14-33-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-33-9-3
Deductions from operation and maintenance expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board shall deduct from the operation and maintenance expenses estimated under section 2 of this chapter the following:

(1) Any revenue actually received during the current year.

(2) Other money not obligated to paying or protecting the bonds or notes of the district.

(b) The board shall carry forward the balance after making the deduction required by subsection (a).

(c) The board shall next determine the amount of interest due and the principal amount of bonds maturing the second year after the year in which the board is meeting. To this amount the board shall add five percent (5%) in the first year the board meets with bonds outstanding to provide for contingencies. After that time and until all bonds are retired, the board shall add the necessary amount to maintain a five percent (5%) contingency reserve.

(d) If the board has been forced to borrow money for a short term for a legitimate purpose, the board shall also determine the amount of principal and interest due on the loan.

(e) The board shall then total the balance.

(f) From the assessment roll, the board shall then determine the amount of unpaid installments due in the next year on assessments that have been made and deduct this from the total. The board shall then determine the necessary levy of the special benefits tax to provide money to meet the expenses thus calculated.

(g) After review by the department of local government finance as provided in section 1 of this chapter, the board of directors shall certify to the auditor of each county for collection the levy of the tax and the installment of any assessment.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-92.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.375.
Ind. Code § 14-20-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-20-9-2
"Real property" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "real property" means the following:

Part of the northwest quarter of section 2, township 17 north, range 11 east, commencing at a point 41 links west of the southeast corner of said quarter section; thence south 85 degrees west on the section line 20 poles, 7 links to a corner; thence north 19 degrees west 40 poles to a corner; thence north 85 degrees east 20 poles, 7 links to a corner; thence south 19 degrees east 40 poles to the place of beginning and containing five acres, more or less, in Liberty Township, Henry County, and known as the Wilbur Wright Birthplace.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-19-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-9
Hearing to establish or change schedule
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A schedule may be established or changed only after a public hearing at which:

(1) all persons using the works or owning real property served or to be served by the works; and

(2) other interested persons;

have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed schedule.

(b) After adoption of a resolution fixing the schedule and before the resolution is put into effect, notice of the hearing shall be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the district at least ten (10) days before the date fixed in the notice for the hearing. The hearing may be adjourned as needed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-5(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-155 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-155
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-23-1(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.111-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-216 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-216
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 216. (a) "Program", for purposes of IC 14-23-6.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-23-6.5-1.

(b) "Program", for purposes of IC 14-32-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-32-8-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.55-1999, SEC.1; P.L.160-1999, SEC.3; P.L.123-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-24
Referral of proposed amendment, supplement, or repeal to commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The legislative body shall refer a proposed ordinance for the amendment, supplement, or repeal of the zoning ordinance not originating from petition of the commission to the commission for consideration and a report before the legislative body of the county or municipality takes final action.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-20.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-25-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-25-1-8
Mediation of disputes
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Whenever a dispute arises between the users of surface water in a watershed area, any party to the dispute may make a formal request that an administrative law judge with the office of administrative law proceedings mediate the dispute using the mediation provisions under IC 4-21.5-3.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-6(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.30; P.L.92-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-12
Jurisdiction; comprehensive studies and plans
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission has jurisdiction over the public and private waters in Indiana and the adjacent land necessary for flood control purposes or for the prevention of flood damage. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Make a comprehensive study and investigation of all pertinent conditions of the areas in Indiana affected by floods.

(2) Determine the best method and manner of establishing flood control, giving consideration to the following:

(A) The reservoir method.

(B) The channel improvement method.

(C) The levee method.

(D) The flood plain regulation method.

(E) Any other practical method.

(3) Adopt and establish a comprehensive plan or master plan for flood control for all areas of Indiana subject to floods.

(4) Determine the best and most practical method and manner of establishing and constructing the necessary flood control works.

(5) Adopt appropriate measures for the prevention of flood damage.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-24-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-24-9-1
Affidavit filed by person served with notice or order
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If, as a result of an inspection under this article, a written notice or order is issued for the treatment, removal, or destruction of a plant or element of beekeeping, the division may require that an affidavit be filed by the person to whom the notice or order was issued.

(b) The affidavit described in subsection (a) shall be completed on a commission form and must specify the following:

(1) That the terms of the notice or order have been satisfied to the best of the affiant's ability.

(2) That the work was effective for the purpose prescribed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-9-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-31-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-31-4-3
Abandoned property in nature preserves
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If a nature preserve dedicated under IC 14-31-1 includes abandoned property, the department shall reclassify the nature preserve as a submerged lands preserve.

As added by P.L.125-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-12
Public records
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Records of the department made or kept under this chapter are public records except as otherwise provided.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-5(d) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-33-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-33-9-10
Special benefits tax; statement processing charge
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A conservancy district may require a statement processing charge on a special benefits tax statement. A special benefits tax liability assessed under this chapter of less than ten dollars ($10) on a parcel may be increased to not more than ten dollars ($10). The difference between the actual liability and the amount that appears on the statement is a statement processing charge. The statement processing charge is considered a part of the tax liability.

As added by P.L.6-1997, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-30.5-3-8
Capacity to sue and be sued
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A watershed development commission may sue and be sued.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-210 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-210
"Potable water"
Status: in_force

Sec. 210. "Potable water", for purposes of IC 14-25-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-4-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-2(k).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-37-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-37-7-7
Pollution of drinking water
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An owner or operator may not construct, operate, maintain, convert, plug, abandon, or conduct another injection activity in a manner that allows the movement of fluid containing pollution into an underground source of drinking water if the presence of the pollution may:

(1) cause a violation of a primary drinking water regulation under 40 CFR Part 142; or

(2) otherwise adversely affect the health of a person.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-9-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-34-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-34-6-10
Written objections; request for public hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) A person with a legal interest that might be adversely affected by release of a bond.

(2) The responsible officer or head of a federal, state, or local governmental agency that:

(A) has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to an environmental, a social, or an economic impact involved in the operation; or

(B) may develop and enforce environmental standards with respect to those operations.

(b) A person described in subsection (a) may do the following:

(1) File written objections to the proposed release from bond with the director.

(2) Request a public hearing within thirty (30) days after the last publication of the notice required by section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6-7(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-8
Political party affiliation of voting members
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Two (2) members appointed for terms expiring at the same time may not belong to the same political party.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-19
Siting and setback requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The department may establish siting and setback requirements for carbon dioxide transmission pipelines.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 14-20-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-20-7-1
"Buildings and grounds" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "buildings and grounds" means the property that:

(1) lies east of a line running north and south and tangent to the most easterly point on the circular drive of the Indiana Veterans' Home;

(2) contains approximately six (6) acres; and

(3) includes those buildings of the home that:

(A) were in the original group of buildings constructed at the home; and

(B) are known as the Administration Building, the Lawrie Library, and the Commandant's Residence.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-27-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-7
Public policy
Status: reserved

Sec. 7. As part of the continuing growth of the population and development of the economy of Indiana, it is necessary and desirable that rivers of unusual natural, scenic, or recreational significance be set aside and preserved for the benefit of present and future generations before the rivers have been destroyed. After rivers are destroyed, the rivers cannot be wholly restored. It is essential to the people of Indiana that the people retain the opportunities to maintain close contact with the natural, scenic, and recreational rivers and to benefit from the scientific, aesthetic, cultural, recreational, scenic, and spiritual values the rivers possess. It is, therefore, the following public policy of Indiana:

(1) That a natural, scenic, and recreational river system be established and maintained.

(2) That such areas be designated, acquired, and preserved by the state.

(3) That other agencies, organizations, and individuals, both public and private, be encouraged to set aside adjacent land for the common benefit of the people of present and future generations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-17-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-17-3-4
Expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Expenses incurred in conducting condemnation proceedings and in acquiring real property or rights by condemnation under this chapter shall be paid out of money appropriated or otherwise available for the use of the department and not otherwise expended in the work of the department as provided in this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-2
"Financial responsibility bond" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "financial responsibility bond" means a surety bond, a certificate of deposit, a cashier's check, or a letter of credit.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-33
Violations; Class B infractions
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) A person who knowingly fails to:

(1) comply with the requirements of section 20(1) of this chapter; or

(2) obtain a permit under section 22 of this chapter;

commits a Class B infraction.

(b) Each day a person violates section 20(1) or 22 of this chapter constitutes a separate infraction.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-13(j).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-87.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-87.5
"Exotic weed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 87.5. "Exotic weed" means a weed that is not native to Indiana.

As added by P.L.177-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-10-2-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-10-2-0.3
Transfer of power to establish fees; treatment of rules
Status: reserved

Sec. 0.3. On May 13, 2005, the powers of the department to establish fees are transferred to the commission. After May 13, 2005, the commission may exercise any power delegated to the department to establish fees, and a rule of the department that establishes a fee for any of the following shall be treated as a rule of the commission:

(1) Programs of the department or the commission.

(2) Facilities owned or operated by the department, the commission, or a lessee of the department or the commission.

(3) Licenses issued by the commission, the department, or the director of the department.

(4) Inspections or other similar services under this title performed by the department or an assistant or employee of the department.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.291.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-1.5
"Qualified individual"; reduced fee licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "qualified individual" means an individual who:

(1) is a resident of Indiana;

(2) has served in the armed forces of the United States; and

(3) has a service connected disability, as evidenced by:

(A) records of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(B) disability retirement benefits awarded to the individual under laws administered by the United States Department of Defense.

(b) A qualified individual is entitled to reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses under this section.

(c) Each year a qualified individual may obtain:

(1) both:

(A) a resident yearly license to fish; and

(B) a resident yearly license to hunt; or

(2) a resident yearly license to hunt and fish;

by paying a reduced license fee of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) instead of the fee prescribed by section 1 of this chapter.

(d) Each decade a qualified individual may obtain:

(1) both:

(A) a resident license to fish that is valid for ten (10) years; and

(B) a resident license to hunt that is valid for ten (10) years; or

(2) a resident license to hunt and fish that is valid for ten (10) years;

by paying a reduced license fee of twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50). The license may still be used if the license holder moves out of state.

(e) An applicant for a reduced fee license under this section must do the following:

(1) Request the license from:

(A) the department;

(B) an agent appointed by the director under IC 14-22-11-3; or

(C) the clerk of the circuit court who is an authorized representative of the department under IC 14-22-11-3 in the county in which the individual resides.

(2) Present evidence that the applicant is a qualified individual.

As added by P.L.188-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.20; P.L.164-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-9-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-9-6-4
Filling of vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. A vacancy on a council caused by a reason other than an expired term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-259 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-259
"Small lake"
Status: in_force

Sec. 259. "Small lake", for purposes of IC 14-15-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-15-3-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-33-9-4
Hearing on budget in certain counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to districts:

(1) established after July 1, 1983; and

(2) containing all or part of a county having a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000).

(b) Each year the board shall submit two (2) copies of the estimated budget formulated by the district for the next budget year to the fiscal body of the county described in subsection (a) at least ten (10) days before the board holds the public hearing on the estimated budget under IC 6-1.1-17-3.

(c) The fiscal body:

(1) shall hold a public hearing on the budget; and

(2) may lower but may not increase any item in the estimated budget.

Notice of the hearing shall be published in accordance with IC 5-3-1, except that notice must be published at least five (5) days before the hearing date.

(d) The county fiscal body shall deliver two (2) copies of the budget approved under subsection (c) to the board at least two (2) days before the date fixed for the public hearing on the budget held by the board under IC 6-1.1-17-3. The board may not approve a total budget in excess of the amount approved by the county fiscal body.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-74.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.104-2022, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-73 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-73
"District plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 73. "District plan", for purposes of IC 14-33, means the plan made after a conservancy district is established for accomplishing the purpose of the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-3-3-1 part; 13-3-4-1(a) part; 13-3-5-1(a) part; 13-3-6-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-15
Deposits in fish and wildlife fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. All license fees shall be deposited into the fish and wildlife fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(5).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-13-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-13-5-15
Annual reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Before November 1 of each year, the commission shall make a report of the commission's activities to the following:

(1) Each municipality that appointed a member of the commission.

(2) The governor.

(3) The general assembly. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-282 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-282
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-11
Drilling a well
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A mineral owner or mineral lessee shall provide written notice to a storage operator at least thirty-one (31) days prior to drilling a well if the mineral owner or mineral lessee wishes to drill a well not more than:

(1) three hundred thirty (330) feet from the surface location of a well pursuant to a UIC Class VI permit; or

(2) five hundred (500) feet from the uppermost confining zone of a carbon sequestration facility within the boundary of the storage facility pursuant to a UIC Class VI permit.

Drilling permitted by this subsection must be conducted in cooperation with a storage operator.

(b) A well drilled under subsection (a) must be drilled in compliance with the requirements of the department to preserve the integrity of the storage facility.

As added by P.L.163-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.25-2025, SEC.10; P.L.161-2026, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-7
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The members of the commission are the following:

(1) The director or the director's designee.

(2) One (1) individual appointed by the county executive of each county that:

(A) contains a part of the corridor; and

(B) chooses to support the activities of the commission by resolution adopted by the county executive.

(3) The director of the Indiana department of transportation, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(4) The director of the division of historic preservation and archaeology of the department of natural resources, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(5) The director of the department of environmental management, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(6) The director of the office of tourism development or the director's designee (before July 1, 2020) or the director of the Indiana destination development corporation or the director's designee (after June 30, 2020), who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(7) The president of the Indiana economic development corporation or the president's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.135-1997, SEC.3; P.L.229-2005, SEC.13; P.L.78-2019, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-2
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Lewis and Clark expedition commission established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-22-16-2
Issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director:

(1) may, after investigation, issue a license to the applicant; or

(2) shall, if the applicant is engaged in hatching and raising the applicant's own stock, issue a license.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-16(1) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 14-22-26.5-7
Licensing requirements of the owner of a specified animal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who owns a specified animal must have a commercial animal dealer, breeder, or exhibitor's license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-29
Duty upon discovering artifacts or burial objects; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) A person who discovers, uncovers, or moves an artifact or burial object while disturbing the ground for a purpose other than the discovery, uncovering, or moving of artifacts or burial objects shall do the following:

(1) Immediately cease disturbing the ground and the area within one hundred (100) feet of the artifact or burial object.

(2) Notify the department within two (2) business days after the time of the disturbance.

(b) After notification under subsection (a), the department may do any of the following:

(1) Authorize the person to continue the ground disturbing activity, with or without conditions.

(2) Require that continued ground disturbance activity be conducted only in accordance with an approved plan. However, this subdivision does not apply after ten (10) business days from the date that the department receives notice.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a Class A infraction.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-18.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-24
Reconstruction permits; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) This section does not apply to the reconstruction of a residence located in a boundary river floodway.

(b) A person may not begin the reconstruction of an abode or a residence that is located in a floodway and is substantially damaged (as defined in 44 CFR 59.1, as in effect on January 1, 1993) unless the person has:

(1) obtained a permit under this section or section 26.5 of this chapter; or

(2) demonstrated to the department through the submission of material facts, plans, and specifications that the material used to elevate the reconstructed abode or residence:

(A) does not extend beyond the original foundation of the abode or residence; and

(B) meets the criteria set forth in subsection (d)(2) through (d)(7).

(c) A person who desires to reconstruct an abode or a residence that does not meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) must file with the director a verified written application for a permit accompanied by a nonrefundable minimum fee of fifty dollars ($50). An application submitted under this section must do the following:

(1) Set forth the material facts concerning the proposed reconstruction.

(2) Include the plans and specifications for the reconstruction.

(d) The director may issue a permit to an applicant under this section only if the applicant has clearly proven all of the following:

(1) The abode or residence will be reconstructed:

(A) in the area of the original foundation and in substantially the same configuration as the former abode or residence; or

(B) in a location that is, as determined by the director, safer than the location of the original foundation.

(2) The lowest floor elevation of the abode or residence as reconstructed, including the basement, will be at least two (2) feet above the one hundred (100) year flood elevation.

(3) The abode or residence will be designed or modified and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.

(4) The abode or residence will be reconstructed with materials resistant to flood damage.

(5) The abode or residence will be reconstructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damages.

(6) The abode or residence will be reconstructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and located to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.

(7) The abode or residence, as reconstructed, will comply with the minimum requirements for floodplain management set forth in 44 CFR Part 60, as in effect on January 1, 1993.

(e) When granting a permit under this section, the director may establish and incorporate into the permit certain conditions and restrictions that the director considers necessary for the purposes of this chapter.

(f) A permit issued by the director under this section is void if the reconstruction authorized by the permit is not commenced within two (2) years after the permit is issued.

(g) The director shall send a copy of each permit issued under this section to each river basin commission organized under:

(1) IC 14-29-7 or IC 13-2-27 (before its repeal); or

(2) IC 14-13-9, IC 14-30-1 (before its repeal), or IC 36-7-6 (before its repeal);

that is affected by the permit.

(h) The person to whom a permit is issued under this section shall post and maintain the permit at the site of the reconstruction authorized by the permit.

(i) A person who knowingly:

(1) begins the reconstruction of an abode or a residence in violation of subsection (b);

(2) violates a condition or restriction of a permit issued under this section; or

(3) fails to post and maintain a permit at a reconstruction site in violation of subsection (h);

commits a Class B infraction. Each day that the person is in violation of subsection (b), the permit, or subsection (h) constitutes a separate infraction.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-13.2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.135-1997, SEC.15; P.L.71-2004, SEC.17; P.L.53-2008, SEC.1; P.L.195-2017, SEC.46; P.L.282-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-22-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-22-2-8
Deer hunting; permitted firearms
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2025.

(b) A hunter may use a rifle to hunt deer on privately owned land or on public property subject to the following:

(1) The use of a rifle is permitted during hunting seasons established by the department.

(2) The rifle must be chambered for a centerfire rifle cartridge that fires a bullet that is at least five and fifty-six hundredths (5.56) of a millimeter in diameter or larger.

(3) A hunter may not possess more than ten (10) cartridges for the rifle while hunting deer under this section.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (d), the rifle must meet any other requirements established by the department.

(c) The use of a full metal jacketed bullet to hunt deer is unlawful.

(d) The department may not adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that include centerfire rifle case length limitations for subsection (b).

(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to authorize the use of rifles on public property.

As added by P.L.110-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.7; P.L.39-2018, SEC.6; P.L.164-2020, SEC.53; P.L.76-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-15
Suspension or revocation of driver's license on recommendation of court
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A court in which an individual is convicted of a crime based on a violation of IC 14-15-3, IC 35-46-9 (before its repeal), IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal), or IC 14-15-12 relating to the operation of a motorboat shall forward a certified abstract of the record of the conviction to the bureau.

(b) If, in the opinion of the court, an individual referred to in subsection (a) should be deprived of the privilege of operating a vehicle or motorboat, the court shall recommend the suspension of the Indiana driver's license issued to the individual for a fixed period. The period of the suspension shall be established by the court but may not exceed one (1) year.

(c) Upon receiving the recommendation of the court under subsection (b), the bureau shall suspend the individual's license for the period recommended by the court.

(d) A certified abstract forwarded to the bureau under subsection (a):

(1) must be in the form prescribed by the bureau; and

(2) shall be accepted by an administrative agency or a court as prima facie evidence of the conviction and all other action stated in the abstract.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.40-2012, SEC.16; P.L.158-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-16
"Mineral lessee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Mineral lessee" means a lessee identified by the records of the recorder of deeds for each county containing a portion of the proposed reservoir who holds an interest in minerals on real property that are located above, below, or within the proposed reservoir that has been severed from the surface estate by:

(1) grant;

(2) exception;

(3) reservation;

(4) lease; or

(5) any other means.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-99 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-99
"Flood plain"
Status: in_force

Sec. 99. "Flood plain", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, IC 14-28-3, and IC 14-28-4, means the area adjoining a river or stream that has been or may be covered by flood water.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-22-3(11); 13-2-22.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-19
Obstructing, hindering, or interfering with director, officer, or employee
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A person who knowingly obstructs, hinders, or interferes with:

(1) the director;

(2) the division director;

(3) a conservation officer; or

(4) an employee or agent of the division of fish and wildlife;

in lawful discharge of the individual's duty in the enforcement of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-11.5
Single nominee considered elected; no election required when only one nominee in each district
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, if there is only one (1) nominee for election to the board to represent an area, the nominee for election to the board to represent that area is considered elected.

(b) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, if there is only one (1) nominee for election to the board for each area for which a director is to be elected, the following apply:

(1) The election otherwise required to be held under this chapter is not required to be held.

(2) Each of the nominees for election to the board is considered elected as if the election had been held and each nominee was elected as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.16-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-221.9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-221.9
"Public access site"
Status: in_force

Sec. 221.9. "Public access site", for purposes of IC 14-15-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-15-14-1(2).

As added by P.L.35-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-2
"River" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "river" means that part of a body of flowing water and adjacent land that is the subject of a river commission established under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-33-1-5
Procedures following passage of resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a petition is filed and a resolution passed under section 4 of this chapter, the board shall file the resolution and petition with the court.

(b) Upon receipt, the court shall do the following:

(1) Order a hearing.

(2) Have a copy of the resolution and the date of the hearing forwarded to the commission.

(3) Order notice of the hearing as follows:

(A) A copy of the resolution and the time and place of the hearing shall be published at least one (1) time in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in each county containing land in the district.

(B) A copy of the notice as prepared for publication shall be sent by mail, first class postage prepaid, to each freeholder.

(c) The mailing of notice and proof of notice is the same as is required for notice of the hearing on the original petition to establish the district.

(d) The notice to the commission, the publication, and the mailing must be done at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing.

(e) If:

(1) at the hearing an objection is not filed by the commission or by an owner of real property; and

(2) the court determines that the petition is proper;

the court shall order the district to be established also for the additional purpose.

(f) If an objection is filed, the court shall do the following:

(1) Determine at the hearing the following:

(A) The sufficiency of the petition.

(B) The necessity and feasibility of adding the purpose.

(2) Make the order according to the facts found.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-4(a) part, (b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-17-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-17-2-2
List of conservation land
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall supply each county auditor with a list of all real property designated as conservation land within the county.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-1.8
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.259-2013, SEC.30. Expired 1-1-2017 by P.L.259-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-22-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-22-9-3
Fishing near dams
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not use, set, cause to be used or set, take, or attempt to take fish by means of:

(1) a trotline;

(2) a set line;

(3) a throw line;

(4) a net;

(5) a trap; or

(6) a seine;

within two hundred (200) yards of a dam that wholly or partly crosses a river, stream, or waterway in Indiana or the boundary water of the state, except as authorized by rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.39-2018, SEC.8; P.L.164-2020, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 14-23-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-23-7-3
Notice of proclamation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The designation of an emergency fire hazard area may be made at any time and becomes effective upon proclamation by the governor. Public notice of the proclamation shall be given by:

(1) publication in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the area affected; or

(2) posting conspicuously in at least ten (10) public places within the area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-7-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-8
Commission setting hearing; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Upon the filing of a petition with the commission under section 7 of this chapter, the commission shall do the following:

(1) Set the petition for public hearing.

(2) Give notice of the time and place of the hearing by publication one (1) time in at least one (1) newspaper printed and published in each county in which the district proposes to carry on operations relating to furnishing water supply. The publication must be at least ten (10) days before the date set for hearing. The district shall pay the cost of the publication at the time of filing the petition.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-4(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-38-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-38-2-3
"Plug" or "plugging" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plug" or "plugging" means the stopping of the flow or migration of oil, gas, water, or other fluid or material up or down a test hole.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-5-2(5).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-14
Court to hear evidence de novo
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The court shall hear de novo all evidence relevant to the issues determined by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-15-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-22
Special assessments; collection procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) In each calendar year beginning after December 31, 2020, the county treasurer shall do the following with respect to the property tax statement of a person owning a taxable parcel subject to a special assessment imposed under section 21 of this chapter:

(1) Add the amount of the special assessment.

(2) Designate the special assessment in a manner distinct from general taxes.

(3) Indicate that the full annual assessment is due in the year the statement is sent.

(b) A special assessment imposed under section 21 of this chapter must be collected in the same manner as other special assessments are collected under IC 6-1.1. However, a delinquent special assessment is not subject to enforcement under IC 6-1.1-24 and IC 6-1.1-25. The following apply to the enforcement of a special assessment:

(1) The assessment is not the personal obligation of the owner of the taxable parcel affected by the assessment.

(2) A special assessment constitutes a lien against the taxable parcel.

(3) The lien described in subdivision (2) is superior to all other liens except tax liens and first lien mortgages.

(c) At the time of each annual tax settlement, the county treasurer shall certify to the county auditor the amount of the special assessments collected.

(d) For calendar years beginning after December 31, 2020, and ending before January 1, 2023, the county auditor shall pay the total amount of the special assessments collected by the county treasurer under this section to the commission for deposit under section 25 of this chapter. For calendar years beginning after December 31, 2022, the county auditor shall do the following:

(1) In the case of special assessments imposed under section 21(b) of this chapter, the county auditor shall pay the total amount of the special assessments collected by the county treasurer to the commission for deposit under section 25 of this chapter.

(2) In the case of a county in which the fiscal body adopts a resolution to impose special assessments under section 21(c)(2) of this chapter, the county auditor shall do the following:

(A) Retain from the special assessments collected by the county treasurer for the county's use under section 24 of this chapter an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount the county could have raised through special assessments imposed under section 21(b) of this chapter.

(B) Pay the remainder of the special assessments collected by the county treasurer under this section to the commission for deposit under section 25 of this chapter.

(3) In the case of a county in which the fiscal body adopts a resolution to impose special assessments under section 21(c)(3) of this chapter, the county auditor shall do the following:

(A) Retain from the special assessments collected by the county treasurer the following amounts for the county's use under section 24 of this chapter:

(i) The total amount of the special assessments imposed under section 21(c)(3) of this chapter that exceeds the amount that the county could have raised through special assessments imposed under section 21(b) of this chapter.

(ii) An amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount that the county could have raised through special assessments imposed under section 21(b) of this chapter.

(B) Pay the remainder of the special assessments collected by the county treasurer under this section to the commission for deposit under section 25 of this chapter.

(e) The county auditor shall make the payments to the commission required by subsection (d) on the dates of the June and December settlement and apportionment of property taxes collected under IC 6-1.1.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-42.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-42.2
"Coal bed methane"
Status: in_force

Sec. 42.2. "Coal bed methane", for purposes of section 317 of this chapter and IC 14-37, means gaseous substances of whatever character lying within or emanating from:

(1) unmined coal seams, either naturally or as a result of stimulation of the coal seam;

(2) the void created by mining out coal seams; or

(3) the gob created by longwall or other extraction methods of coal mining.

As added by P.L.78-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-37-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-37-4-8
Permit issuance upon compliance with article and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter and subject to subsections (b) and (c), if an applicant for a permit complies with:

(1) this article; and

(2) the rules adopted under this article;

the director shall issue a permit.

(b) The division shall:

(1) maintain a list of parties with experience and interest in mining commercially minable coal resources who request in writing to be given notice of the filing of complete permit applications under this chapter with respect to coal bed methane; and

(2) give written notice of each complete permit application filed under this chapter with respect to coal bed methane not later than fifteen (15) days after the filing date to each party on the list maintained under subdivision (1), and to each party that files an affidavit under IC 14-37-7-8.

(c) The notice given under subsection (b)(2) must include at least the following with respect to each proposed coal bed methane well:

(1) The location, type, and depth.

(2) The coal seam affected.

(d) The director may not issue a permit under this chapter until all of the following requirements are satisfied:

(1) At least thirty (30) days have elapsed after giving notice under subsection (b)(2).

(2) Proof of both of the following has been submitted to the director:

(A) Receipt of the permit application's written notice as provided under section 8.5(e) of this chapter.

(B) That the applicant complied with the notification to the surface owner provisions required under IC 32-23-7-6.5. The applicant may submit as proof a certified mail receipt, the surface owner's written acknowledgment of receipt of the notification, or copy of an agreement with the surface owner establishing different notification terms.

(3) The director has taken into consideration:

(A) comments received during the period referred to in subdivision (1) from a person interested in the future minability of a commercially minable coal resource; and

(B) objections made under section 8.5(h) of this chapter.

(4) The applicant has submitted to the director documentation demonstrating that the commercially minable coal seam outside the coal bed methane production area is protected adequately for future underground mining.

(5) The director has issued a finding that the requirements of subdivisions (1) through (4) and section 8.5 of this chapter have been met.

(e) Unless waived by the applicant, the director shall issue or deny a permit under this chapter within fifteen (15) days after the elapse of the thirty (30) day notice period under subsection (d)(1).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.6; P.L.109-2015, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 14-17-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-17-4-7
Cession of concurrent criminal jurisdiction to federal government
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to real property acquired by the United States under this chapter and in which the United States does not have concurrent criminal jurisdiction.

(b) Upon application of an officer of the United States who has authority and control over the real property, the governor may, by executive order, cede to the United States concurrent criminal jurisdiction.

(c) The application must include an accurate description and a plat of the real property within which concurrent criminal jurisdiction would be exercised.

(d) The application may include a request to exercise concurrent criminal jurisdiction over recreational real property owned by the state if the recreational real property is located adjacent to or within the boundaries of the real property of the United States described in the application.

(e) The application must show to the satisfaction of the governor that the cession of concurrent criminal jurisdiction is necessary for the public safety and the proper maintenance and control of the real property.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-5
Fees for participation in bond pool
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An application for participation in the bond pool must be accompanied by an entrance fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000). The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the post-1977 abandoned mine reclamation fund under IC 14-34-6-15 and dedicated as collateral for the bond pool. The entrance fee is not required on subsequent permits or bond increments after an operator has been accepted for participation in the bond pool.

(b) In addition to the initial payments to the bond pool under subsection (a), an operator electing to participate in the bond pool must furnish a bond in an amount adequate to ensure phase I reclamation, except as provided in subsection (c).

(c) The director may accept:

(1) the bond of an operator without separate surety under the self-bonding provisions of IC 14-34-7; or

(2) deposits in lieu of bond under IC 14-34-6-5.

(d) Subject to subsection (e), fees and payments under this chapter are:

(1) not refundable; and

(2) in addition to all other fees required under this article.

(e) The entrance fee required under subsection (a) is refundable if the application is rejected.

(f) Bond pool participants may post incremental bonds under IC 14-34-6-1. The bonds may be posted in increments according to a schedule contained in the approved permit application.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-5
"Potable water"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "potable water" means water that at the point of use is acceptable for human consumption under drinking water quality standards adopted by the environmental rules board under IC 13-18-4-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-2(k).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.65; P.L.113-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-63 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-63
Petition filed under section 62 of this chapter; additional assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. If:

(1) the construction of a dam, other structure, diversion ditch, pumping station, or other appurtenance in connection with the preservation or stabilization of a lake is petitioned for under section 62 of this chapter in connection with a drainage proceeding; and

(2) in the county surveyor's opinion, the improvement to the lake will:

(A) be beneficial to any person affected by the drainage project; or

(B) in any way provide better drainage than if the water level of the lake is left uncontrolled or undisturbed;

the county surveyor for the drainage project may assess a part of the cost of the improvement that would normally be paid by those persons who own land abutting or within four hundred forty (440) yards of the shoreline or water line of the lake to any person affected by the drainage project.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-23(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-23
Removal of structures or obstructions; conditions under which director is prohibited from exercising authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The director may remove or eliminate a structure, an obstruction, a deposit, or an excavation in a floodway that:

(1) adversely affects the efficiency of or unduly restricts the capacity of the floodway;

(2) constitutes an unreasonable hazard to the safety of life or property; or

(3) is unreasonably detrimental to fish, wildlife, or botanical resources;

by an action in condemnation.

(b) In assessing the damages in the proceedings, the appraisers and the court shall take into consideration whether the structure, obstruction, deposit, or excavation is legally in or on the floodway.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2022, the director shall not exercise the authority under subsection (a) to remove or eliminate an abode or residence from a floodway if:

(1) the abode or residence was constructed before January 1, 2022;

(2) the owner of the abode or residence has taken necessary measures to elevate the lowest floor of the abode or residence, as reconstructed, including the basement, to at least two (2) feet above the one hundred (100) year flood elevation within two (2) years after receiving notification from the department concerning the abode or residence; and

(3) the owner of the abode or residence has taken necessary measures to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal floodway regulations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-13(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.90-2020, SEC.1; P.L.141-2022, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-10
Commission's findings after hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall, after hearing the evidence introduced at the hearing under section 8 of this chapter, enter a finding that the convenience and necessity of the public proposed to be served in the area in which the additional users are located:

(1) will; or

(2) will not;

be served by the district.

(b) If the finding is in the affirmative, the commission shall enter an order granting territorial authority for the area. The district shall attach a copy of the order to:

(1) the district plan; or

(2) a part of, an amendment to, or the implementation of the district plan;

before the district plan is submitted for approval.

(c) If the finding is in the negative, the commission shall enter an order denying the approval to serve the additional users in the area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-4(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-1
Special benefit taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) All the real property in the district, except the property that is exempt under section 4 of this chapter, constitutes a taxing district for the purpose of levying special benefit taxes to pay for the following:

(1) The expenses of establishing the district.

(2) General preliminary and administrative expenses.

(3) The expenses of preparing the district plan.

(4) The expenses of putting the district plan into operation by constructing the necessary works.

(5) The expenses of operating and maintaining the district.

(b) The special tax:

(1) equals the amount of benefits received; and

(2) must be based on return for the benefits.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-59(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-10
Transfer to court having jurisdiction
Status: reserved

Sec. 10. (a) A court in which a petition is filed shall order the proceedings transferred to the court having jurisdiction under section 9 of this chapter if:

(1) the petition was filed in the wrong court by mistake; or

(2) the petition is amended so that another county has more land in the proposed district.

(b) The court that establishes a district retains jurisdiction over the district regardless of a change in area of the district that results from later proceedings.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-15.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-33-12-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies if the board determines at the time of the adoption of the district plan that the characteristics of the district are such that the district plan can best be implemented in certain parts by the development of works of improvement that are:

(1) of benefit solely to abutting or proximate properties in the district; and

(2) not of benefit to all the property in the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-86(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-7
"Animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Animal", for purposes of IC 14-22, includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-22-13-3
Tags
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The director shall prescribe and cause to be affixed to each seine, net, basket net, basket trap, trap-net, fyke-net, or other commercial fishing gear licensed under this chapter a tag that will identify the net or other gear with the license issued.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-31
Reports to governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The commission shall report to the governor periodically the results of the commission's study, investigation, and experience so that any necessary additional powers and duties may be obtained to effect and obtain complete flood control and the protection and preservation of water resources.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-17.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-34-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-14
Issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The director shall issue a permit if all of the following apply:

(1) The application is approved.

(2) The bonding requirements of IC 14-34-6 are met.

(3) The thirty (30) day period specified under section 13(a) of this chapter has expired.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-5.1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-25-13-5
Commissioners
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. In pursuance of Article 4 of the compact, there are five (5) commissioners on the Commission from Indiana. Each commissioner has all the powers conferred on a commissioner by the compact or which are necessary or incidental to the performance of the commissioner's functions as such a commissioner. The governor shall appoint the members of the Commission for terms of four (4) years. The governor shall fill by appointment any vacancies occurring in the office of a commissioner for any reason or cause for the unexpired term.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-5-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-4
Plugging a well immediately after completion of drilling operations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a well that is being plugged as a dry hole immediately following the completion of drilling or redrilling operations.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an owner or operator must give verbal or written notice of intent to plug a well to an oil and gas inspector at least twelve (12) hours before beginning the plugging of the well under this chapter.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an oil and gas inspector must be present during the plugging of a well.

(d) Subsection (c) does not apply if:

(1) the owner or operator notifies an oil and gas inspector under subsection (b);

(2) as part of the notice the owner or operator informs the oil and gas inspector of the plan for plugging the well; and

(3) the oil and gas inspector gives the owner or operator verbal or written approval of the plan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-10-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-10-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-21(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.84-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.92-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.161-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-26
Disturbing ground to discover artifacts, burial objects, or human remains; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A person who disturbs the ground for the purpose of discovering, uncovering, or moving artifacts, burial objects, or human remains must do so in accordance with a plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter or under IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal).

(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits the following:

(1) A Class A misdemeanor, if the violation does not involve disturbing human remains.

(2) A Level 6 felony, if the violation involves disturbing human remains.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-15.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.7; P.L.158-2013, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-135 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-135
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.40-2012, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-26-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-26-4-9
Lake level record
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If the judgment is favorable to the moving party, the findings and judgment of the court properly certified by the clerk of the court shall be recorded in a lake level record to be kept in the recorder's office of each county having land draining into the lake. Each county in which is situated a lake other than a private lake shall provide record books for this purpose. The county recorders may make the recordings by pasting or otherwise securely attaching the report containing all descriptive material in the record, which shall be properly indexed and paged.

(b) The clerk and the county recorder may not make or enter of record a charge for their services.

(c) Certified copies of the record of the judgment of the court as kept in the office of the clerk of the circuit court and of the records recorded in the office of the county recorder shall be received in evidence in any court in Indiana as conclusive evidence of all matters contained in the records.

(d) The department shall make and keep a similar record as a part of the public records of the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-13-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-33-1-2
Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal; petition to engage in services outside territory boundaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A district established for the purpose of section 1(a)(5) of this chapter that proposes to collect, treat, or dispose of sewage and other liquid wastes produced outside of the district boundaries must petition the Indiana utility regulatory commission for territorial authority to engage in the services to territory outside of the boundaries of the district.

(b) Upon notice and hearing, the Indiana utility regulatory commission shall determine the following:

(1) The territory outside of the boundaries from which sewage and other liquid wastes may be collected, treated, or disposed of.

(2) The rates and charges that the district may make for the services.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-2(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-12
River system plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The director shall prepare and maintain a plan for the establishment, development, management, use, and administration of rivers in the system. The river system plan shall be included and becomes an integral part of the comprehensive state plans for water management and outdoor recreation.

(b) When a river is proclaimed a part of the system, the river becomes an administrative responsibility of the director. The director shall take the necessary action in keeping with the policy of this chapter to acquire, develop, maintain, and preserve the river and authorized related land area in accordance with the director's powers and duties with respect to parks, fish and wildlife areas, reservoirs, forests, and miscellaneous areas. The director may seek assistance in the development, operation, and maintenance of scenic rivers from other governmental units and agencies.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-8 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-11-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-11-1-4
Preparation and dissemination of literature and information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may have prepared the technical and nontechnical literature and information relating to matters within the field of work of the department or a division of the department that the commission considers suitable and worthy of publication. The commission shall disseminate the literature and information through the public press and otherwise. The commission may, with the approval of the governor, publish the literature and information in bulletin form.

(b) The literature and information shall be paid for out of money appropriated for the expenses of the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-19-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-19-3-1
Admission fees prohibited for certain individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department may not charge a price of admission to:

(1) inpatients of state or federally owned or operated hospitals or institutions and their supervisors;

(2) foster families who reside together in the same foster family home licensed under IC 31-27-4;

(3) individuals who meet the definition of foster youth set forth in IC 31-9-2.1-110(b); or

(4) a Gold Star family member who displays:

(A) an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate under IC 9-18.5-33; or

(B) a free annual pass;

for the use of any property owned or managed by the department for purposes of this article.

(b) If necessary, the department may adopt rules concerning the appropriate form of identification or documentation required for admission to a location described in subsection (a).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-3-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.97-2023, SEC.8; P.L.46-2024, SEC.1; P.L.213-2025, SEC.130; P.L.67-2026, SEC.1; P.L.145-2026, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-16
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles to aid hunting
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) The department or the department's designee.

(2) Employees or agents of a governmental entity while performing official duties.

(3) Employees or agents of an educational or research institution acting for bona fide educational or scientific purposes.

(4) Use of an unmanned aerial vehicle to assist, provide care for, or provide veterinary treatment to a specific wild animal.

(5) Use of an unmanned aerial vehicle to monitor areas of agricultural production or to monitor nuisance wild animals.

(b) As used in this section, "take" means to:

(1) kill, shoot, spear, harm, catch for the purpose of killing, trap for the purpose of killing, or pursue for the purpose of killing a wild animal; or

(2) attempt to engage in conduct under subdivision (1).

(c) During the period:

(1) beginning fourteen (14) days before the hunting season for a particular wild animal species; and

(2) ending upon the expiration of legal hunting hours on the last day of the hunting season;

a person may not knowingly use an unmanned aerial vehicle to search for, scout, locate, or detect a wild animal to which the hunting season applies as an aid to take the wild animal.

(d) A person may legally operate an unmanned aerial vehicle with infrared abilities to locate and recover a legally taken wild animal. This subsection does not authorize a person to:

(1) enter the property of another person; or

(2) recover an animal from the property of another person;

without the permission of the landowner.

As added by P.L.111-2016, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.107-2017, SEC.1; P.L.25-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-7
Regular meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission shall fix the time for holding regular meetings, but the commission shall meet at least one (1) time in January, April, July, and October.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-2
Use of fees to increase upland game bird population
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except for a license sold under IC 14-22-31-8, the department shall use the following to increase the upland game bird population in Indiana:

(1) Four dollars ($4) from the cost of every nonresident license to hunt any game for any period in any manner.

(2) Forty dollars ($40) from the cost of every nonresident license to hunt deer for any period in any manner.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5(b), (c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-38-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-38-2-11
Notice before plugging
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A permittee may not begin plugging procedures until the permittee has given notice to the commission or the commission's designated representative by personal oral or written notice, telephone, or telegram.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-5-8 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-157 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-157
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.2-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-25
Surveyor; notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The court shall set a date:

(1) not less than thirty (30); or

(2) more than forty (40);

days after the surveyor's preliminary report has been filed for the surveyor's hearing on the report.

(b) The surveyor shall, within five (5) days after the date for the hearing is set, notify by registered mail, return receipt requested, all owners of land abutting upon or within four hundred forty (440) yards of the shoreline or water line of the lake. The return receipts are prima facie evidence of notice. The notice must give a brief description of the following:

(1) The project.

(2) The project's location.

(3) A description of the owners' land that is assessed or damaged, if any.

(4) The amount of assessment or damages, if any.

(5) The date and place of the hearing.

(c) If the residence of a landowner cannot be ascertained or if a mailed notice is returned undelivered, the surveyor shall publish notice to all persons in this category by one (1) publication:

(1) in a newspaper of general circulation published and printed in the county in which the lake lies; or

(2) if a paper is not published in the county, in a newspaper in an adjoining county;

at least ten (10) days before the date fixed for the hearing.

(d) The mailed and published notices must notify the owners that all remonstrances and claims for compensation or damages must be filed in writing with the clerk on or before the day of the surveyor's hearing.

(e) The clerk shall notify the surveyor of the receipt of remonstrances or claims on or before the day of the surveyor's hearing.

(f) The surveyor shall file the following:

(1) Proof of publication of the published notice in the form of a publisher's affidavit.

(2) Proof of the mailed notice by return receipts.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-2
"Flood control"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "flood control" means the following:

(1) The prevention of floods.

(2) The control, regulation, diversion, or confinement of flood water or flood flow.

(3) The protection from flood water, according to sound and accepted engineering practice and including all things incidental to or connected with the protection, to minimize the following:

(A) The extent of floods.

(B) The death, damage, and destruction caused by floods.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(14).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-33-16-11
Election duties of secretary and clerks
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The secretary of the district shall do the following:

(1) Keep the ballots safe and secure until the end of the voting period.

(2) At the end of the voting period present all ballots cast to the three (3) clerks.

(b) The clerks shall do the following:

(1) Count the ballots.

(2) Report the results of the election to the secretary in writing over the signature of each clerk.

(c) The secretary shall do the following:

(1) Record the results in the records of the district.

(2) Certify the results to the court as promptly as possible.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-8
Selection of rivers for inclusion into system; "natural river" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "natural river" means a river that, free of impoundments, is generally unpolluted, undeveloped, and inaccessible.

(b) The director may study and periodically submit to the commission proposals for the inclusion of a section of a river into the system that, in the director's judgment, falls within at least one (1) of the following categories:

(1) Natural river.

(2) Scenic river.

(3) Recreational river.

(c) In recommending a river or section for inclusion in the system, the director shall prepare a detailed report on the factors that, in the director's judgment, make the river worthy of designation for inclusion in the system. This report shall evaluate among other categories the following:

(1) Length of segment.

(2) Condition of naturally occurring vegetation.

(3) Stream scenic view.

(4) Physical modification of stream course.

(5) Human developments along stream.

(6) Unique or special features of area.

(7) Water quality.

(8) Paralleling roads.

(9) Number of stream crossings.

(d) Specific criteria for each of these natural river, scenic river, and recreational river categories shall be selected after having given due consideration to the categories specified in subsection (c) and any other categories that are considered to be important.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-26-3(c); 13-2-26-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-12.5
Effect of certain exemptions to motorboat speed limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. Notwithstanding sections 10, 11, and 12 of this chapter, any exemption to the motorboat speed limit that was:

(1) granted by the department in response to a petition from a majority of abutting property owners; and

(2) in effect on August 31, 1985;

remains in effect. However, if a majority of abutting property owners petition the department to rescind or amend the exemption, the department may rescind or amend the exemption.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 14-22-15.5-2
License requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An individual may not provide hunting guide services without a hunting guide license issued under this chapter.

(b) The director shall issue a hunting guide license to an applicant upon the applicant's submission of an application that includes all information required by the director and payment of the fee described in section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-26
Surveyor; hearing; final report
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) On the day fixed by the court for the hearing on the report the surveyor shall do the following:

(1) Be present at the place designated in the notice.

(2) Hear all objections made to damages and assessments.

(b) The surveyor may adjourn the hearing as necessary or to any other suitable or available room in the courthouse of the county that is considered necessary until all objections are heard. All persons interested shall take notice of an adjournment without further notice.

(c) All objections to the damages and assessments must be verified and in writing.

(d) After hearing all objections that are offered to the damages and assessments, the surveyor shall confirm or change the damages and assessments as justice requires. If the damages and assessments are changed, the surveyor shall show the changed amount assessed and the date the change was made.

(e) Upon concluding the hearing the surveyor shall make a final report to the court.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-9-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-9-6-3
Terms of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The term of a member of a council is three (3) years. The terms must be staggered so that the terms of not more than three (3) members may expire in a year.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 14-34-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-34-10-1
"Approximate original contour" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "approximate original contour" means the surface configuration achieved by backfilling and grading of the mined area so that the reclaimed area, including terracing or access roads:

(1) closely resembles the general surface configuration of the land before mining; and

(2) blends into and complements the drainage pattern of the surrounding terrain, with all highwalls and spoil piles eliminated except for the following:

(A) Water impoundments that comply with section 2(b)(11) of this chapter.

(B) Boxcut spoil areas that are:

(i) specifically designed to provide alternative land uses; and

(ii) permitted by the director.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-10-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-10-2-8
Administrative adjudication
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A determination of the commission is subject to administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.92-2025, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-34-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 34 / Section 14-22-34-16
Removal, capture, or destruction of endangered species
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Upon good cause shown, and if necessary to alleviate damage to property or to protect human health, endangered species or species in need of management may be removed, captured, or destroyed:

(1) except as provided in subsection (b), under a permit issued by the director; and

(2) if possible, by or under the supervision of an agent of the department.

(b) An endangered species or a species in need of management may be removed, captured, or destroyed without a permit by a person in an emergency situation involving an immediate threat to human life.

(c) The director shall adopt rules under section 7 of this chapter for the removal, capture, or destruction of nongame species for the purposes set forth in this section.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-2.4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.291-2019, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.161-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 14-24-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-24-10-4
Internet directory
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The department shall publish on the Internet a directory of persons who have obtained nursery certificates and nursery dealer licenses from the division under IC 14-24-5 and IC 14-24-7.

As added by P.L.186-2003, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-2
Water supply, treatment, and distribution; assessments; tap-in fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies if:

(1) a petition filed for the establishment of a district states that:

(A) the purpose for establishing the district is providing water supply, including treatment and distribution for domestic, industrial, and public use;

(B) it is the election of the petitioners to accomplish the purpose under IC 14-33-20;

(C) a special benefits tax will not be levied; and

(D) all costs will be paid for by sources other than the levy of a special benefits tax; and

(2) the statements contained in subdivision (1) are incorporated by the court into the order establishing the district.

(b) The board may not levy a special benefits tax for the purpose described in section 1(a)(1) of this chapter. All costs of accomplishing the purpose must be paid for by the following:

(1) Receipt of revenues from the sale of water.

(2) An assessment against each tract of real property served by the resulting water distribution system for the lesser of the following:

(A) Seventy-five dollars ($75).

(B) Five percent (5%) of the estimated average project cost according to the district plan of serving each tract of real property.

(c) In addition, the district may charge a fair and reasonable tap-in fee for water service.

(d) An assessment is due within sixty (60) days after notice of the assessment. The assessment is not considered an exceptional benefit, but the provisions of this article pertaining to exceptional benefits apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessment.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-59(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-4
"Instream use" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "instream use" means any use of water that uses surface water in place. The term includes the following uses:

(1) Commercial and recreational navigation.

(2) Hydroelectric power generation.

(3) Waste assimilation.

(4) Fish and wildlife habitat.

(5) General recreation.

(6) The maintenance of environmental and aesthetic values.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-25-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-25-12-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the sand nourishment fund established by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-12.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-12.7
Applicable permit to oil and gas reservoir injection; determination by the department
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.7. (a) The department shall determine when there is an increased risk to underground sources of drinking water and a UIC Class VI permit is required, rather than a Class II permit.

(b) To make this determination, the department must consider the following factors:

(1) Increase in reservoir pressure within an injection zone.

(2) Increase in carbon dioxide injection rates.

(3) Decrease in reservoir production rates.

(4) Distance between an injection zone and underground sources of drinking water.

(5) Suitability of the Class II area of review delineation.

(6) Quality of abandoned well plugs within the area of review.

(7) A storage operator's plan for recovery of carbon dioxide at the cessation of injection.

(8) The source and properties of injected carbon dioxide.

(9) Any other site specific factors required by the department.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-174 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-174
"Natural resources"
Status: in_force

Sec. 174. "Natural resources", for purposes of IC 14-26-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-26-2-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-48 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-48
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. (a) "Commission", except as provided in this section, refers to the natural resources commission.

(b) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-1-1.

(c) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-2-2.

(d) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-4-1.

(e) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-5-1.

(f) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-6-2.

(g) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-13-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-9-2.

(h) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-20-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-20-11-1.

(i) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-28-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-4-1.

(j) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-6-1.

(k) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-7-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-1.

(l) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-7-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-2.

(m) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30-7-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-3.

(n) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-30.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30.5-1-2.

(o) "Commission", for purposes of IC 14-33-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-33-20-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 13-2-2.5-2(b); 13-2-2.6-1; 13-2-6.1-1 part; 13-2-9-2 part; 13-2-18.5-1(3); 13-2-20-1(1); 13-2-22-3(1); 13-2-23-1(3); 13-2-26-3(a); 13-2-33-1; 13-3-3-1 part; 13-3-5-1(a) part; 13-3-6-2(a) part; 13-4-3-3(b); 13-4-5-2(2); 13-4-6-2(k); 13-4.1-1-3(2); 13-8-2-5; 14-1-1-1 part; 14-3-3.3-1(b); 14-3-3.4-1 part; 14-3-17-1; 14-3-18-2; 14-3-20-2; 14-4-3-1(7); 14-4-5-2(h); 14-4-5.1-2 part; 14-6-35-1; 14-7-1-4, subsection (b) New; subsection (c) New; subsection (d) formerly 14-6-32-1; subsection (e) formerly 14-6-33-1; subsection (f) formerly 14-6-37-1; subsection (g) formerly 14-6-36-2; subsection (h) formerly 14-3-12-3(a); subsection (i) formerly 14-6-14.1-2(a) part; subsection (j) New; subsection (k) formerly 13-3-7-1 part; subsection (l) formerly 13-2-22.6-1 part; subsection (m) New; subsection (n) formerly 36-7-6.1-1; subsection (o) formerly 36-7-6.2-1(a) part; subsection (p) formerly 13-3-4-1(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-2001, SEC.2; P.L.85-2008, SEC.1; P.L.197-2011, SEC.46; P.L.133-2012, SEC.162; P.L.189-2018, SEC.129; P.L.282-2019, SEC.5; P.L.251-2023, SEC.1; P.L.123-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-33-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-33-11-9
Denial of right to issue bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If the board is denied the right to issue bonds as a result of remonstrance proceedings or an election on a local public question held under IC 6-1.1-20-3.6:

(1) all contracts let by the board for work to be paid from the sale of bonds are void; and

(2) no liability accrues to the district or to the board.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-90.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.430.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-15(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-2
"Improvement location permit" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "improvement location permit" means a permit to alter, expand, or enlarge any use of land or structure. The term includes the erection of a structure.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-142 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-142
"Landfill"
Status: in_force

Sec. 142. "Landfill", for purposes of IC 14-32-5-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-32-5-4.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-15(a)(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-15-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15-14-2
Public rescue equipment installation requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The owner of a pier or public access site on Lake Michigan shall install public rescue equipment on the pier or public access site. The public rescue equipment installed on a pier or public access site under this subsection:

(1) must include at least one (1) ring life buoy; and

(2) may include other types of public rescue equipment.

(b) The owner of a pier or public access site on Lake Michigan:

(1) shall oversee the installation and maintenance of the public rescue equipment required by this section; and

(2) if the owner is the state of Indiana or a unit of local government, shall also provide public education concerning the public rescue equipment installed on the pier or public access site.

As added by P.L.35-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.2-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 14-22-40-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 40 / Section 14-22-40-1
"Bow"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bow" means any device that is intended to shoot an arrow. The term includes a crossbow.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-8
Service without compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Members of a river commission serve without compensation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-18-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-18-8-1
"Property" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "property" refers to real property that is:

(1) owned by the state; and

(2) held or managed by the department under IC 14-19 or IC 14-20.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-34-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-34-14-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the natural resources reclamation division fund established by this chapter.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-25-12-5
Reversion of money
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-2(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-33-19-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-33-19-8
Annual revenue for maintenance and operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, a levee district or levee association that constructed a levee before March 10, 1967, shall raise the annual revenue for maintenance and operation by either of the following:

(1) A combination of the following:

(A) A special benefits tax.

(B) A percentage assessment of the original assessments made and confirmed by the court in the original proceedings establishing and constructing the levee.

(2) A percentage assessment of the original assessments.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-102(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-20-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-20-10-2
Administration of Ernie Pyle Birthplace
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The real property shall be administered by the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation (IC 4-37-2-1) as a historic property and shall be known as the Ernie Pyle Birthplace.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-25.1-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-37-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-37-7-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-9-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.140-2011, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-7
Notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The petitioners shall give notice of the time, place, and purpose for the election:

(1) by publication for two (2) consecutive weeks:

(A) with each publication of notice on the same day of each week in an English language newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or

(B) with the first publication of notice made in the newspaper described in clause (A), and the second publication of notice:

(i) in accordance with IC 5-3-5; and

(ii) on the official website of the county; and

(2) by mail at least twenty (20) days before the date of the election, first class postage prepaid, to each freeholder who has not signed the petition and who owns land in the proposed district according to the records of the county auditor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96.5(f) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.23; P.L.23-2026, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 14-18-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-18-4-6
Notice to bidders; interview of bidders
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the commission, governor, and attorney general approve the lease and contract, the department shall do the following:

(1) Give at least ten (10) days notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Indiana, notifying the public and prospective bidders of the time and place that the department will receive bids.

(2) Interview each bidder to discover the resources and experience of the bidder.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9.5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-21
"Pore space owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. "Pore space owner" means:

(1) a person;

(2) a trust;

(3) a corporation; or

(4) another entity;

that has title to, a right to, or an interest in pore space.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-13
Certificate of project completion; issuance; requirements; site closure
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A certificate of project completion shall be issued upon application by the storage operator if the department finds that the storage operator does the following:

(1) The storage operator is in compliance with all applicable laws governing the storage facility.

(2) The storage operator shows that the storage facility is reasonably expected to retain the carbon dioxide stored in the storage facility.

(3) The storage operator shows that the carbon dioxide in the storage facility is stable by showing that either:

(A) the stored carbon dioxide is essentially stationary; or

(B) if the stored carbon migrates, the migration is unlikely to cross the boundaries of the storage facility.

(4) The storage operator shows that all wells, equipment, and facilities used after the closure period are in good condition and retain mechanical integrity.

(5) The storage operator shows that injection wells have been plugged.

(6) The storage operator shows that equipment and facilities, not including fixed structures and long term monitoring equipment and wells, have been removed.

(7) The storage operator proves that the reclamation work required by the department where the project ceases to inject carbon dioxide is completed.

(8) The following with respect to site closure:

(A) The storage operator has provided a notice of intent for site closure to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(B) The United States Environmental Protection Agency has authorized site closure.

(C) The storage operator has provided:

(i) the site closure report required under 40 CFR 146.93(f) (as in effect January 1, 2022) to the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or

(ii) a comparable report to the state regulatory body if the state assumes primacy for UIC Class VI permitting.

(b) The department shall issue a certificate of project completion not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after receiving an application from the storage operator. If the department determines that the application for a certificate of project completion is incomplete, inaccurate, or both, the department shall return the application to the storage operator.

(c) If the department returns the application to the storage operator under subsection (b), the department shall inform the storage operator, in writing, of the deficiencies of the submitted application and inform the storage operator of the right to file a corrected application with the department.

(d) Once a certificate of completion is issued, the following apply:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (e), the state will assume ownership of and responsibility for the storage facility.

(2) The state will assume responsibility for all regulatory requirements associated with the storage facility, and the storage operator and the owner of the storage facility are released from responsibility for all regulatory requirements associated with the storage facility.

(3) The state will assume any potential liability associated with the storage facility.

(4) The department may, at a reasonable time, enter property on which a carbon dioxide injection well or monitoring well for the storage facility is located to inspect and maintain the well or storage facility. Except in the event of an emergency, the department shall provide advance notice to the owner of the surface property of the date the department intends to enter the property. The notice required by this subdivision must be provided at least five (5) business days before the department intends to enter the property. The notice must be delivered by:

(A) United States mail;

(B) private courier;

(C) personal delivery; or

(D) any other manner agreed to in writing between the department and the owner of the surface property.

(e) The state may:

(1) assume ownership of and responsibility for; or

(2) accept transfer of;

a storage facility with respect to which an interest in or rights to property are conveyed by a lease agreement only if the lessor and lessee agree in the lease agreement to transfer the storage facility to the state. In a transfer described in this subsection, the state assumes ownership of and responsibility for the storage facility only and does not assume any other ownership interest, responsibility, or liability under any other provisions of the lease agreement.

(f) Unless there is documentation to the contrary, the storage operator has title to the carbon dioxide injected into and stored in a storage facility, and the storage operator holds title until the department issues a certificate of completion.

(g) A storage operator shall notify the department in writing at least one hundred twenty (120) days before site closure. At this time, if changes were made to the original post-injection site care and site closure plan, the storage operator must provide the revised plan to the department.

(h) A storage operator shall monitor the site following injection ceasing to show the position of the carbon dioxide plume and pressure front and demonstrate that underground sources of drinking water are not endangered.

(i) Following the cessation of injection, the storage operator shall continue to conduct monitoring as specified in the department approved post-injection site care and site closure plan for at least fifty (50) years, unless an alternative time frame is approved by the department as described in subsection (j).

(j) If a storage operator can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the carbon sequestration project no longer endangers underground sources of drinking water before the minimum of fifty (50) years required under subsection (i) has elapsed, the department may approve an alternative time frame for the post-injection site care and site closure plan to reduce the frequency of monitoring or to authorize site closure before the end of the period, when there is substantial evidence that the carbon sequestration project no longer poses a risk of endangering underground sources of drinking water. An alternative time frame approved by the department must meet the requirements established in 40 CFR 146.93. The monitoring must continue until the:

(1) carbon sequestration project no longer endangers underground sources of drinking water; and

(2) department approves a demonstration submitted by the owner and operator of the carbon dioxide injection well in the manner prescribed by 40 CFR 146.93.

(k) Before authorization for site closure, the storage operator must submit to the department for review and approval a demonstration, based on monitoring and other site specific data, that no additional monitoring is needed to ensure that the carbon sequestration project does not endanger underground sources of drinking water.

(l) If the storage operator cannot demonstrate that the carbon sequestration project does not endanger underground sources of drinking water at the end of the fifty (50) year period, or the approved alternative time frame, or the department does not approve the demonstration, the storage operator must submit to the department a plan to continue post-injection site care until a demonstration can be made and approved by the department.

(m) After the department authorizes site closure, the storage operator shall plug all monitoring wells to ensure there is not movement of injection or formation fluids that endanger an underground source of drinking water.

(n) Not more than ninety (90) days before the site closure, the storage operator shall submit a site closure report to the department that is retained by the department for at least ten (10) years.

(o) Each storage operator shall record a notation on the deed to the facility property or any other document that is normally examined during a title search that will, in perpetuity, provide any potential purchaser of the property the following information:

(1) The fact that the land has been used to sequester carbon dioxide.

(2) The name of the state agency, local authority, or tribe with which the survey plat was filed, as well as the address of the Environmental Protection Agency regional office to which it was submitted.

(3) The volume of fluid injected, the injection zone or zones into which it was injected, and the period over which injection occurred.

(p) The storage operator shall retain, for at least ten (10) years following site closure, records collected during the post-injection site care period. The storage operator shall deliver the records to the department at the conclusion of the retention period, and the department must retain the records at a location designated by the department for that purpose.

(q) A storage operator shall comply with any other post-injection site care and site closure requirements established by the department.

As added by P.L.163-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.25-2025, SEC.12; P.L.213-2025, SEC.143; P.L.161-2026, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 14-24-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-24-6-4
Administration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state entomologist shall administer this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-12-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-16
Title to the pore space; exception
Status: reserved

Sec. 16. For purposes of the operation of the carbon sequestration pilot project under this chapter, the title to the pore space is vested in the person who holds in fee simple the surface interest in the land or water as identified by the property records of the county, unless another person has been explicitly conveyed, excepted, or reserved through a recorded conveyance document a right to use the pore space in a manner inconsistent with the carbon sequestration pilot project.

As added by P.L.53-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-32-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-32-7-9
Support and assistance to local soil and water conservation districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The Indiana state department of agriculture shall provide more support and assistance to the local soil and water conservation districts by:

(1) granting to the districts the additional money that is appropriated by the general assembly; and

(2) increased coordination and consultative services;

to obtain increased participation by the districts in the development of improved local land use practices and decisions.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.41; P.L.1-2006, SEC.227; P.L.120-2008, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-17
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The department may adopt the rules that are necessary to do the following:

(1) Determine within reasonable limits quantities of water being removed from the ground.

(2) Administer any of the other provisions of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-15
Treatment of nature preserves
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The nature preserves within the system:

(1) are to be held in trust for the benefit of the people of Indiana of present and future generations for those uses and purposes expressed in this chapter that are not prohibited by the articles of dedication;

(2) are declared to be put to the highest, best, and most important use for the public benefit;

(3) shall be managed and protected in the manner approved by and subject to the rules adopted by the department; and

(4) may not be taken for any other use except another public use:

(A) after a finding by the commission of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for the other public use; and

(B) with the approval of the governor.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in the articles of dedication, the department may:

(1) grant, upon the terms and conditions that the department determines, an estate, an interest, or a right in; or

(2) dispose of;

a nature preserve.

(c) The department may take action under subsection (b) only:

(1) after a finding by the commission of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for the grant or disposition; and

(2) with the approval of the governor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.291-2019, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.161-2026, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 14-25-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-25-9-1
Powers of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department may conduct the investigation and measurement of water resources of Indiana. The department may enter into a contract and cooperate with the United States Geological Survey or any other appropriate federal agency concerning the details of the investigation and measurement of water resources. For the purpose of making this investigation and measurement, the department may use or authorize by contract any money available for the prosecution of the work.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-8-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-15-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-15-1-1
Applicability of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article applies to the following:

(1) All public waters.

(2) All watercraft navigated or moving on public waters.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-39 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-39
Liberal construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. This chapter shall be liberally construed to facilitate the financing of water supply systems of districts.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-86 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-86
"Exceptional benefits"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86. "Exceptional benefits", for purposes of IC 14-33, means benefits to real property in a conservancy district greater than the benefits uniformly received throughout the district from:

(1) the establishment of the district; and

(2) the execution of the district plan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-3-3-1 part; 13-3-4-1(a) part; 13-3-5-1(a) part; 13-3-6-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-59 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-59
"Corridor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. "Corridor" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-13-4, the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-4-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-13-5, the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-5-2.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-13-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-6-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 14-6-32-2; subdivision (2) formerly 14-6-33-2; subdivision (3) formerly 14-6-37-2; subdivision (4) formerly 14-6-36-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-25
Procedures for organization of new district in same territory as dissolved district
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. If a district is dissolved under this chapter, the board may prescribe the procedure under which a new district may be organized within the territory encompassed by the dissolved district.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-5
"Individual"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "individual" means an individual human being.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-34-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-34-7-7
Indemnity agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If the director accepts an applicant's self-bond, an indemnity agreement shall be submitted to the director. The indemnity agreement must meet the following requirements:

(1) The indemnity agreement must provide in express terms that the persons or parties bound by the agreement are liable to the director for all costs incurred by the director:

(A) in pursuing forfeiture of any self-bonds posted by the permittee for whom the indemnity agreement was submitted; and

(B) in reclaiming those areas at which the permittee for whom the indemnity agreement was submitted retains excess monetary liability to the director under IC 14-34-6-16(c).

(2) The indemnity agreement must:

(A) be executed by all persons and parties who are to be bound by the agreement, including the corporate guarantor; and

(B) bind each party jointly and severally.

(3) A corporation applying for a self-bond and a corporate guarantor guaranteeing a self-bond must submit an indemnity agreement signed by two (2) corporate officers who are authorized to bind the corporation. The director must be given a copy of the authorization and an affidavit certifying that the indemnity agreement is valid under all applicable state and federal laws. A corporate guarantor must give the director a copy of the corporate authorization demonstrating that the corporation may guarantee the self-bond and execute the indemnity agreement.

(4) If the applicant is a partnership, joint venture, or syndicate, the agreement must bind each partner or party who has a beneficial interest, directly or indirectly, in the applicant.

(5) The applicant or corporate guarantor must complete the approved reclamation plan for the land as to which a bond has been forfeited for failure to reclaim or pay to the director an amount necessary to complete the approved reclamation plan, not to exceed the bond amount.

(6) All bonds and guarantees must be indemnified corporately and personally by all principals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.3-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.176-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-248 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-248
"Season"
Status: in_force

Sec. 248. "Season", for purposes of IC 14-22, means the period during which it is legal to fish, hunt, trap, or chase wild animals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-17
Repayment of money advanced to district
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A district shall promptly repay any money that is advanced to the district from:

(1) the general fund of a county; or

(2) the economic development fund created by IC 5-28-8;

from money received through the collection of an authorized tax or assessment.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-73.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.4-2005, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 14-20-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-20-12-2
Location
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Paul Dresser shrine and memorial owned and operated by the Vigo County Historical Society is situated on Dresser Drive in Fairbanks Park near U.S. Highway 41 and near where U.S. Highway 40 crosses the bridge over the Wabash River.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-23-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-10
Regulation of inactive underground coal mines
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The commission shall regulate, under IC 14-37-7, the drilling, deepening, operating, plugging, and abandoning of wells for oil and gas purposes on land underlaid by workings of an inactive underground coal mine within the permit boundaries of an active underground mine permitted under IC 14-34 or through a commercially minable coal resource.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-20
Bonds payable from revenue and special assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The acquisition, construction, or improvement of real property, a facility, a betterment, or an improvement constituting part of a project of the commission, including acquisition of the site for a project, may be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of bonds payable:

(1) out of the net income received from the operation of the real property, facility, betterment, or improvement; or

(2) from special assessments collected under section 18.6 of this chapter.

(b) If the commission desires to finance an acquisition, a construction, or an improvement in whole or in part as provided in this section or sections 21 through 26 of this chapter, the commission must adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds. The resolution must set forth the following:

(1) The date on which the principal of the bonds matures, not exceeding forty (40) years from the date of issuance.

(2) The maximum interest rate to be paid on the bonds.

(3) Other terms and conditions upon which the bonds are issued.

(c) The commission shall take all actions necessary to issue the bonds in accordance with the resolution. The commission may enter into a trust agreement with a trust company as trustee for the bondholders. An action to contest the validity of any bonds to be issued under this chapter may not be brought after the fifteenth day following the receipt of bids for the bonds.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-9(a), (b), (c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.106-2012, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-14
Minimum flows of streams; minimum levels of ground water
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Subject to subsection (c), the commission may determine and establish the minimum flows of streams, taking into account the varying low flow characteristics of the streams of Indiana and the importance of instream and withdrawal uses, including established water quality standards and public water supply needs.

(b) The established minimum flows of streams:

(1) are those naturally occurring, as determined by the commission; and

(2) may be calculated to reflect seasonal and regional variations.

(c) For boundary water, the commission may develop mutually agreeable minimum flows of streams in cooperation with the boundary state.

(d) The commission may determine and establish the minimum level of ground water in aquifers below which further withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water resource of the area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-15
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A person who violates an order concerning a freshwater lake emergency declared under section 7 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

(b) The commission may, without proof of irreparable injury, maintain an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-17.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-6
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may, subject to the approval of the budget agency, employ personnel necessary for the efficient administration of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(d) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-21
Surveyor; preliminary report; plans; specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The surveyor's preliminary report must include the following:

(1) Plans and specifications.

(2) Cost estimates.

(3) Damages.

(4) Assessments.

(5) Other information that is considered necessary and proper.

(b) The department may on request of the surveyor prepare the plans and specifications.

(c) The surveyor in preparing plans and specifications may, upon the recommendation of the department, vary from the general plan described in the petition if necessary to carry out the purpose of the petition, subject to final approval by the court.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-7 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-64 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-64
Elevation of lake levels
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. (a) The county surveyor shall do the following:

(1) Certify the elevation of a lake level established under this chapter, including the bench mark used for the point of beginning.

(2) Record the elevation of the lake level and the bench mark in the office of the county recorder in each county in which the lake lies.

(b) The elevation of a lake level established under this chapter must refer to at least one (1) of the following:

(1) The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, first, second, and third order levels.

(2) The United States Geological Survey, third order levels.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-25.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-7
Oath of director
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Promptly after appointment or election a director shall take the following oath:

"I solemnly swear that I shall, to the best of my ability, strive to accomplish the purposes for which the district is established and properly to operate and maintain its works of improvement.".

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-34(i).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-296 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-296
"Vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 296. "Vehicle", for purposes of IC 14-16-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-16-1-7.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-6
Duties and powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The authority may do the following:

(1) Acquire:

(A) real or personal property; or

(B) funding;

by grant, gift, devise, or bequest and to hold, use, or dispose of property or funding acquired by the authority for the purposes authorized by this article.

(2) Maintain:

(A) shops;

(B) restaurants;

(C) concessions; and

(D) any other recreational facilities;

on properties owned or operated by the department.

(3) Contract with, or employ, persons to manage operations and facilities.

(4) Produce or sell souvenirs and other merchandise.

(5) Pay royalties, license fees, or charges for exhibits, artifacts, artwork, or materials.

(6) Own copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and enforce the rights with respect to ownership.

(b) The authority is authorized to receive and expend funds, grants, gifts, and contributions of money, property, labor, and other things of value from public and private sources to pay the expenses to carry out this article.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-21-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-21-2-1
Chapter exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A cemetery owner (as defined in IC 23-14-33-8) in the course of performing a legitimate function under IC 23-14 in relation to the owner's cemetery (as defined in IC 23-14-33-7).

(2) The owner of a grave memorial who, for the purpose of replacing a grave memorial with a different grave memorial, transfers ownership of the grave memorial to a cemetery, cemetery owner, or grave memorial provider.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-25.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-25.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.283-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.173. Repealed by P.L.123-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-5
Motion for dismissal of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If:

(1) a petition is conditioned upon a promise of federal money; and

(2) the responsible federal agency informs the court that federal money is not available for the district as proposed by the petition or amendments to the petition;

the petitioners may move that the petition be dismissed. The court shall grant the motion.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-9-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-9-1
"Department" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of natural resources.

As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-22-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-22-19-1
License requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person must have a license issued by the department to engage in the business of buying furbearing mammals or the untanned hides or furs of furbearing mammals in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-7(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-11
Voting and nonvoting members; term of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is a nonvoting member.

(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports.

(c) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the person who appointed the member.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-30-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30-6-9
Meetings; quorum; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A commission shall meet at least four (4) times each calendar year.

(b) The following may call a meeting:

(1) The chairperson.

(2) The executive director.

(3) A quorum of the commission's members.

(c) A commission shall adopt bylaws specifying a quorum requirement.

(d) A member may waive notice of any meeting by filing a written waiver with the secretary of the commission.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-245 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-245
"River"
Status: in_force

Sec. 245. "River" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-26-3, the meaning set forth in IC 14-26-3-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-29-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-6-3.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-29-7, the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-7-2.

(4) For purposes of IC 14-32-7-12, the meaning set forth in IC 14-32-7-12.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 13-2-12-3 part; subdivision (2) formerly 13-2-26-3(h); subdivision (3) formerly 13-2-27-1; subdivision (4) formerly 13-3-1-14 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-4
County auditor; certification of petition; board resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Not later than thirty (30) days after a petition is filed with the county auditor under section 3 of this chapter, the county auditor shall:

(1) prepare and certify a list of freeholders of the smaller district;

(2) make the list available for inspection by any person; and

(3) determine and certify whether the petition:

(A) was signed by the number of freeholders required under section 3(a) of this chapter; and

(B) otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.

(b) A deficiency in the list of the smaller district's freeholders or an omission of the name of a freeholder does not void the election or the election's outcome.

(c) If the county auditor determines that a petition filed under section 3 of this chapter meets the requirements of this chapter, the auditor shall, not later than forty (40) days after receiving the petition, forward a notice to the board of directors of the larger district by personal delivery or by certified mail. The notice must:

(1) inform the larger district that a petition was filed under section 3 of this chapter by the freeholders of the smaller district; and

(2) ask if the larger district is willing and able to assume the smaller district's operation, obligations, and assets if the smaller district's freeholders vote to dissolve the smaller district.

(d) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the notice from the county auditor under subsection (c), the board of directors of the larger district may pass a resolution stating that:

(1) the larger district is willing and able to assume the smaller district's operation, obligations, and assets; and

(2) upon becoming part of the larger district, the freeholders of the smaller district will:

(A) become full and equal freeholders of the larger district; and

(B) pay the same special benefits taxes and user charges generally charged by the larger district.

(e) If the board of directors of the larger district passes a timely resolution under subsection (d):

(1) the board of directors of the larger district must forward a true and accurate copy of the resolution to the county auditor by personal delivery or by certified mail not later than ten (10) business days after the board passes the resolution; and

(2) the board of directors of the smaller district must hold a dissolution and assumption election of the smaller district's freeholders under this chapter.

(f) If the board of directors of the larger district:

(1) does not pass a timely resolution under subsection (d); or

(2) passes a timely resolution under subsection (d), but does not timely forward a copy of the resolution under subsection (e)(1);

the dissolution proceedings that began with the filing of a petition under section 3 of this chapter are ended.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-94 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-94
"Flood control"
Status: in_force

Sec. 94. "Flood control", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-1-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(14).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund established by section 25 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-6
Petition to establish district; signature
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the proposed district includes a city, town, or part of a city or town, the legislative body of the city or town may, after determining whether the city or town and the owners of land located in the city or town that would be included in the proposed district would benefit by the district, sign the petition. If a petition is signed by the legislative body, the petition shall be treated as if the petition were signed by all owners of land located in the city or town in the proposed district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-28-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-28-3-2
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission shall develop and adopt appropriate rules under IC 4-22-2, including consideration of nonconforming uses, as minimum standards for the delineation and regulation of all flood hazard areas within Indiana. The commission and all counties and municipalities shall consider the production of crops, pasture, forests, and park and recreational uses to be conforming uses. These specific conforming uses shall be included as minimum standards in adoption of the rules.

(b) The commission may adopt rules regarding the conditions upon which an activity under this section is permitted without a license.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.164-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-25
Bonds; legal investments; exempt from taxation
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Bonds issued under this chapter or under IC 14-6-29.5 (before its repeal) constitute legal investments for the following:

(1) Private trust money.

(2) The money of banks, trust companies, insurance companies, building and loan associations, credit unions, banks of discount and deposit, savings associations, mortgage guaranty companies, small loan companies, industrial loan and investment companies, and any other financial institutions organized under Indiana law.

(b) Bonds issued under this chapter and the interest on the bonds are exempt from taxation as prescribed by IC 6-8-5-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-9(h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.106-2012, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-5
Restricted use areas; orders, rules, and notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever the department designates a restricted use area, the department shall approve an order to that effect and adopt a rule under IC 4-22-2.

(b) In addition to the publication of notice provided for in IC 4-22-2, the department shall, for the purposes of this chapter only, do the following:

(1) Give notice by publication one (1) time each week for three (3) consecutive weeks in all of the newspapers of general circulation in the area to be designated as a restricted use area.

(2) Give ten (10) days written notice to all public utilities privately or publicly owned engaged in furnishing water to residents of the restricted use area.

(3) Give ten (10) days written notice to:

(A) the executive of each city and town;

(B) the president of each county executive in a county that does not have a consolidated city; and

(C) the county executive in a county that has a consolidated city;

in the restricted use area.

(4) Have the notice posted at least ten (10) days before the hearing as follows:

(A) At the door of the courthouse.

(B) At the city or town hall if there is a city or town hall in the restricted use area.

(C) In at least three (3) other public places.

(c) Proof of the notice shall be made at the hearing by the affidavits of the publishers of the newspapers and of the persons who posted and sent the other notices required by this section.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-10
"Appraised value"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Appraised value", for purposes of IC 14-31-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-2-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-22-18-2
Rights and privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. During a free sport fishing day designated under this chapter, a resident of Indiana may, without possessing a license to fish issued under this article or paying a fee:

(1) fish in:

(A) waters containing state owned fish;

(B) waters of the state; and

(C) boundary waters of the state; and

(2) exercise the same privileges to which the resident would be entitled if the resident held:

(A) a resident yearly license to fish issued under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(1); and

(B) a resident yearly stamp to fish for trout and salmon issued under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(11).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-33(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-5
Petition requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 17 of this chapter:

(1) IC 14-33-2-3(1);

(2) IC 14-33-2-3(2);

(3) IC 14-33-2-3(3);

(4) IC 14-33-2-3(5);

(5) IC 14-33-2-4; and

(6) IC 14-33-2-6;

apply to the petition filed under section 2 of this chapter.

(b) The petition must also state that the petitioners desire an election in the districts on the question of merger.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96.5(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-4
License; expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in IC 14-22-13-9 and IC 14-22-15-3, each yearly hunting or fishing license expires on March 31 immediately following the date on which the license became effective.

(b) A yearly trapping license expires on March 31 immediately following the date on which the license became effective.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.4; P.L.225-2005, SEC.21; P.L.289-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-8
List of freeholders
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The petitioners shall do the following:

(1) Prepare a list of the freeholders of the district.

(2) Have the county auditor do the following:

(A) Certify the list.

(B) Make the list available for the inspection of a freeholder of the district.

(C) Place the list in the permanent files of the district at the conclusion of the election.

(b) A deficiency in the list or omission of the name of the freeholder does not void the election or the election's outcome.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96.5(f) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-34-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-34-6-5
Options instead of bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Instead of a bond, an operator may elect to deposit:

(1) cash;

(2) negotiable bonds of the United States government or of Indiana; or

(3) negotiable certificates of deposit or letters of credit of a bank organized or transacting business in the United States;

in an amount or that has a market value equal to or greater than the amount of the bond required for the bonded area under the same terms and conditions upon which surety bonds are deposited.

(b) In the alternative, the director may accept the applicant's own bond without separate surety if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department under IC 14-34-7 the following:

(1) The existence of a suitable agent to receive service of process.

(2) A history of financial solvency and continuous operation sufficient for authorization to self insure or bond the amount.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-29-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-29-1-8
Permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person, other than a public or municipal water utility, may not:

(1) place, fill, or erect a permanent structure in;

(2) remove water from; or

(3) remove material from;

a navigable waterway without a permit from the department.

(b) An application for a permit under this section must be made in a manner prescribed by rule.

(c) The department shall issue a permit if the issuance of the permit will not do any of the following:

(1) Unreasonably impair the navigability of the waterway.

(2) Cause significant harm to the environment.

(3) Pose an unreasonable hazard to life or property.

(d) A separate permit is not required under this section for an activity permitted under any of the following:

(1) IC 14-21-1.

(2) IC 14-28-1.

(3) IC 14-29-3.

(4) IC 14-29-4.

(5) IC 14-34.

(6) IC 14-37.

However, a permit issued under a statute specified in this subsection must also apply the requirements of this section with respect to an activity within a navigable waterway.

(e) A separate permit is not required under this section for an activity for which a permit has been issued under any of the following:

(1) 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. (the federal Coastal Zone Management Act).

(2) 33 U.S.C. 1344 (the federal Clean Water Act).

(3) 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. (the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act).

(f) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

(g) A person who violates this section commits a Class B infraction.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-4-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.185-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.95-2006, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-19-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-19-2-3
Site determination criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall establish criteria for determining the site of a small state park. However, each small state park must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be developed for recreational or cultural activities by the public.

(2) Contain or be adjacent to surface water.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-22-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-22-18-1
Designation of free sport fishing days
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director may, with the approval of the commission, designate not more than four (4) days in each year as free sport fishing days. If the director designates more than one (1) day in a year as free sport fishing days, the days may be consecutive or nonconsecutive.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-33(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-60 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-60
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-12-3(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.189-2018, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-166 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-166
"Mining refuse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 166. "Mining refuse", for purposes of IC 14-36-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-36-1-7.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(p).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-17
Applicability of statutes regarding assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. All of the provisions of sections 7 through 13 of this chapter concerning:

(1) the payment of the cost of repairs of levees;

(2) the making of assessments for the cost;

(3) the right of appeal from the assessments; and

(4) the manner of collecting the assessments;

apply to work done under sections 14, 15, and 16 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-19.5-4(b); 13-2-19.5-5 part; 13-2-19.5-6 part; 13-2-19.5-7 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-38-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-38-2-15
Filing action against nonresident; service of process; affidavit; continuances
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An action against a nonresident may be filed in the county:

(1) of residence of the plaintiff; or

(2) where the test hole is located;

at the election of the plaintiff.

(b) Service of process shall be made by leaving a copy of the process, with a fee of two dollars ($2) for the defendant to be served, with the secretary of state. The service is sufficient service upon a nonresident if:

(1) notice of the service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered mail to the defendant; and

(2) the defendant's return receipt is appended to the original process and filed in court.

(c) If the defendant refuses to accept or claim registered mail, the secretary of state shall return the registered mail to the plaintiff or to the plaintiff's attorney. The registered mail shall be appended to the original process, together with an affidavit of the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney or agent to the effect that the summons was:

(1) delivered to the secretary of state, together with a fee of two dollars ($2); and

(2) returned unclaimed by the United States Postal Service.

(d) The affidavit, together with the returned envelope and the summons, is considered sufficient service upon the nonresident defendant.

(e) The court in which the action is brought may order continuances that are reasonable to afford the defendant an opportunity to defend the action.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-5-9(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-26-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-26-1-6
Statement regarding condemnation of property; valuation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an agreement cannot be reached by the owner of the land considered needed for the reservoir site and the taker that is authorized to condemn the site by section 5 of this chapter, the taker must set forth the following:

(1) The interest to be taken in the land.

(2) The earliest date on which the taker intends to store water or to start construction to create a reservoir impoundment for the purposes set forth in section 1 of this chapter.

(b) The appraisers appointed by the court in the condemnation proceedings shall value the interest to be taken accordingly, giving due consideration to the fact that the owner of the land has use of the land, subject to the terms of the interest sought to be taken, until the date upon which the land may be inundated according to the terms of the complaint. In arriving at the proper valuation to be paid the owner of the land for the easement or the interest in fee to be taken or purchased, the landowner is considered to own the land for a term of years ending with the date set out in the complaint. The interest taken shall be valued as a remainder interest after that term of years.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-9-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-18-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-18-3-9
Award of lease to highest and best bidder
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. After the interview, the department may award the lease to the highest and best bidder.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-32-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-32-7-12
Duties of soil conservation division
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) As used in this section, "river" includes streams and the tributaries of rivers.

(b) The division of soil conservation shall do the following:

(1) Perform all administrative duties required by the rules of the board.

(2) Provide professional assistance to districts in planning, coordinating, and training for the following:

(A) Adult soil and water conservation education.

(B) Natural resources conservation information programs for elementary and secondary schools.

(C) Supervisors and staff.

(3) Provide professional soil conservation technical assistance to districts.

(4) Provide nonagricultural soils interpretive and erosion control expertise on a regional basis.

(5) Assist the districts and other federal, state, and local entities in encouraging and monitoring compliance with those aspects of the programs that are related to erosion and sediment reduction.

(6) Administer a cost share program for installation of erosion control structural measures on severely eroding cropland and for conversion of highly erodible land from crop production to permanent vegetative cover.

(7) Provide professional assistance to districts in conservation needs assessments, program development, and program evaluation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.42; P.L.175-2006, SEC.17; P.L.95-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-9-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-9-1-1
Creation of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department of natural resources is created. The department consists of the following:

(1) The director.

(2) Three (3) deputy directors.

(3) Other personnel necessary for the performance of the functions imposed upon the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-1
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-4-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-22-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-22-13-4
Unlicensed individuals accompanying licensee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An individual, while commercially fishing for a person whose nets or other commercial fishing gear are properly licensed or tagged and the licenses or tags are properly affixed, is not required to possess a license or tag if the individual is accompanied by the licensee.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-23-6.6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 14-23-6.6-7
Civil immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a certified prescribed burn manager who conducts the prescribed burning in accordance with section 6 of this chapter is immune from civil liability for harm caused by the:

(1) prescribed burn; or

(2) smoke produced by the prescribed burn.

(b) The immunity described in subsection (a) does not apply if the harm was the result of the certified prescribed burn manager's:

(1) negligence; or

(2) willful and wanton misconduct.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), a landowner or landowner's agent who conducts prescribed burning on the landowner's property in accordance with section 6 of this chapter is immune from civil liability for harm caused by the:

(1) prescribed burn; or

(2) smoke produced by the prescribed burn.

(d) The immunity described in subsection (c) does not apply if the harm was the result of the:

(1) negligence of the landowner or the landowner's agent; or

(2) willful and wanton misconduct of the landowner or the landowner's agent.

(e) The department's officers, agents, and employees are immune from civil liability, in accordance with IC 34-13-3, arising out of any of the following:

(1) Participation in planning, undertaking, or assisting with prescribed burning.

(2) Administration of the prescribed burn certification program, including revocation of prescribed burn certifications issued under the program.

As added by P.L.124-2025, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-32
"Burns Waterway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. "Burns Waterway", for purposes of IC 14-13-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-2-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-5
"Cast overburden" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "cast overburden" means a bank or deposit of overburden after removal from the overburden's natural state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-22-39-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-22-39-5
Search warrants; execution and service
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The director or a conservation officer may execute and serve any place in Indiana with the warrants and processes issued by a court having jurisdiction under a law that the director has the duty to enforce.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-9-3 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-5
"System" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "system" means the Indiana natural, scenic, and recreational river system.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-3(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-20-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-20-11-8
Chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The members of the commission shall elect a chairman.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-26-1(h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-18-1.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 14-18-1.5-3
State repository
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) An instrument or a document of either of the following:

(A) The Indiana department of transportation.

(B) A state educational institution.

(2) A lease of property for a term of four (4) years or less.

(b) The state land office shall serve as the repository for any instrument relating to past or current ownership or possession of property by the state.

As added by P.L.151-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-30.5-4-2
Officers of a watershed development commission; executive director
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The voting members of the board of a watershed development commission shall elect the following officers:

(1) A chair.

(2) A vice chair.

(3) A secretary-treasurer.

(b) When one (1) or more additional counties that are entitled to representation on the board of a watershed development commission under IC 14-30.5-2-7(b) or IC 14-30.5-2-7(c) become members of the commission, the offices referred to in subsection (a) become vacant and the members of the board shall elect new officers under subsection (a).

(c) The term of an individual elected to an office under subsection (a) may not exceed one (1) year, but the individual is eligible for reelection.

(d) An individual elected to an office under subsection (a) shall perform the duties usually pertaining to the office.

(e) The board of a watershed development commission:

(1) shall appoint an executive director; and

(2) may establish and fill other offices the board considers necessary.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-33-21-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-33-21-5
Special benefits tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board may levy a special benefits tax in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41 in an amount not to exceed three and thirty-three hundredths cents ($0.0333) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of real property in the district, except the property that is exempt under IC 14-33-7-4. The board shall file with the district plan or part of or amendment to the plan:

(1) the approval of the department of local government finance; and

(2) any action taken to reduce or rescind the tax levy.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.15; P.L.6-1997, SEC.161; P.L.90-2002, SEC.377.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-14
Liability; individual capacity
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The executive director and employees of the authority are not liable in an individual capacity for any act done or omitted in connection with the performance of duties under this article. This section does not apply to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-14
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Establish the harvest season.

(2) Establish the selling season.

(3) Establish the part of a year when ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be possessed by a ginseng harvester without written authorization from the department.

(4) Establish the part of a year when ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be bought, sold, or possessed by a ginseng dealer without written authorization from the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-22-41-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 41 / Section 14-22-41-10
Effectiveness of compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. ARTICLE VIII

(a) This compact becomes effective when it is adopted in a substantially similar form by two (2) or more states.

(b) Entry into the compact must be made by resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying state and submitted to the chair of the board. The resolution must substantially be in the form and content as provided in the compact manual and include the following:

(1) A citation of the authority from which the state is empowered to become a party to this compact.

(2) An agreement of compliance with the terms and provisions of this compact.

The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying state but may not be less than sixty (60) days after notice has been given by the chair of the board of the compact administrators or by the secretary of the board to each participating state that the resolution from the applying state has been received.

(c) A participating state may withdraw from participation in this compact by official written notice to each participating state, but withdrawal is not effective until ninety (90) days after the notice of withdrawal is given. The notice must be directed to the compact administrator of each member state. No withdrawal of any state shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining participating states.

As added by P.L.23-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-9
High hazard structures; inspections; report; duty to make repairs or alterations; notice of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The owner of a high hazard structure shall:

(1) have a professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31 make an engineering inspection of the high hazard structure at least one (1) time every two (2) years;

(2) submit a report of the inspection in a form approved by the department to the department. The report must include at least the following information:

(A) An evaluation of the structure's condition, spillway capacity, operational adequacy, and structural integrity.

(B) A determination of whether deficiencies exist that could lead to the failure of the structure, and recommendations for maintenance, repairs, and alterations to the structure to eliminate deficiencies, including a recommended schedule for necessary upgrades to the structure.

(b) If after an inspection under subsection (a) the licensed professional engineer who conducted the inspection determines that maintenance, repairs, or alterations to a high hazard structure are necessary to remedy deficiencies in the structure, the owner shall perform the recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations.

(c) The department shall issue a notice of violation under section 11 of this chapter to the owner of a high hazard structure who fails to:

(1) have the structure inspected under subsection (a);

(2) perform recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations to the structure under subsection (b); or

(3) biennially submit the inspection report prepared under subsection (a).

(d) The department may make an engineering inspection of a high hazard structure to ensure compliance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.60; P.L.186-2003, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 14-22-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-22-10-6
Liability for destruction of wild animals by pollutant
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who, whether or not the person has been issued a certificate of approval, license, permit, or other document of approval authorized by this article or any other Indiana law, discharges, sprays, or releases waste materials, chemicals, or other substances:

(1) either accidentally, negligently, or willfully;

(2) in any quantity, concentration, or manner onto or in any water of Indiana, the boundary waters of the state, or onto or in public or private land; and

(3) so that wild animals are killed as a result;

is responsible for the kill.

(b) The director shall, in the name of the state, recover damages, including the cost of restoration, from the person. Upon receipt of the estimates of the damages caused, the director shall notify the person responsible within ninety (90) days after the kill to the wild animals, and the director may enter into a proper and reasonable settlement with the person. In determining the damages caused, the director may consider the following:

(1) The direct value of the wild animals killed.

(2) The direct value of law enforcement costs, including wages of investigating officers, cost of any materials used, and travel expenses.

(3) The value of damage to habitat, including injured vegetation, contaminated sediment, and dead invertebrate prey species.

(c) If the total sum of the values under subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000) in damages, the director may consider the following in addition to the damages calculated under subsection (b):

(1) The decreased value of the habitat for the number of years necessary for the habitat to recover to predamaged conditions.

(2) The value of lost recreational fishing and hunting time, including future decreased value for the number of years necessary for the recreational use to recover to predamaged conditions.

(d) If a settlement is not reached within a reasonable time, the department shall initiate a proceeding under IC 4-21.5 and IC 14-10-2 to recover damages.

(e) The proceeds of a recovery shall be used to replace, as far as and as promptly as possible, in whatever manner the director considers proper, the wild animal population or habitat in the waters or lands in question. If the improvement of the wild animal population or habitat in question is not practicable, the proceeds shall be deposited into the fish and wildlife fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-6-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-15
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. An action of the board is official, however, only if authorized by a majority of the board at a regular or properly called special meeting.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-39.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-23
Prohibited activities; permit; applications; fees; rules; mediation; civil enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) Unless a person obtains a permit from the department under this section and conducts the activities according to the terms of the permit, a person may not conduct the following activities:

(1) Over, along, or lakeward of the shoreline or water line of a public freshwater lake:

(A) excavate;

(B) place fill; or

(C) place, modify, or repair a temporary or permanent structure.

(2) Construct a wall whose lowest point would be:

(A) below the elevation of the shoreline or water line; and

(B) within ten (10) feet landward of the shoreline or water line, as measured perpendicularly from the shoreline or water line;

of a public freshwater lake.

(3) Change the water level, area, or depth of a public freshwater lake or the location of the shoreline or water line.

(b) An application for a permit for an activity described in subsection (a) must be accompanied by the following:

(1) A nonrefundable minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100).

(2) A project plan that provides the department with sufficient information concerning the proposed excavation, fill, temporary structure, or permanent structure.

(3) A written acknowledgment from the landowner that any additional water area created under the project plan is part of the public freshwater lake and is dedicated to the general public use with the public rights described in section 5 of this chapter.

(c) The department may issue a permit after investigating the merits of the application. In determining the merits of the application, the department may consider any factor, including cumulative effects of the proposed activity upon the following:

(1) The shoreline, water line, or bed of the public freshwater lake.

(2) The fish, wildlife, or botanical resources.

(3) The public rights described in section 5 of this chapter.

(4) The management of watercraft operations under IC 14-15.

(5) The interests of a landowner having property rights abutting the public freshwater lake or rights to access the public freshwater lake.

(d) A contractor or agent of the landowner who engages in an activity described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3) must comply with the terms of a permit issued under this section.

(e) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Assist in the administration of this chapter.

(2) Provide objective standards for issuing permits under this section, including standards for the configuration of piers, boat stations, platforms, and similar structures. The standards:

(A) may provide for a common use if the standard is needed to accommodate the interests of landowners having:

(i) property rights abutting the public freshwater lake; or

(ii) rights to access the public freshwater lake; and

(B) shall exempt any class of activities, including the construction or placement of temporary structures, from licensing if the commission finds that the class is unlikely to pose more than a minimal potential for harm to the public rights described in section 5 of this chapter. The commission may adopt rules regarding the conditions upon which an activity under this clause is permitted without a license.

(3) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, set the permit application fee at or above the minimum fee established in subsection (b).

As added by P.L.64-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2006, SEC.3; P.L.6-2008, SEC.10; P.L.25-2009, SEC.2; P.L.195-2017, SEC.41; P.L.191-2023, SEC.6; P.L.164-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-22-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-22-13-2
Ohio River; licenses; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to the Ohio River waters of Indiana.

(b) The department may issue to an individual who is a resident or nonresident of Indiana a license to use in, and to possess for use in, the water seines, nets, or other commercial fishing gear under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 upon payment of the following minimum fee:

(1) For an Ohio River commercial fishing license and ten (10) Ohio River commercial gear tags, one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125).

(2) For each block of ten (10) Ohio River commercial fishing gear tags, fifteen dollars ($15).

(c) The fees in subsection (b) are subject to IC 14-22-2-10.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.155-2002, SEC.6 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.5; P.L.165-2011, SEC.12; P.L.151-2012, SEC.21; P.L.195-2017, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-30
Deposits; audits
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The commission is responsible for the safekeeping and deposit of money the commission receives under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall:

(1) prescribe the methods and forms for the keeping of; and

(2) audit;

the accounts, records, and books of the commission and fund.

As added by P.L.181-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2015, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-9
Shooting from or across public highways prohibited; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to an employee of a federal wildlife management agency who is acting in performance of the employee's duties in accordance with the conditions of a permit and has received the express written consent of the director for the employee's action.

(b) A person may not:

(1) hunt, shoot, shoot at, or kill an animal; or

(2) shoot at an object;

from within, into, upon, or across a public highway in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-5(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.39-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-4
"Burial object" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "burial object" means any item intentionally placed in a burial ground at or near the time of burial.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-34-15-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-34-15-13
Violations at surface mining site; citations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A person who is or may be adversely affected by a surface mining operation may notify the director or any representative of the director responsible for conducting the inspection, in writing, of a violation of this article that the person has reason to believe exists at the surface mining site.

(b) The commission shall by rule establish procedures for informal review of a refusal by a representative of the director to issue a citation with respect to such an alleged violation.

(c) The director shall furnish the person requesting the review a written statement of the reasons for the director's final disposition of the case.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-11-11(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-291 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-291
"Unwarranted failure to comply"
Status: in_force

Sec. 291. "Unwarranted failure to comply", for purposes of IC 14-34-15-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-15-7.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(13).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-29.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-29.7
"Bureau"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.7. "Bureau", for purposes of IC 14-11-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-11-3-0.3.

As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-34-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-34-19-4
Director entering property to abate adverse effects of coal mining practices
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies if the director makes a finding of fact that:

(1) land or water resources have been adversely affected by past coal mining practices;

(2) the adverse effects of past coal mining practices are at a stage where, in the public interest, action to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent should be taken; and

(3) the owners of the land or water resources where entry must be made to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects of past coal mining practices:

(A) are not known or readily available; or

(B) will not give permission for:

(i) the United States;

(ii) the state;

(iii) a political subdivision; or

(iv) an agent, an employee, or a contractor of the United States, the state, or the political subdivision;

to enter upon the property to restore, reclaim, rebate, control, or prevent the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.

(b) The director may, upon giving notice by mail to the owners if known or if not known by posting notice upon the premises and advertising one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the land lies, do the following:

(1) Enter upon the property adversely affected by past coal mining practices and any other property to have access to that property.

(2) Do all things necessary or expedient to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.

(c) Entry under this section is:

(1) an exercise of the police power for the protection of public health and safety; and

(2) not an act of:

(A) condemnation of property; or

(B) trespass.

(d) The money expended for the work and the benefits accruing to the premises entered under this section:

(1) is chargeable against the land; and

(2) mitigates or offsets:

(A) a claim in; or

(B) an action brought by an owner of;

an interest in the premises for alleged damages by virtue of the entry.

However, this subsection does not create new rights of action or eliminate existing immunities.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-15-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-15-2-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-15-2-13.5
Requirement for engine cut-off switch
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. As required by the United States Coast Guard under 46 U.S.C. 4312, a vessel must be equipped with an engine cut-off switch.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-314 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-314
"Water use easement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 314. "Water use easement", for purposes of IC 14-29-6-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-6-13.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-3(i).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-8
Investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Within:

(1) twenty-four (24) hours after receiving a written complaint from the owner of a nonsignificant ground water withdrawal facility; or

(2) three (3) business days after receiving a written complaint from the owner or operator of a significant ground water withdrawal facility;

that a water well on property in the owner's possession has failed to furnish the well's normal supply of water or failed to furnish potable water, the director shall cause an onsite investigation to be made.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-3(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.71-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-20
Delegation of powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The supervisors may delegate the powers and duties that the supervisors consider proper to any of the following:

(1) The chairman.

(2) Any number of supervisors.

(3) Any number of agents or employees.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(p).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-21
Elected supervisors; oath of office; commencement of term
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The five (5) initial supervisors of a newly reestablished district shall assume the duties of office upon taking and signing an oath of office. The oath shall be administered:

(1) to the two (2) appointed supervisors at the date of their appointment by the board; and

(2) to the three (3) elected supervisors within one (1) week after publication by the board of the results of the election.

(b) An appointed supervisor holding office when a district is reestablished under sections 15 through 21 of this chapter is discharged from office when the initial appointed supervisors of the reestablished district assume the duties of office under subsection (a). An elected supervisor holding office when a district is reestablished under sections 15 through 21 of this chapter is discharged from office when the initial elected supervisors of the reestablished district assume the duties of office under subsection (a).

(c) Although an initial supervisor assumes the duties of office at the time set forth in subsection (a), the term of office of the supervisor does not begin until the conclusion of the first annual meeting of the newly reestablished district for purposes of determining the expiration of the supervisor's term of office.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-22-15-5
Failure to keep records or make reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The director may:

(1) refuse under IC 4-21.5-3-5 to grant, renew, or restore; or

(2) suspend or revoke under IC 4-21.5-3-6;

a license of an individual who fails to keep a record or make a report required by section 4 of this chapter.

(b) A determination of the director under this section is subject to an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-14
Objections to viewers; time requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The following have ten (10) days, exclusive of Sundays, to file a written objection to the new viewers:

(1) A person named in the petition.

(2) A person who owns land abutting or within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the shoreline or water line of the lake.

(3) The department.

(4) The county in which the lake lies if a joint petition is filed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-3
"Articles of dedication" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "articles of dedication" means the writing by which an estate, an interest, or a right in an area is formally dedicated as permitted by section 14 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-2(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-37-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-37-12-1
Inspector's entry onto property to determine violations of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An oil and gas inspector and any person authorized by the commission may at any reasonable time enter upon public or private property where a well for oil and gas purposes is being drilled or has been drilled to determine if there is a violation of:

(1) this article; or

(2) the rules adopted under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-7-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-245.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-245.3
"Rural community"
Status: in_force

Sec. 245.3. "Rural community", for purposes of IC 14-23-6.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-23-6.5-2.

As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-30.5-2-2
Natural resources commission decision whether to recognize proposed watershed development commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If one (1) county executive submits an ordinance and a written request for recognition of a proposed watershed development commission under section 1(c) of this chapter, the natural resources commission shall decide under subsections (c) through (e) whether to recognize the proposed commission.

(b) If the county executives of two (2) or more counties submit ordinances and written requests under section 1(c) of this chapter for recognition of a single proposed watershed development commission empowered to act in a single designated watershed that includes areas within both or all of the counties:

(1) the natural resources commission may not decide whether to recognize the proposed commission unless the provisions of the ordinances submitted under section 1(c)(1) of this chapter are essentially identical in:

(A) identifying the designated watershed; and

(B) stating the purposes of the proposed commission; and

(2) if the natural resources commission determines that the requirement set forth in subdivision (1) is met, the natural resources commission shall decide under subsections (c) through (e) whether to recognize the proposed commission.

(c) Before making a decision whether to recognize a proposed commission under this section, the division of water, on behalf of the natural resources commission, shall hold at least one (1) public hearing concerning the proposed commission in each county whose executive submitted an ordinance and a written request for recognition of the proposed commission under section 1(c) of this chapter. Any interested person attending a public hearing held under this subsection shall have the right to:

(1) address the natural resources commission; and

(2) provide written comments;

on whether the proposed commission should be established. The division of water, on behalf of the natural resources commission, may convene the meeting, record the testimony given, and receive the written comments provided.

(d) The division of water, on behalf of the natural resources commission, shall give notice of a public hearing to be held under subsection (c):

(1) by publication at least one (1) time in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the hearing will be held; and

(2) through the website of the natural resources commission.

(e) In deciding whether to recognize a proposed commission, the natural resources commission shall determine the answer to each of the following questions:

(1) Are the purposes for which the proposed commission would be established, as set forth in the ordinance or ordinances under section 1(b)(3) of this chapter, within the purposes set forth in IC 14-30.5-3-1 for which a watershed development commission may be established?

(2) Do the purposes of the proposed commission, as set forth in the ordinance or ordinances under section 1(b)(3) of this chapter, correspond to legitimate flood damage reduction, drainage, storm water management, recreation, or water infrastructure needs of each county seeking establishment of the commission, as set forth under section 1(b)(4) of this chapter?

(3) Is it reasonable to expect that the establishment of a commission having powers under this article only in the county or counties from which the ordinance or ordinances were submitted under section 1(c)(1) of this chapter would effectively address the flood damage reduction, drainage, storm water management, recreation, or water infrastructure needs of each county that submitted an ordinance under section 1(c)(1) of this chapter?

(4) Is it reasonable to expect that the establishment of a commission that has powers under this article only in the area or areas inside the geographic boundaries of the designated watershed would effectively address the flood damage reduction, drainage, storm water management, recreation, or water infrastructure needs of each county that submitted an ordinance under section 1(c)(1) of this chapter?

(5) Is the territory of the proposed commission at least as large as the entirety of the same eight (8) digit U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic unit code?

(6) Has a regional watershed study or watershed management plan been conducted in consultation with the Indiana finance authority and the department of natural resources that assesses water use, water quality, drinking water systems, wastewater management systems, storm water management, flood control, drainage management, recreational uses, natural resources, and water infrastructure needs of the watershed of the proposed commission? If so, can the establishment of the proposed commission be expected to address the needs identified in that study or management plan?

(f) If:

(1) one (1) county's executive submits an ordinance and a request for recognition of a proposed commission under section 1(c) of this chapter; and

(2) the natural resources commission answers all of the questions set forth in subsection (e) favorably;

the natural resources commission shall issue an order recognizing the watershed development commission and recognizing the county referred to in subdivision (1) as a member of the watershed development commission.

(g) If:

(1) executives of two (2) or more counties submit ordinances and requests for recognition of a proposed watershed development commission under section 1(c) of this chapter; and

(2) the natural resources commission answers all of the questions set forth in subsection (e) favorably with respect to at least one (1) of the counties;

the natural resources commission shall issue an order recognizing the watershed development commission and recognizing as a member of the watershed development commission each county with respect to which the natural resources commission answered all of the questions set forth in subsection (e) favorably.

(h) If the natural resources commission does not answer all of the questions set forth in subsection (e) favorably with respect to a county, the natural resources commission shall:

(1) inform the executive of the county in writing of its decision; and

(2) specify in the writing the reason or reasons for each unfavorable answer.

(i) The action of the natural resources commission under this section in declining to recognize a proposed watershed development commission for a particular watershed does not preclude the later submission of one (1) or more new ordinances and written requests for recognition of a proposed watershed development commission for the same designated watershed.

(j) An action of the natural resources commission under this section declining to recognize a particular county as a member of a watershed development commission does not preclude the later submission of:

(1) another ordinance and written request under section 1(c) of this chapter for recognition of the county as a member of another proposed watershed development commission; or

(2) an ordinance and written request under section 4 or 5 of this chapter proposing the county for membership in an established watershed development commission.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.50; P.L.123-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 14-22-41-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 41 / Section 14-22-41-1
Name
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This compact may be referred to as the wildlife violator compact.

As added by P.L.23-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-10
Disclosure of pipeline's actual route
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the completion of a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline for which the department has issued a certificate of authority under this chapter, the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company shall provide maps and other documentation to the department showing the actual route in Indiana of the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline.

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-22-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-22-18-3
Compliance with laws and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A resident who fishes during a free sport fishing day without possessing a license to fish issued under this article is subject to and is considered as agreeing to comply with the following:

(1) The terms, conditions, and rules made by the director under this article and incorporated in or attached to:

(A) a resident yearly license to fish issued under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(1); and

(B) a resident yearly stamp to fish for trout and salmon issued under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(11).

(2) This article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-33(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.357.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-100 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-100
"Flood protection grade"
Status: in_force

Sec. 100. "Flood protection grade", for purposes of IC 14-28-4-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-4-16.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-12(b)(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-14
Duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. To further the purposes of and to implement this chapter, the department shall do the following:

(1) Formulate policies for the selection, acquisition, use, management, and protection of nature preserves.

(2) Formulate policies for the selection of areas suitable for registration under this chapter.

(3) Formulate policies for the dedication of areas as nature preserves.

(4) Determine, supervise, and control the management of nature preserves and adopt and amend rules necessary or advisable for the use and protection of nature preserves.

(5) Encourage and recommend the dedication of areas as nature preserves.

(6) Make surveys and maintain registries and records of unique natural areas within Indiana.

(7) Carry on interpretive programs and publish and disseminate information pertaining to nature preserves and other areas within Indiana.

(8) Promote and assist in the establishment, restoration, and protection of and advise in the management of natural areas and other areas of educational or scientific value and otherwise to foster and aid in the establishment, restoration, and preservation of natural conditions within Indiana other than in the system.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-33-16-3
Petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The freeholders of a district must present a petition to the board. The petition may be circulated and presented in separate parts, although all of the parts constitute a single petition. The petitioning freeholders must sign the petition, and the person who presents the petition must verify and certify the signatures upon oath. The petition must do the following:

(1) Show the name and residence of each petitioner and the date of signature.

(2) State that the petitioning freeholders desire an election on the question of whether to dissolve the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-96(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-25-1-4
Impoundment of excess waters
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to land contiguous to or encompassing a public watercourse.

(b) The:

(1) owner or group of owners of the land; or

(2) person, firm, limited liability company, corporation, unit of government, or association for irrigation or other purposes owning the land;

may impound the water behind a dam in the natural stream bed or on the owner's land or by pumping or diverting the water from a stream or lake to a reservoir when the flow in the stream or the level of the lake exceeds existing reasonable uses at the time of the impoundment.

(c) An obstruction placed across a natural stream must include an outlet facility for release of water that the owner is not entitled to use under this chapter. The owner shall operate the outlet in accordance with this section.

(d) Action by an owner or a group of owners under this section must be approved by the commission before the action is taken.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-3(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-24
Strategic plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The project commission shall, with the assistance of the department, adopt and make available to the public a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-26.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.23; P.L.42-2024, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 14-22-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-22-3-5
Purposes of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:

(1) Protecting and propagating game, fish, and birds in Indiana.

(2) Paying the operational expenses of the following:

(A) The fish and wildlife division.

(B) The law enforcement division.

(3) Maintaining the automated point of sale licensing system implemented under IC 14-22-12-7.5. However, the amount that may be used under this subdivision during a fiscal year may not exceed the amount transferred on July 1 of that fiscal year under IC 14-22-4-6.

(b) Money in the fund that is attributable to money deposited under IC 33-37-7-9 shall be used to administer the following:

(1) The turn in a poacher program established under IC 14-9-8-23.

(2) The reward system established under the program.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.57; P.L.98-2004, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 14-33-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-33-15-5
District with bonds or notes outstanding
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The court may not dissolve a district if the district has bonds or notes outstanding. If the court finds that the activities of the district should cease, the court shall order the district to function only for the purpose of:

(1) certifying necessary assessments or taxes; and

(2) collecting the assessments and taxes;

to pay off the financial obligations of the district. When all financial obligations are paid, the court may order the district dissolved.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-97(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-24
Occupants on gunwales or bow decking prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) A person operating a motorboat may not permit an occupant to sit, stand, or lie on the gunwales.

(b) A person operating a motorboat less than twenty-one (21) feet in length may not permit an occupant to sit, stand, or lie on the bow decking of the motorboat, except for any of the following purposes:

(1) Anchoring.

(2) Mooring.

(3) Casting off.

(4) Other necessary purpose.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-36.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-211 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-211
"Premises"
Status: in_force

Sec. 211. "Premises", for purposes of IC 14-22, includes land, water, and private ways.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-49.6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-49.6
"Comparative income statement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 49.6. "Comparative income statement", for purposes of IC 14-34-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-7-0.7.

As added by P.L.176-1995, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-15-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-15-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.94-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 14-25-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-25-1-5
Use of increased flowage of waters due to release from impoundment
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A public utility, a person, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, a unit of government, or an association for irrigation or other purposes that creates additional stream volumes by releases from impoundments built and financed by the entity for the entity's purpose may use the increased flowage at all times. The amount of increased flowage shall be determined by well recognized engineering computations.

(b) Riparian owners do not have rights in increased flowage beyond normal stream flow.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-3(3).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-15
Effect on civil right of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. This chapter does not:

(1) create a new; or

(2) abridge an existing;

civil right of action.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.