Ind. Code § 14-39-2-7.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-7.1
Appeal; informal hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.1. (a) If a person wishes to challenge a determination made by the department, the person may request an informal hearing by the division of reclamation prior to filing for a formal administrative hearing under IC 4-21.5.

(b) If the challenging person requests to have an informal hearing, the request must include the following:

(1) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the person requesting the informal hearing.

(2) The department decision for which the person is seeking informal review.

(3) The names of other persons who are subject to the determination made by the department and their addresses, telephone numbers, and electronic mail addresses.

(4) The reason for the person's objection to the determination made by the department.

(5) Evidence presented by the person in support of the reasons the person believes the department made an improper determination.

(c) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving a request for an informal hearing under this section, the department must schedule an informal hearing and notify the requester and any other person who is subject to the determination at issue of the informal hearing date by first class mail paid for by the requester. The date of the scheduled hearing must be at least thirty (30) days after the date of the notice.

(d) The department must post information regarding the date, time, and place of the public hearing on the department's website.

(e) An informal hearing under this section must follow the public access requirements of IC 5-14-1.5.

(f) A determination by the department under this section is subject to review and appeal under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-10
Board; appointment of members; first meeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As soon as possible after the adoption of an ordinance for the creation of a levee authority, the members of the board shall be appointed as provided in section 8 of this chapter. The members shall meet on the day of the first meeting of the board and organize as the board.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-7(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-16
Informal hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The commission shall hold informal hearings to consider any matter that assists in the administration of the division, including the following:

(1) A request to amend, modify, or repeal a rule adopted under this chapter.

(2) Any matter relating to the issuance, reissuance, modification, or repeal of a permit for a Class II well.

(3) A request for an exception to a spacing requirement established under section 3 of this chapter.

(4) A request for an integration of interests in drilling units under IC 14-37-9 if the owners of separate interests have not agreed to integration.

(5) The issuance or proposed issuance of a notice of violation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-222.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-222.5
"Public highway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 222.5. "Public highway", for purposes of IC 14-22-10-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 8-2.1-17-14.

As added by P.L.52-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-5.7
Drinking water protections; aquifer exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. (a) The department shall identify and protect all underground sources of drinking water and all aquifers and parts of aquifers that are underground sources of drinking water.

(b) If the United States Environmental Protection Agency determines there is an applicable aquifer exemption or an expansion to the areal extent of an existing Class II enhanced oil recovery or enhanced gas recovery aquifer exemption for the exclusive purpose of Class VI injection for geologic sequestration, then the department shall assist the United States Environmental Protection Agency in regulating the aquifer exemption.

(c) The department may not issue an aquifer exemption.

(d) Other than aquifer exemption expansions approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that meet the criteria set forth in 40 CFR 144.7, the department may not issue a new aquifer exemption for a Class VI injection well. This subsection applies regardless of whether an aquifer has been identified by the department as an underground source of drinking water.

(e) The department shall comply with 40 CFR 144.7 regarding aquifer exemptions.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 14-25-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-25-17-2
General assembly's findings; diversion of water between basins
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The general assembly finds that it is prudent to engage in planning for the future and to have an explicit mechanism in place to regulate proposals for the diversion of water from one basin to another, consistent with IC 14-25-3-3.

As added by P.L.99-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-3
Purposes of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The general purposes of this chapter are to do the following:

(1) Promote the general health and welfare of citizens of Indiana.

(2) Provide for the creation, development, and facilitation of park, exposition, educational, athletic, and recreational projects.

(3) Provide for the operation and maintenance of those projects.

(4) Create a commission with the authority to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-49.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-49.2
"Compact"
Status: in_force

Sec. 49.2. "Compact", for purposes of IC 14-25-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-15-1.

As added by P.L.225-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-2008, SEC.2; P.L.113-2014, SEC.87; P.L.219-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-239.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-239.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.225-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.113-2014, SEC.92; P.L.219-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-9-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-9-5
Establishment of fund; operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The counties with special boat patrol needs fund is established exclusively to provide grants to certain counties to provide law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within the counties.

(b) The department shall administer the fund. Money in the fund includes money transferred from the conservation officers marine enforcement fund (IC 14-9-8-21.5). Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the department and shall be used exclusively for the enforcement of laws pertaining to watercraft on lakes or boundary waters located in counties with special boat patrol needs as described in this chapter.

(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.233-2003, SEC.5; P.L.219-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-30.5-1-1
Definitions for the article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-20-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-20-12-1
State shrine and memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The boyhood home and birthplace of Paul Dresser is a state shrine and memorial.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-23-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-4
"Dedicate" and "dedication" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "dedicate" and "dedication" mean the transfer to the department, for and on behalf of the state, of an estate, an interest, or a right in an area in any manner permitted by sections 10 through 13 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-2(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-26-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-26-7-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) The construction of new ditches and drains.

(2) Alterations, changes, or other improvements to existing ditches and drains.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-17-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-17
Expiration of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a permit issued under this chapter expires two (2) years after the permit is issued.

(b) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 providing that a type of permit specified in the rules expires more than two (2) years after it is issued.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-3(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.25-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-22-16-1
Application; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person engaging in or continuing to engage in the business of selling or bartering live minnows or crayfish for bait shall file an application with the division for a bait dealer's license. The application and the license must be on forms prescribed by the director.

(b) Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the minimum fee for a license is as follows:

(1) Ten dollars ($10) for residents.

(2) Fifty dollars ($50) for nonresidents.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.23; P.L.195-2017, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-17
Commission's determination and report
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies to all districts, except for districts described in section 18 of this chapter.

(b) If the court determines that a petition conforms to the requirements, the court shall enter an order referring the petition to the commission.

(c) The commission shall make a determination and report to the court whether the proposed district meets the following conditions:

(1) The proposed district appears to be necessary.

(2) The proposed district holds promise of economic and engineering feasibility.

(3) The proposed district seems to offer benefits in excess of costs and damages for purposes other than the following:

(A) Water supply.

(B) Storage of water for augmentation of stream flow.

(C) Sewage disposal.

(4) Whether the public health will be served immediately or prospectively by the establishment of the district for any of the following purposes:

(A) Water supply.

(B) Sewage disposal.

(C) Storage of water for augmentation of stream flow.

(D) Any combination of these purposes.

(5) The proposed district proposes to cover and serve a proper area.

(6) The proposed district could be established and operated in a manner compatible with established:

(A) conservancy districts;

(B) flood control projects;

(C) reservoirs;

(D) lakes;

(E) drains;

(F) levees; and

(G) other water management or water supply projects.

(d) The fact that all the land included in the proposed district is owned by one (1) freeholder or a limited number of freeholders is not a sufficient reason for the commission or the court to make unfavorable findings on:

(1) the question of the establishment of the district; and

(2) later, if the district is established, the approval of the district plan.

However, it must appear from the evidence that the land is subdivided or intended for subdivision and development and that the accomplishment of the purposes proposed and in the manner proposed would be necessary and desirable for the person acquiring and using the land after subdivision and development.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-22.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-4
"Lake owner" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lake owner" means a person in possession of property that includes:

(1) a physical part of; or

(2) a legal interest in;

a freshwater lake.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-37-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-37-6-3
Duration of bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each blanket bond for wells created, modified, or acquired during the duration of a bond that was accepted by the commission before March 11, 1971, must be replaced by a new blanket bond in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) before January 2, 2002. The new replacement bond remains in effect until:

(1) the:

(A) owner or operator plugs and abandons each well covered under the blanket bond in accordance with:

(i) this article; and

(ii) rules adopted under this article; and

(B) bond is released by the department; or

(2) a substitute bond is accepted by the department for each well secured by the blanket bond.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.236-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-2
Identification of ownership and location of wells
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall identify the ownership and location of wells for oil and gas purposes, including the use of surveys and plats.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-12.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-12.8
Compliance; limits and conditions of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.8. (a) Compliance with a UIC Class VI permit during the term of the UIC Class VI permit constitutes compliance, for purposes of enforcement.

(b) The department may:

(1) modify;

(2) revoke;

(3) reissue; or

(4) terminate;

a UIC Class VI permit during its term for a violation of 40 CFR 144.39 or 40 CFR 144.40.

(c) A UIC Class VI permit holder may not transfer a permit to another person except after notice to the department. The department may require:

(1) modification; or

(2) revocation and reissuance;

of a UIC Class VI permit to change the name of the permittee and incorporate other requirements required by this chapter or federal law.

(d) The issuance of a UIC Class VI permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege.

(e) The issuance of a UIC Class VI permit does not authorize any injury to persons or property or invasion of other private rights, or any infringement of state or local law or regulations.

(f) The term of a UIC Class VI permit is during the operating life of the storage facility and the post-injection site care period.

(g) The department shall incorporate into a UIC Class VI permit conditions established by the department either expressly or by reference.

(h) The person issued a UIC Class VI permit by the department shall comply with federal regulations adopted by the department. The department may modify, revoke, reissue, or terminate a person's UIC Class VI permit that violates this article or federal regulations adopted by the department.

(i) The department shall adopt rules that mirror applicable federal regulations to implement this section.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-242 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-242
"Resident"
Status: in_force

Sec. 242. (a) "Resident", for purposes of IC 14-22, except as provided in subsection (b), means a person who:

(1) is domiciled in Indiana for sixty (60) consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the purchase of a license or permit; and

(2) does not claim residency for hunting, fishing, or trapping in any state other than Indiana or any country other than the United States.

(b) "Resident", for purposes of IC 14-33-24-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-33-24-9(a).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.155-2002, SEC.4 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.3; P.L.148-2020, SEC.10; P.L.141-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-34-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-34-13-2
Fees paid by underground mining operators
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. All operators of underground coal mining operations subject to this article shall pay to the department for deposit in the natural resources reclamation division fund established by IC 14-34-14-2 a reclamation fee of three cents ($0.03) per ton of coal produced.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-2(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.179-1995, SEC.8; P.L.155-2002, SEC.10; P.L.174-2005, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-37-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-37-4-13
Emergency permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if an imminent and substantial danger to the health of persons will result unless an emergency permit is granted. An emergency permit under this subsection is effective no longer than necessary to remove the danger.

(b) If a substantial and irretrievable loss of oil or natural gas resources will occur unless an emergency permit is granted, the director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if the following conditions exist:

(1) Timely application for a permit could not practicably have been made.

(2) Issuance of the permit does not violate a term of primary enforcement authority for Class II wells.

(c) An emergency permit under subsection (b) is effective not longer than ninety (90) days from issuance. However, if a permit application is submitted before expiration of the ninety (90) day period, the director may, subject to IC 4-21.5, extend the emergency permit until final agency action on the application.

(d) The director may issue an emergency permit for a well for oil and gas purposes if:

(1) a substantial delay in the production of oil or natural gas resources will occur unless an emergency permit is issued for a new injection well; and

(2) the permit will not violate a term of primary enforcement authority for Class II wells.

An emergency permit under this subsection may be issued only after a completed permit application has been submitted and is effective only until a final determination is made by the department on that application.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-154.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-154.5
"Local unit of government"
Status: in_force

Sec. 154.5. "Local unit of government", for purposes of IC 14-22-31.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-31.5-1.

As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-13
Inventory of water resources; plans and recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "surplus water" means that water found to exceed:

(1) existing uses; and

(2) reasonably foreseeable needs;

in the watershed of origin.

(b) The commission shall make and maintain an inventory of the water resource of Indiana. The inventory must include an assessment of the following:

(1) The capabilities of streams to support instream and withdrawal uses and of aquifers to support withdrawal uses.

(2) Low stream flow characteristics.

(3) Existing uses and projections of beneficial use requirements.

(4) The potential in watersheds for managing flood water for beneficial uses.

(5) Potential sources and amounts of surplus water available for transfers.

(6) Other assessment and information considered necessary to properly define water resource availability.

(c) The commission shall maintain, on a continuing basis and with opportunity for participation and consultation with all interested persons, plans and recommendations for the development, conservation, and use of the water resource to best serve the needs of the people of Indiana for beneficial uses.

(d) The commission shall prepare a compilation and mapping of all community public water supplies in Indiana that serve at least five hundred (500) customers. The commission shall update the compilation and mapping at least one (1) time every five (5) years. The commission may use funds from the water resources development fund established by IC 14-25-2-4 to prepare compilations and mappings under this subsection. The compilations and mappings prepared under this subsection must include the following information:

(1) The location of water sources for community public water supplies.

(2) The location of treatment facilities used to treat raw water before the water is distributed to community public water supply customers.

(3) The extent of water mains in territories served by community public water supplies.

(4) The population served by community public water supplies.

(5) The total amount of water produced by community public water supplies for the most recent calendar year.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-6.1-1 part; 13-2-6.1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.184-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-8-3-7
References to provisions of recodification act
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A citation reference in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly to another provision of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated as including a reference to the provision of prior natural resources law that is substantively equivalent to the provision of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly that is referred to by the citation reference.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-25-10-4
Deposit of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Fees received by the department under the following statutes shall be deposited in the fund:

(1) IC 14-26-2-23.

(2) IC 14-26-5-4.

(3) IC 14-28-1-22.

(4) IC 14-29-3-2.

(5) IC 14-29-4-4.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-25(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.152-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-37-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-37-7-4
Well owner's or operator's duties regarding coal mines
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a vertical or vertical part of a horizontal well is drilled and completed as a producing well:

(1) through a commercially minable coal resource; and

(2) within an area permitted under IC 14-34 or for which an affidavit and map has been filed under section 8 of this chapter;

an owner or operator shall set a production string of casing properly centralized and cemented to ensure that adequate cement is placed behind the casing in the area between fifty (50) feet below and one hundred (100) feet above the commercially minable coal seam.

(b) On completion of the coal seam protection requirements of subsection (a), the owner or operator shall prepare and submit to the director an affidavit on a form provided by the division that includes the following:

(1) Verification that the commercially minable coal resource was protected as required by subsection (a).

(2) A cross-section drawing of the well showing the location of each centralizer in the completed well.

(3) Evidence that adequate cement was circulated behind the casing as required by subsection (a).

(c) The director may require the owner or operator to run a cement bond-variable density log or other similar logging procedure to determine the adequacy of cement bonding if the director believes either or both of the following:

(1) That adequate cement has not been circulated to protect the commercially minable coal resource.

(2) That centralizers were not placed at locations necessary to properly centralize the casing through the coal seam.

(d) If the logging procedure under subsection (c) indicates that adequate cement bonding has not occurred between fifty (50) feet below and one hundred (100) feet above the commercially minable coal resource, the owner or operator shall perform remedial action, as ordered by the director, that results in adequate bonding.

(e) The owner or operator shall:

(1) submit:

(A) to the division the original affidavit required by subsection (b) and a copy of any logs required by subsection (c); and

(B) to the owner or operator of the commercially minable coal resource, if known, a copy of the affidavit required by subsection (b) and of any logs required by subsection (c); and

(2) complete the submission under subdivision (1) not later than thirty (30) days after the later of the following:

(A) The date of completion of the well.

(B) The date of completion of any logging procedure under subsection (c).

(f) If the director finds that coal seam protection measures taken by an owner or operator did not adequately protect the coal seam during coal mining operations in close proximity to a well that has not been plugged under IC 14-37-8-2 for which an affidavit is submitted under subsection (b), the owner or operator shall perform additional remedial action to ensure protection of the coal resource and the health and safety of miners. Significant water, gas, or other fluid movement into the underground mine that is transmitted through the annular space outside the protective casing string is evidence of a failure to adequately protect the coal seam.

(g) Preparation of the log and any remedial action required under this section are at the expense of the owner or operator.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-9-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-11
Eminent domain powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission may exercise the power of eminent domain. If the commission is unable to agree with the owner for the purchase of:

(1) land;

(2) an easement;

(3) a flood easement;

(4) other interest in land; or

(5) other property or right that in the commission's opinion is necessary for the commission's purposes;

the commission may acquire the property or right by condemnation under IC 32-24.

(b) The commission must adopt an appropriate resolution and deliver the resolution to the attorney general.

(c) The attorney general shall commence and prosecute an action in the name of the state of Indiana on the relation of the commission for the appropriation of the property or right. The title to the property or right acquired vests in the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 14-22-32-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 32 / Section 14-22-32-3
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-3
"River" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "river" means any flowing body of water and adjacent land or part of the body of water and adjacent land.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-3(h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-19-1-2
Powers of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department may do the following:

(1) Make available to the public under rules adopted by the department public parks and other suitable places for recreation, conservation, and management of natural and cultural resources. The rules may include a procedure for the establishment of a schedule of admission fees and service charges adopted by the commission for the parks and other places of recreation.

(2) Construct, rent, lease, license, or operate public service privileges and facilities in a state park. An agreement may not be made to rent, lease, or license a public service privilege or facility in a state park for longer than four (4) years, except as provided in section 3 of this chapter.

(3) Acquire other suitable land or park property within Indiana that is entrusted, donated, or devised to Indiana by the United States or by a county, a city, a town, a private corporation, or an individual for the purpose of public recreation or for the preservation of natural beauty or natural features possessing historic value.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-2-9; 14-6-2-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-175 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-175
"Natural river"
Status: in_force

Sec. 175. "Natural river", for purposes of IC 14-29-6-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-6-8.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-3(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-26.5
Development plan requirements; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.5. (a) Notwithstanding IC 23-14-44-1, this section does not apply to the following:

(1) A public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a)).

(2) A corporation organized under IC 8-1-13.

(3) A municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h)).

(4) A surface coal mining and reclamation operation permitted under IC 14-34.

(b) Except as provided in this subsection and subsections (c) and (d), a person may not disturb the ground within one hundred (100) feet of a burial ground for the purpose of excavating or covering over the ground or erecting, altering, or repairing any structure without having a development plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter or in violation of a development plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter. The department must review the development plan as required by section 25(e) of this chapter.

(c) A development plan:

(1) must be approved if a person intends to:

(A) excavate or cover over the ground; or

(B) construct a new structure or alter or repair an existing structure;

that would impact the burial ground or cemetery; and

(2) is not required if a person intends to:

(A) excavate or cover over the ground; or

(B) erect, alter, or repair an existing structure;

for an incidental or existing use that would not impact the burial ground or cemetery.

(d) A development plan for a governmental entity to disturb ground within one hundred (100) feet of a burial ground must be approved as follows:

(1) A development plan of a municipality requires approval of the executive of the municipality and does not require the approval of the department. However, if the burial ground or cemetery is located outside the municipality, approval is also required by the executive of the county where the burial ground or cemetery is located. A county cemetery commission established under IC 23-14-67-2 may advise the executive of the municipality on whether to approve a development plan.

(2) A development plan of a governmental entity other than:

(A) a municipality; or

(B) the state;

requires the approval of the executive of the county where the governmental entity is located and does not require the approval of the department. However, if the governmental entity is located in more than one (1) county, only the approval of the executive of the county where the burial ground or cemetery is located is required. A county cemetery commission established under IC 23-14-67-2 may advise the county executive on whether to approve a development plan.

(3) A development plan of the state requires the approval of the department.

(e) If a burial ground is within an archeological site, an archeological plan is required to be part of the development plan.

(f) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person disturbs buried human remains or grave markers while committing the offense.

As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.177-2001, SEC.3; P.L.26-2008, SEC.8; P.L.158-2013, SEC.201.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(d), Part new.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-22
Duties of supervisors
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The supervisors of a district shall do the following:

(1) Provide for the execution of surety bonds for all district employees and officers who are entrusted with money or property.

(2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all district proceedings and of all district resolutions and orders issued or adopted.

(3) Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements of the district.

(4) Provide a copy of each annual financial statement of the district to the board not later than March 31.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(r).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.27; P.L.175-2006, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-23-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-23-9-1
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department shall establish a program for the annual distribution and planting of seedlings by every third grade student in Indiana who attends a school that asks to participate in the program.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-9-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-280 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-280
"Taxidermist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 280. "Taxidermist", for purposes of IC 14-22-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-21-1.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-17-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-25-17-11
Declaration of temporary water emergency
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department may declare a temporary water emergency during periods of extended drought, natural disasters, significant utility outages, or other similar events.

As added by P.L.99-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-313 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-313
"Water supply storage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 313. "Water supply storage", for purposes of IC 14-25 through IC 14-29, means the part of a reservoir impoundment designated or allocated for water supply purposes.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-4(9).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-26
Building or land violating ordinance declared public nuisance; investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The legislative body of the county or municipality may declare:

(1) a building erected, raised, or converted; or

(2) land or premises used;

in violation of an ordinance or a regulation adopted under this chapter or under IC 13-2-22.6 (before its repeal) to be a common nuisance. The owner of the building, land, or premises is liable for maintaining a common nuisance.

(b) If penalties have been provided for violation of an ordinance, the attorney of the county or municipality shall, upon receipt of information of a violation of an ordinance or a regulation adopted under the county's or municipality's authority, make an investigation of the alleged violation. If the facts are sufficient to establish a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred, the attorney may file a complaint against the violator and prosecute the alleged violation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-22.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-34-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-34-3-12
Reclamation plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Each reclamation plan submitted as part of a permit application as required by section 3 of this chapter must include the following, in the degree of detail necessary to demonstrate that reclamation required by this article can be accomplished:

(1) The:

(A) identification of land subject to surface coal mining operations over the estimated life of those operations; and

(B) size, sequence, and timing of the sub areas for which it is anticipated that individual permits for mining will be sought.

(2) A statement of the condition of the land to be covered by the permit before mining, including the following:

(A) The uses existing at the time of the application.

(B) If the land has a history of previous mining, the uses that preceded mining.

(C) The capability of the land before mining to support a variety of uses giving consideration to the following:

(i) Soil and foundation characteristics.

(ii) Topography.

(iii) Vegetative cover.

(iv) If applicable, a soil survey prepared under section 3(16) of this chapter.

(D) The productivity of the land, including the following:

(i) Appropriate classification as prime farmland.

(ii) The average yield of food, fiber, forage, or wood products from the land obtained under high levels of management.

(3) The proposed use of the land following reclamation, including the following:

(A) A discussion of the utility and capacity of the reclaimed land to support a variety of alternative uses.

(B) A discussion of the relationship of that use to existing land use policies and plans.

(C) The comments of any owner of the surface and state and local governments or agencies of state and local governments that would have to initiate, implement, approve, or authorize the proposed use of the land following reclamation.

(4) A detailed description of:

(A) how the proposed postmining land use is to be achieved; and

(B) the necessary support activities that may be needed to achieve the proposed land use.

(5) A description of the engineering techniques and the major equipment proposed to be used in the surface coal mining and reclamation operation.

(6) Plans for the following:

(A) The control of surface water drainage and of water accumulation.

(B) Where appropriate, backfilling, soil stabilization, and compacting, grading, and appropriate revegetation.

(C) Soil reconstruction, replacement, and stabilization under the performance standards in IC 14-34-10-2(b)(10) for the food, forage, and forest land identified in IC 14-34-10-2(b)(10).

(7) An estimate of the cost of the reclamation, including a statement as to how the permittee plans to comply with each of the requirements set out in IC 14-34-10-2.

(8) The consideration given to maximize the use and conservation of the solid fuel resource recovered so that reaffecting the land in the future is minimized.

(9) A detailed estimated timetable for the accomplishment of each major step in the reclamation plan.

(10) The consideration given to making the surface coal mining and reclamation operation consistent with the following:

(A) Surface owner plans.

(B) Applicable state and local land use plans and programs.

(11) The steps to be taken to comply with the following:

(A) Applicable air and water quality laws and rules.

(B) Applicable health and safety standards.

(12) The consideration given to developing the reclamation plan in a manner consistent with local physical environmental and climatological conditions.

(13) With respect to land contiguous to the area to be covered by the permit, a description of the following:

(A) The land.

(B) Interests in the land.

(C) Options on interests in the land held by the applicant.

(D) Pending bids on interests in the land by the applicant.

This information is confidential and not a matter of public record.

(14) The results of test borings that the applicant has made to the permit area or other equivalent information and data in a form satisfactory to the director, including the location of subsurface water and an analysis of the chemical properties. The analysis must include an analysis of the acid-forming properties of the mineral and overburden. The information that pertains only to the analysis of the chemical and physical properties of the coal, except information regarding mineral or elemental contents that are potentially toxic in the environment, is confidential.

(15) A detailed description of the measures to be taken during the surface coal mining and reclamation process to assure the protection of the following:

(A) The quality of surface and ground water systems, both onsite and offsite, from adverse effects of the mining and reclamation process.

(B) The rights of present users to that water.

(C) The quantity of surface and ground water systems, both onsite and offsite, from adverse effects of the mining and reclamation process or to provide alternative sources of water where the protection of quantity cannot be assured.

(16) Other information that the commission requires by rule.

(b) Unless otherwise provided, information required by this section that is not on public file under Indiana law is confidential.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-20
Recital of authority of bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A resolution authorizing bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness payable from revenues must provide that a bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness payable from revenues contain a recital that the bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness is issued under this article or under IC 13-3-3 (before its repeal). A bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness containing the recital under authority of such a resolution is conclusively considered:

(1) to be valid; and

(2) to have been issued in conformity with this article or IC 13-3 (before its repeal).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-8(c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-30.5-5-1
Annual special assessments imposed within designated watershed; maximum amounts or lower amounts; alternative methods of financial support
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A watershed development commission is authorized to provide special benefits to taxpayers in the designated watershed by promoting public safety and economic development that is of public use and benefit through public funds provided by:

(1) the fiscal bodies of the Indiana counties that are members of the watershed development commission; and

(2) the special assessments that may be imposed under subsection (b) or the optional methods of supporting the watershed development commission as set forth in subsection (d).

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), a watershed development commission may impose in the designated watershed in each calendar year an annual special assessment against each taxable parcel of real property that is located in the county and within any part of the commission's designated watershed, as follows:

(1) For a residential parcel of real property, seven dollars ($7).

(2) For an agricultural parcel of real property, the product of:

(A) one dollar ($1); multiplied by

(B) the number of acres in the parcel.

(3) For a commercial parcel of real property on which no structures are situated, the product of:

(A) two dollars ($2); multiplied by

(B) the number of acres in the parcel.

(4) For a commercial parcel of real property on which at least one (1) structure is situated, fifty dollars ($50).

(5) For an industrial or public utility parcel of real property, three hundred sixty dollars ($360).

(c) The amounts of the special assessment set forth in subsection (b) are maximum amounts. The annual special assessment that may be imposed in a calendar year against each taxable parcel of real property that is located in the county and within the watershed development commission's designated watershed may be set by the board of the watershed development commission at amounts lower than those set forth in subsection (b). If the board of a commission determines that the anticipated financial needs of the commission in the approaching calendar year do not require the full amount of revenue that would be generated by the special assessment at the amounts set forth in subsection (b), the board, before the first of the public informational meetings held under section 2 of this chapter, may adopt a resolution providing that the special assessment for the approaching calendar year for each class of property described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) will be equal to the amount set forth in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) for the class of property, reduced by a percentage determined by the board. The same percentage shall be used to reduce all of the assessment amounts set forth in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5). The board shall set the reduction percentage so as to produce revenue expected to be sufficient to meet the anticipated financial needs of the watershed development commission in the approaching calendar year.

(d) The taxable parcels of real property located in a county are not subject to the special assessment imposed by subsection (b) or (c) if the fiscal body of the county adopts a resolution opting to implement one (1) of the following methods of supporting the watershed development commission:

(1) The county may pay direct support to the watershed development commission from any resources available to the county. Direct support paid under this subdivision in a calendar year must equal at least ninety percent (90%) of the total amount that would otherwise be due in the annual special assessment against taxable parcels of real property in the county under subsection (b) or (c).

(2) The county may:

(A) impose a special assessment against one (1) or more of the classes of property to which subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) would otherwise apply that is less than the special assessment that would otherwise apply to the class or classes of property under subsection (b) or (c);

(B) consider the factors listed in IC 36-9-27-112(a) in preparing the allocation of special assessments under clause (A) to be imposed on each property within a class of property to which subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) would otherwise apply, and use any methods authorized by IC 36-9-27-112(b) to make determinations related to those factors; and

(C) supplement the special assessments imposed under clause (A) by paying direct support to the watershed development commission from any resources available to the county;

if the total of the special assessment imposed under clause (A) and the direct support paid under clause (C) in a calendar year at least equals the total amount that would otherwise be due in the annual special assessment against taxable parcels of real property in the county under subsection (b) or (c).

(3) The county may impose a schedule of special assessments under which:

(A) a special assessment for one (1) or more of the classes of property described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) is greater than the special assessment that would otherwise apply to the class or classes of property under subsection (b) or (c);

(B) the county may consider the factors listed in IC 36-9-27-112(a) in preparing the allocation of special assessments under clause (A) to be imposed on each property within a class of property to which subsection (b)(1) through (b)(5) would otherwise apply, and use any methods authorized by IC 36-9-27-112(b) to make determinations related to those factors; and

(C) the total amount of revenue in the calendar year from the special assessment imposed under clause (A) is greater than the total amount of revenue that would otherwise be produced by the annual special assessment against taxable parcels of real property in the county under subsection (b) or (c).

(e) Payments of direct support under subsection (d)(1) are due at the same time that special assessments would otherwise be paid to the watershed development commission under section 3(e) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-158 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-158
"Management"
Status: in_force

Sec. 158. "Management", for purposes of IC 14-22-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-34-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-11
Operation of motorboat while license is suspended or revoked
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who operates a motorboat upon public waters while the person's Indiana driver's license is suspended or revoked commits a Class A infraction. However, if:

(1) a person knowingly or intentionally violates this subsection; and

(2) less than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date a judgment was entered against the person for a prior unrelated violation of this subsection, IC 9-1-4-52 (repealed July 1, 1991), IC 9-24-18-5 (repealed July 1, 2000), or IC 9-24-19 and the date the violation described in subdivision (1) was committed;

the person commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) If:

(1) a person operates a motorboat upon public waters while the person's Indiana driver's license is suspended or revoked; and

(2) the person's suspension or revocation was a result of the person's conviction of an offense (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-215);

the person commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, notwithstanding IC 35-50-3-2, a person who violates this subsection shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of not less than sixty (60) days and not more than one (1) year. Notwithstanding IC 35-50-3-1, the court may not suspend any part of the sentence except that part of the sentence exceeding sixty (60) days.

(c) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a conviction under this section, the court may recommend that the person's privileges to operate a motorboat upon public waters be suspended for a fixed period of not more than two (2) years.

(d) The bureau, upon receiving a record of conviction of a person on a charge of operating a motorboat while the person's driver's license was suspended, shall extend the period of suspension in accordance with the recommendation of the court that entered the conviction.

(e) In a prosecution under this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant held a valid Indiana driver's license.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.8; P.L.114-2012, SEC.36; P.L.217-2014, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-14
Per diem compensation and traveling expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The county or municipality may compensate the members of the commission for service on the commission.

(b) When the commission determines that it is necessary for members to attend in another city or county a state, regional, or national conference or interview dealing with planning or related problems, the commission may pay the actual expenses of the attending member if the amount has been made available in the commission's appropriation.

(c) The commission may approve a per diem allowance to a member for the purpose of attending a regular or special meeting held by the commission if the amount has been made available in the commission's appropriation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-26-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-26-7-3
Ditches or drains within one-half mile of freshwater lake; dam required
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not locate, dig, make, dredge, or in any way construct a ditch or drain having a bottom depth lower than the level of a freshwater lake as established by law within one-half (1/2) mile of any point on the line of the lake unless a dam has been provided for and constructed to adequately protect the water level of each lake likely to be affected.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-17-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-15
Expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The department may expend money that is:

(1) already appropriated for the purposes of this chapter; or

(2) periodically appropriated to the department from any fund for the purpose of developing public recreation facilities.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-30-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-30-7-2
Potential transformation of St. Joseph River basin commission into a watershed development commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Commission" refers to the St. Joseph River basin commission.

(2) "Participating county" refers to a county that has joined the St. Joseph River basin commission under IC 14-30-6-4.

(3) "St. Joseph River basin" means the area in Elkhart County, Kosciusko County, LaGrange County, Noble County, St. Joseph County, and Steuben County that drains into the St. Joseph River.

(b) The commission:

(1) may; but

(2) is not required to;

consider a proposal to transform the commission from a river basin commission subject to IC 14-30-6 into a watershed development commission subject to IC 14-30.5.

(c) For the commission to be transformed from a river basin commission subject to IC 14-30-6 into a watershed development commission subject to IC 14-30.5:

(1) the county executives of all participating counties:

(A) must approve the proposal described in subsection (b); and

(B) must adopt substantively identical ordinances that set forth the information required by IC 14-30.5-2-1(b), including, for purposes of IC 14-30.5-2-0.5, the designated watershed within which the proposed watershed development commission would exercise its powers; and

(2) a majority of the voting members of the commission must vote in favor of the transformation of the commission into a watershed development commission in accordance with the ordinances adopted under subdivision (1)(B) and the provisions of this section.

(d) For the county executive of a participating county to approve a proposal described in subsection (b) under subsection (c)(1)(A), at least two (2) of the three (3) members of the county executive must vote in favor of the proposal.

(e) If a member of the county executive of a participating county has designated another individual under IC 14-30-6-6 to fill the member's position on the commission, the individual designated to fill the member's position may vote under subsection (c)(2) on the proposal described in subsection (b).

(f) If the county executives of all participating counties approve a proposal described in subsection (b) under subsection (c)(1)(A) and adopt substantively identical ordinances under subsection (c)(1)(B), a majority of the voting members of the commission vote in favor of the transformation of the commission into a watershed development commission under subsection (c)(2), and the department approves the transformation of the commission into a watershed development commission with the purposes set forth in the ordinances adopted under subsection (c)(1)(B), the following apply:

(1) The commission shall notify the department of the approval of the proposal.

(2) The officers of the commission elected under IC 14-30-6-7 shall take the actions necessary and appropriate to the transformation of the commission from a river basin commission subject to IC 14-30-6 into a watershed development commission subject to IC 14-30.5.

(3) The board of the watershed development commission consists of the following:

(A) The director of the department or the director's designee.

(B) The county surveyor of each county participating in the commission.

(C) An individual other than the county surveyor representing each county participating in the commission, appointed by the county executive.

(D) Either:

(i) one (1) individual appointed to represent each second class city that is located in a participating county and within the St. Joseph River basin; or

(ii) if a participating county does not include a second class city that is located within the St. Joseph River basin, one (1) individual appointed to represent the municipality that has the largest population of all municipalities that are located in the participating county and within the St. Joseph River basin.

An individual appointed to represent a second class city under item (i) shall be appointed by the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the second class city or, if the second class city has no board of storm water management, by the executive of the second class city. An individual appointed under item (ii) to represent the municipality that has the largest population of all municipalities that are located in the participating county and within the St. Joseph River basin shall be appointed by the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the municipality or, if the municipality has no board of storm water management, by the executive of the municipality.

(4) The director of the department or the director's designee:

(A) shall advise the commission on the transformation of the commission into a watershed development commission subject to IC 14-30.5; and

(B) when the board of the watershed development commission is formed, shall assume the position on the board of the watershed development commission specified in IC 14-30.5-4-1(a)(2)(A).

(5) The watershed development commission board may not meet until the department has given the approval referred to in this subsection. Upon the convening of the first meeting under IC 14-30.5-4 of the board of the watershed development commission:

(A) the St. Joseph River basin commission ceases to exist as a separate municipal corporation under IC 14-30-6;

(B) the St. Joseph watershed development commission is established as a public body corporate and politic under IC 14-30.5;

(C) the participating counties of the St. Joseph River basin commission become member counties of the St. Joseph watershed development commission under IC 14-30.5; and

(D) each participating county of the St. Joseph River basin commission is authorized to appoint an individual described in subdivision (3)(C) to represent the county on the board of the St. Joseph watershed development commission.

(g) If established under this section, the St. Joseph watershed development commission:

(1) is a continuation of;

(2) retains the property and rights of; and

(3) is responsible for the actions and subject to the liabilities of;

the former St. Joseph River basin commission.

(h) If established under this section, the St. Joseph watershed development commission has all of the powers and duties of a watershed development commission under IC 14-30.5 in the areas of the watershed of the St. Joseph River and the tributaries of the St. Joseph River that are within the boundaries of the member counties of the St. Joseph watershed development commission. For the purposes of IC 14-30.5, the areas of the watershed of the St. Joseph River and the tributaries of the St. Joseph River that are within the boundaries of the member counties of the St. Joseph watershed development commission comprise the designated watershed of the St. Joseph watershed development commission.

(i) If the St. Joseph watershed development commission is established under this section, the board of the St. Joseph watershed development commission shall appoint an executive director under IC 14-30.5-4-2(e). An individual who was the executive director of the St. Joseph River basin commission may be appointed executive director of the St. Joseph watershed development commission under this subsection.

(j) If the St. Joseph watershed development commission is established under this section, the following apply:

(1) All property, records, and funds of the St. Joseph River basin commission:

(A) become property, records, and funds of the St. Joseph watershed development commission; and

(B) shall be transmitted to the St. Joseph watershed development commission not more than sixty (60) days after the appointment of the executive director under subsection (i).

(2) Any advisory committee appointed under IC 14-30-6-15 is dissolved.

(3) The individuals serving as members of the St. Joseph River basin commission under IC 14-30-6 become the members of the advisory committee of the St. Joseph watershed development commission. Upon the expiration under IC 14-30-6-5 or other termination of the term of office of an individual described in this subdivision, the office of the individual shall be filled by a successor according to subdivision (4).

(4) As provided in subdivision (3) and IC 14-30.5-4-5(c)(3), upon the termination of the terms of office of all of the individuals who become members of the advisory committee under subdivision (3), the advisory committee of the St. Joseph watershed development commission shall consist of the following members:

(A) From each participating county the following:

(i) The executive of each second class city that is located in the participating county and within the St. Joseph River basin, or the executive's designee.

(ii) If the county does not have a second class city that is located within the St. Joseph River basin, the executive of the municipality that has the largest population of all municipalities that are located in the participating county and within the St. Joseph River basin, or the executive's designee.

(B) A member of the county executive or the county executive's designee from each participating county.

(C) The county health officer or the health officer's designee from each participating county.

(D) The county surveyor of each participating county or the county surveyor's designee.

(E) A representative of each soil and water conservation district that:

(i) is subject to IC 14-32;

(ii) includes territory in a participating county; and

(iii) includes territory in the St. Joseph River basin.

(F) The director of the St. Joseph watershed development commission or the director's designee.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-172 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-172
"Natural gas"
Status: in_force

Sec. 172. "Natural gas", for purposes of IC 14-37, means hydrocarbons that when produced in a natural state from an underground reservoir maintain a gaseous state at atmospheric conditions.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-2-15.]

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

Sec. 5. (a) The foundation consists of twelve (12) members, not more than six (6) of whom may be of the same political affiliation, appointed by the governor.

(b) At least one (1) member shall be appointed from each congressional district.

(c) A member of the foundation may not be an officer or employee of:

(1) the United States, the state, or a political subdivision; or

(2) an agency of the United States, the state, or a political subdivision.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-17-9(a); 14-3-17-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-19
Effect of recodification
Status: repealed

Sec. 19. A levee district or association that was created under a statute that was repealed by IC 19-3-2-106 (recodified as IC 13-2-19.5-9 before its repeal, and later recodified as this section):

(1) is not affected by the repeal;

(2) except as provided in subdivision (3), may continue to exist as if the statute had not been repealed; and

(3) is subject to the requirements under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.118-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-9
"Operator" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "operator" means a person engaged in carrying on surface mining operations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(j).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-14
"Lithology"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Lithology" means the description of rocks on the basis of their physical and chemical characteristics.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-22
Board; rules of procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The board shall adopt a system of rules of procedure under which the board's meetings are to be held. The board may suspend the rules of procedure by unanimous vote of the members of the board who are present at the meeting. The board may not suspend the rules of procedure beyond the duration of the meeting at which the suspension of rules occurs.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-10(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-22-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-22-9-5
Minnows and crayfish; transportation outside state
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a person engaged in commercially raising in private waters:

(1) minnows;

(2) crayfish; or

(3) game fish;

for the purpose of sale.

(b) As used in this section, "private waters" means water wholly on the land of an individual that:

(1) is not connected with public waters; and

(2) will not allow the ingress of fish.

(c) A person may not transport outside Indiana more than one hundred (100) minnows or one hundred (100) crayfish in a twenty-four (24) hour period.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-2-2-1 part; 14-2-5-4(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-31 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-31
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The commission shall do the following:

(1) Prepare and adopt by majority vote an annual budget.

(2) Submit the budget to each county, municipality, or agency appropriating money for the use of the commission.

(b) After approval of the budget by the commission, money may be expended only as budgeted unless a majority vote of the commission authorizes other expenditure.

(c) Any appropriated amounts remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the year become part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the commission. The commission may authorize unbudgeted expenditures from this fund by a majority vote of the commission.

(d) 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 keeping; and

(2) periodically audit;

the accounts, records, and books of the commission.

(e) The treasurer of the commission may receive, disburse, and handle money belonging to the commission, subject to the following:

(1) Applicable statutes.

(2) Procedures established by the commission.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-33-8-11
Sewer main installation as exceptional benefit
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board of appraisers may report, subject to the finding and approval of the court, that an increase in fair market value of real property caused by the installation of a sewer main through or adjacent to the property is an exceptional benefit to the property regardless of the use of the sewer main by the owners or occupiers of the property.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-61(k).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-8.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-8.2
Removal; notice to department
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.2. (a) A person under this chapter may remove a low head dam that is an encroachment without a permit issued by the department under IC 14-28-1 or IC 14-29-1 if the following conditions are met:

(1) The removal will not adversely affect the efficiency of or unduly restrict the capacity of the floodway, as provided by 312 IAC.

(2) The removal will not constitute an unreasonable hazard to the safety of life or property, as provided by 312 IAC.

(3) The removal will not result in unreasonable detrimental effects upon fish, wildlife, or botanical resources, as provided by 312 IAC.

(4) Other conditions established by rule under IC 4-22-2.

(b) A person seeking to remove a low head dam under this section shall notify the department not later than thirty (30) days before beginning removal of the low head dam, and shall provide the following information:

(1) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the person.

(2) A description of the proposed activity.

(3) The location of the proposed activity, including appropriate mapping.

(4) Evidence the proposed activity meets the requirements under subsection (a).

(c) This section does not exempt a person from other federal, state, or local permitting requirements.

As added by P.L.14-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-13-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-13-5-17
Powers of political subdivisions not limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. This chapter does not limit the power of a participating municipal corporation to develop or improve the riverfront area of the municipal corporation independently of the commission.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-2
"Abandoned well"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Abandoned well" refers to a well:

(1) whose use has been permanently discontinued; or

(2) which is in a state of disrepair;

such that it cannot be used for its intended purpose or for observation purposes.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-25-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-25-10-6
Reversion of money
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-25(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-19
Records of expenses; warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The drainage commissioners shall do the following:

(1) Keep a complete record of their proceedings and note in the record all expenses incurred in the maintenance and repair of the ditch and drain.

(2) File with the county auditor an itemized statement showing the costs and expenses of the maintenance, and specifying the amounts due and owing to each person.

(b) The county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasurer in favor of each person for the amount due the person. The amount shall be paid out of the drainage maintenance fund created by assessments levied on the land benefited by the maintenance and repair as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-34-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-34-17-3
Temporary relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Pending final determination of the judicial review proceeding, the court may grant temporary relief if the following conditions are met:

(1) All parties to the proceedings were:

(A) notified; and

(B) given an opportunity to be heard on a request for temporary relief.

(2) The person requesting the relief shows a substantial likelihood that the person will prevail on the merits of the final determination of the proceeding.

(3) The temporary relief will not:

(A) adversely affect the public health or safety; or

(B) cause significant imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-65.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-65.5
"Decoy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 65.5. "Decoy", for purposes of IC 14-22-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-40-2.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-19-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-19-6-1
Beautification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The city of Indianapolis may do the following, subject to the same rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws as public parks owned by the city of Indianapolis:

(1) Beautify, improve, maintain, and regulate the use of University Square in Indianapolis.

(2) Erect in University Square monuments, fountains, and art treasures.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-30-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.121-2016, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-25-17-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-25-17-9
Transfer permit; nonexpiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, a transfer permit does not expire.

As added by P.L.99-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-34
Homeowner assistance program; archeology preservation trust fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) The division may conduct a program to assist private homeowners who have accidentally discovered an artifact, a burial object, or human remains and who need assistance to comply with an approved plan to excavate or secure the site from further disturbance. The division may conduct the program alone or by entering into an agreement with any entity that the division selects.

(b) In conducting a program under subsection (a), the division may receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the director of the division considers appropriate. The director shall use a gift or grant received under this subsection:

(1) to carry out subsection (a); and

(2) according to the terms and obligations of the gift or grant.

(c) The state comptroller shall establish the archeology preservation trust fund to hold money received under subsection (b).

(d) The director of the division shall administer the archeology preservation trust fund. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the trust fund.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the archeology preservation trust fund that is not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds may be invested. The treasurer of state shall deposit in the fund the interest that accrues from the investment of the fund.

(f) Money in the archeology preservation trust fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. There is annually appropriated to the division the money in the archeology preservation trust fund for the division's use in carrying out the purposes of this section.

(g) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to govern the administration of this section.

As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.352.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-51
"Conservancy district"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "Conservancy district", for purposes of IC 14-25-2-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-2-11.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7.1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-26(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-30.5-5-6
Special assessments to be deposited into a segregated account; uses; reimbursement of owner of land used for flood storage
Status: reserved

Sec. 6. (a) A watershed development commission shall deposit special assessments received under section 3 of this chapter into a segregated account maintained by the commission. Except as provided in subsection (b), special assessments deposited into the account may not be transferred into other accounts belonging to the commission. Money in the account may be used only for the following purposes:

(1) To pay expenses directly related to 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.

(2) To pay expenses directly related to the operation, repair, and maintenance of flood protection systems within the commission's designated watershed.

(3) To pay the annual installment and interest on a loan or other financial assistance received by the commission under IC 5-1.2-13.

(4) To pay:

(A) the compensation of:

(i) the executive director of the commission appointed under IC 14-30.5-4-2(e)(1); and

(ii) the individuals holding any other offices of the commission established under IC 14-30.5-4-2(e)(2); and

(B) other administrative expenses of the commission.

(5) If the watershed development commission includes the Maumee River basin, to pay for expenses directly related to the installation of best management practices (as described in the local Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide as of July 1, 2025, and any amendments thereto) within the commission's designated watershed.

(6) If the watershed development commission includes the Maumee River basin, to grant funds to another governmental entity for the purpose of installing best management practices (as described in the local Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide as of July 1, 2025, and any amendments thereto) in the commission's designated watershed to reduce erosion and storm water runoff.

(7) If the watershed development commission includes the Maumee River basin, to grant funds to a county drainage board for projects that provide flood damage reduction or water quality improvement benefits.

Money in the account may not be used for highway bridge repairs or reconstruction.

(b) A watershed development commission that has:

(1) obtained easements from landowners; or

(2) entered into contracts with landowners;

allowing the use of land for flood storage purposes shall establish an account for reimbursing the landowners for the use of their land for flood storage. The account consists of money transferred from the segregated account described in subsection (a). A commission may transfer into the account established under this subsection amounts that the board of the commission considers appropriate.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.104-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-22-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-96 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-96
"Flood easement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96. "Flood easement", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-1-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(15).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-34-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-34-6-6
Adjustment of bond or deposit amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The director shall adjust the amount of the bond or deposit required and the terms of each acceptance of the applicant's bond periodically as:

(1) affected land acreages are increased or decreased;

(2) changes occur in the cost of future reclamation; or

(3) significant changes occur in the history of the mining and reclamation activities of the applicant.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-49 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-49
General lake improvement funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. (a) The board of county commissioners of each county may establish a general lake improvement fund. The fund shall be used to pay for the construction of dams and other works to raise, stabilize, or maintain lake levels under this chapter. The fund includes the following:

(1) Taxes levied or collected for lake improvement purposes.

(2) The proceeds of bonds issued and sold for lake improvement purposes.

(3) Assessments for benefits to property under this chapter.

(4) Other money that is provided by law to be paid into the fund.

(b) If the board of county commissioners considers it inadvisable to establish a general lake improvement fund, payments for projects under this chapter shall be paid into and shall be paid from the county general fund.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-32
Revenue bonds; redemption; negotiability
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) Revenue bonds issued under this chapter or under IC 14-6-29 (before its repeal) may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the commission at the price and under the terms and conditions that are set by the commission in the authorizing resolution. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached to the bonds.

(2) Fix the denomination of the bonds.

(3) Fix the place of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any bank or trust company within or outside Indiana.

(b) Revenue bonds have the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under Indiana law. Provision may be made for the registration of any of the bonds as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-10(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-34-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-34-10-3
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) A permittee of a surface coal mining operation that is mining on flat or gently rolling terrain with an occasional slope as described in subsection (b) through which the coal mining operation is to proceed.

(2) A permittee in compliance with section 4 of this chapter.

(b) In addition to the requirements of section 2 of this chapter, a permittee operating a surface coal mining and reclamation operation on a slope of at least twenty degrees (20°), unless the director establishes a lesser slope after consideration of Indiana's soil, climate, and other pertinent characteristics, shall do the following:

(1) Ensure that, when performing surface coal mining on steep slopes, debris, abandoned or disabled equipment, spoil material, or waste mineral matter is not placed on the downslope below the bench or mining cut. However, spoil material exceeding that required for the reconstruction of the approximate original contour under:

(A) section 2(b)(4) of this chapter; or

(B) subdivision (2);

shall be permanently stored under section 2(b)(25) of this chapter.

(2) Complete backfilling with spoil material that:

(A) maintains stability following mining and reclamation; and

(B) completely covers the highwall;

and return the site to the approximate original contour.

(3) Not disturb land above the top of the highwall unless the director finds the disturbance will facilitate compliance with the standards of this chapter. However, the land disturbed above the highwall is limited to that amount necessary to facilitate compliance with those standards.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-8-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-35
"Carnivore"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) "Carnivore", for purposes of IC 14-22, means a flesh-eating mammal. The term includes the following:

(1) A wild animal of the following families:

(A) Canine.

(B) Feline.

(C) Ursine.

(2) A wild animal that is a result of crossbreeding between the following:

(A) An animal listed in subdivision (1).

(B) Another animal listed in subdivision (1) or a domestic animal.

(b) The term does not include a domestic animal.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-23-6.6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 14-23-6.6-3
Prescribed burn
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "prescribed burn" or "prescribed burning" means the planned application of fire to a naturally occurring vegetative fuel to accomplish one (1) or more land management objectives, including:

(1) a forestry operation;

(2) a vegetative fuel reduction;

(3) a silvicultural treatment;

(4) a wildlife habitat improvement; or

(5) the management of:

(A) a grassland;

(B) a forest;

(C) a woodland;

(D) a savanna; or

(E) any other plant community.

As added by P.L.124-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-11
Suspension or revocation of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The director may suspend or revoke the permit of a permittee that does not revise a permit as required by the director before the expiration of the time fixed to effect the revision.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-34
"Campaign"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. "Campaign", for purposes of IC 14-31-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-2-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-136 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-136
"Kankakee River basin"
Status: in_force

Sec. 136. "Kankakee River basin", for purposes of IC 14-13-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-9-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.282-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-8.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-8.3
Review and approval of nonsignificant revisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.3. A nonsignificant revision in a mining or reclamation plan must be:

(1) reviewed; and

(2) approved in writing;

by the director before it may be implemented.

As added by P.L.75-1998, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-8
"Water resource" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "water resource" means all water:

(1) on or beneath the surface of the ground; or

(2) in the atmosphere.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Streams.

(2) Impoundments.

(3) Diffused surface water.

(4) Water percolating, standing, or flowing beneath the surface of the ground.

(5) All boundary and coastal water within the jurisdiction of the state.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-33-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 23 / Section 14-33-23-2
County officers performing duties to carry out article
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The county auditor, county treasurer, and other officers of the county shall take all proper steps to:

(1) collect and transmit money; and

(2) perform other duties;

necessary to carry out this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-93.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-16
Promotion of conservation and development
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall promote the conservation and development of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources in the corridor by the following:

(1) The exchange of information.

(2) The establishment of common goals.

(3) Cooperative action of the people and governmental units along the corridor.

(b) The commission does not have any power concerning the following:

(1) Land use control.

(2) The Wabash River.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-15.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-15-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15-14-6
Rulemaking
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.35-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-36-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-36-2-6
Methods for acquisition of land
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department may acquire land by:

(1) negotiation; or

(2) exercise of the power of eminent domain under IC 32-24-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 14-25-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-25-6-1
Reduction of flow from wells
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department may require the owner of a flowing water well to reduce the flow from the well as the department considers advisable to prevent the loss or waste of potable water that is not being put to a beneficial use.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-22
Local ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. A county, city, or town may pass an ordinance regulating the operation of vehicles if the ordinance meets substantially the minimum requirements of this chapter. However, a county, city, or town may not adopt an ordinance that does any of the following:

(1) Imposes a fee for a license.

(2) Specifies accessory equipment to be carried on the vehicles.

(3) Requires a vehicle operator to possess a driver's license issued under IC 9-24-11 while operating an off-road vehicle or snowmobile.

(4) Imposes a dry weight limitation of less than two thousand (2,000) pounds.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.49; P.L.86-2010, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-40 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-40
Consideration of racial minorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. It is the intent of the general assembly that consideration be given to the selection of persons who are members of racial minorities for the following:

(1) Appointment to the commission.

(2) Constructing, improving, developing, operating, or managing projects, facilities, or improvements of the commission.

(3) Entering into contracts or leases or receiving licenses to be awarded under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-24
Applicability of statutes regarding disturbance of grounds
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, "agricultural purpose" includes farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, ornamental horticulture, olericulture, pomiculture, animal husbandry, and poultry husbandry.

(b) Sections 25, 26, 28, and 29 of this chapter do not apply to the following:

(1) Surface coal mining regulated under IC 14-34.

(2) Cemeteries and human remains subject to IC 23-14.

(3) Disturbing the earth for an agricultural purpose.

(4) Collecting any object other than human remains that is visible in whole or in part on the surface of the ground, regardless of the time the object was made or shaped.

(5) Qualified professional archeologists, as determined by the department, who conduct phase 1a archeological surveys according to guidelines adopted by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.4-1 part; 14-3-3.4-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-30
New petition; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. If a petition is dismissed:

(1) because the court finds the evidence does not support the petition according to section 26 of this chapter; or

(2) according to section 15 of this chapter;

a new petition may not be addressed to any court to establish a district with essentially the same boundaries for any of the same purposes for two (2) years after the date of the order dismissing the petition. However, a petition dismissed for want of jurisdiction, including an insufficient number of signatures, may be refiled at any time after the correction of the jurisdictional defect.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-33.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.14-1998, SEC.1; P.L.186-2003, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-25-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-25-9-3
Contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An agency of the state or of a subdivision of the state, a corporation, or an individual that desires special investigations or additional measurements not covered in the general program must contribute the cost of the special investigation or survey to the program in the same manner as provided in section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-8-2(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-13
Elected supervisor; vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year:

(1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;

(2) at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation and appoint an individual to temporarily fill the vacancy; and

(3) the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.

(b) The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district's next annual meeting.

(c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment of an individual to temporarily fill a vacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedure set forth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter.

(d) If three (3) or more vacant unexpired terms occur simultaneously in the district, the board shall make appointments to fill the vacancies.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.22; P.L.14-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-32-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-32-8-2
"Political subdivision" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" means a county, township, city, or town.

As added by P.L.160-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-5
Membership of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The membership of a river commission consists of the following:

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

(2) Two (2) individuals appointed for terms of four (4) years by the board of commissioners of each participating county from among owners of land that is:

(A) within the county; and

(B) contiguous to the river.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-33-15-4
Final accounting and records filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As the final action the board shall make an accounting to the court and file all records of the district with the court. The court shall then discharge the board.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-8
Revision of permit; notice and hearing requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Unless an application for revision of a permit submitted under section 5 of this chapter is based only on nonsignificant revisions or minor field revisions, the application may be approved only after the notice and hearing requirements of this article for issuance of a permit have been fulfilled.

(b) The director may impose other conditions for approval of the application.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-5-5.3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.75-1998, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-11
Resident members of armed forces
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A resident of Indiana on leave from the armed forces of the United States may hunt or fish any species in season without a license for the duration of the person's leave. However, when the person is hunting or fishing, the person must show the person's leave orders and motor vehicle driver's license or voter registration card to prove residence in Indiana to a law enforcement officer requesting to see the leave orders and license or card.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-4.1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-197 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-197
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-12-3(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.189-2018, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-2
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "division" refers to the division of state parks established by IC 14-9-4-1.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-42 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-42
Tax anticipation loans
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. (a) The board may authorize and make temporary loans in anticipation of the collection of taxes in the district actually levied and in course of collection for the fiscal year in which the loans are made.

(b) The board must authorize the loans by ordinance and shall evidence the loans by warrants in the form provided by the authorizing ordinance. The warrants must state the following:

(1) The total amount of the issue.

(2) The denomination of the warrant.

(3) The time and place payable.

(4) The rate of interest.

(5) The revenues in anticipation of which the warrants are issued and out of which the warrants are payable.

(6) A reference to the ordinance authorizing the warrants and the date of passage of the ordinance.

(c) The ordinance authorizing the temporary loans must appropriate and pledge sufficient of the current revenues in anticipation of which the warrants are issued and out of which the warrants are payable to the payment of the warrants. The warrants evidencing the temporary loans shall be executed, sold, and delivered in the same manner as are bonds of the authority.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-20.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-22-32-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 32 / Section 14-22-32-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) Conservation officers or other law enforcement officers.

(2) Game birds or exotic mammals in shooting preserves licensed under IC 14-22-31.

(3) A person who takes a feral exotic mammal when the feral exotic mammal is causing damage to property that is owned or leased by the person.

(4) A person who is authorized by the department under extraordinary circumstances to take an exotic mammal.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-3
Establishment; name; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The department may establish a river commission for a river designated as a natural, scenic, or recreational river under IC 14-29-6. An established river commission shall be known as the "_____________ River Commission".

(b) Each river commission shall be established for a period of four (4) years, at the end of which the river commission terminates. After termination, a river commission may be reestablished any number of times.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-3(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.152-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-13-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-13-4-16
Powers of political subdivisions not limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. This chapter does not limit the power of a participating municipal corporation or a port authority to develop or improve a port, terminal, or riverfront facility.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-22
Redemption and negotiability of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Bonds issued under this chapter or under IC 14-6-29.5 (before its repeal) may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the commission at the price and under the terms and conditions that are determined by the commission in the authorizing resolution. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached to the bonds.

(2) Fix the denomination of the bonds.

(3) Fix the place of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any bank or trust company within or outside Indiana.

(b) Bonds have the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under Indiana law. Provision may be made for the registration of any of the bonds as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-9(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.106-2012, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-10-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-10-1-6
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, the exercise of powers, or the performance of duties.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-18
Posting and keeping of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The person to whom a permit is issued under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Post the permit at the site of the activity authorized by the permit.

(2) Keep the permit posted at the site where the activity is authorized until the activity is completed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-3(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-38 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-38
Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) The commission is not required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any of the following:

(1) A project of the commission.

(2) A facility, betterment, or improvement within a project.

(3) Property acquired or used by the commission under this chapter or IC 14-6-29 (before its repeal).

(4) The income or revenue from the property.

(b) The:

(1) bonds issued under this chapter or under IC 14-6-29 (before its repeal);

(2) interest on the bonds;

(3) proceeds received by a holder from the sale of the bonds to the extent of the holder's cost of acquisition;

(4) proceeds received upon redemption before maturity or proceeds received at maturity; and

(5) receipt of interest and proceeds;

are exempt from taxation in Indiana for all purposes except the financial institutions tax imposed under IC 6-5.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-11 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.254-1997(ss), SEC.19; P.L.79-2017, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 14-33-24-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-33-24-9
Reservoir conservancy district recreation fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Fishing boat" means a boat that has one (1) or more motors that have a total of not more than thirty (30) horsepower.

(2) "Nonmotorized watercraft" means a watercraft that does not have a motor. The term includes kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats, and sailboats.

(3) "Nonresident" means a person who does not own or lease real property within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district.

(4) "Personal watercraft" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202.5.

(5) "Pontoon" means a watercraft that:

(A) uses hollow cylinders to create buoyancy; and

(B) has one (1) or more motors that have a total of not more than one hundred (100) horsepower.

(6) "Power boat" means a boat has one (1) or more motors that exceed a total of thirty (30) horsepower.

(7) "Resident" means a person who owns or leases real property within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district.

(b) A reservoir conservancy district may impose and collect recreation fees for the recreational use of watercraft on the primary water recreation facility of the reservoir located within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district.

(c) The recreation fees imposed under this section must include:

(1) a fee charged to every resident who uses a watercraft on the primary water recreation facility for recreational purposes; and

(2) a fee charged to every nonresident who uses a watercraft on the primary water recreation facility for recreational purposes.

(d) The following apply to fees imposed under subsection (c):

(1) The fee allowing a nonresident to use a watercraft for an entire year may not be more than fifty percent (50%) greater than the fee allowing a resident to use a watercraft for an entire year.

(2) The fee allowing a resident to use a watercraft for a single day may not exceed seventeen percent (17%) of the fee allowing a resident to use a watercraft for an entire year.

(3) The fee allowing a nonresident to use a watercraft for a single day may not exceed seventeen percent (17%) of the fee allowing a nonresident to use a watercraft for an entire year.

(e) Subject to subsection (d), a reservoir conservancy district may establish different recreation fees for the following different types of watercrafts:

(1) Power boats.

(2) Pontoon boats.

(3) Fishing boats.

(4) Personal watercraft.

(5) Nonmotorized watercraft.

(f) A reservoir conservancy district that imposes recreation fees under this section:

(1) is authorized to take reasonable actions to administer and enforce the requirement that a recreation fee be paid for the recreational use of watercraft on the primary water recreation facility of the reservoir conservancy district, including:

(A) issuing and requiring the display of an emblem or other device on a watercraft to signify that the fee has been paid; and

(B) monitoring the use of watercraft on the primary water recreation facility of the reservoir conservancy district to ensure compliance with the recreation fee requirement; and

(2) shall use the revenue derived from the recreation fees collected under this section for:

(A) the preservation and maintenance of the primary water recreation facility; and

(B) the administration of the reservoir conservancy district.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-18-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-18-6-6
Issuance of patent
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The department shall issue a patent to an interested person after the interested person does the following:

(1) Fills in and improves the real property.

(2) Files with the commissioner of the department of environmental management evidence that the filling and improvement have been done.

(3) Pays to the treasurer of state one hundred dollars ($100) per acre for the real property filled in.

(b) The governor shall sign the patent.

(c) The seal of the state shall be affixed to the patent.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-8-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-37 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-37
Process to improve efficiency in wetland regulatory programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. The department and the department of environmental management shall, not later than January 1, 2015, develop and implement a process to improve efficiency and transparency in programs for:

(1) water quality certifications from the department of environmental management under IC 13-13-5-1(1) and Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1341);

(2) permits from the department of environmental management for wetland activity in a state regulated wetland under IC 13-18-22; and

(3) permits from the director for a structure, obstruction, deposit, or excavation in a floodway under IC 14-28-1.

As added by P.L.214-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-262 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-262
"Soil"
Status: in_force

Sec. 262. "Soil", for purposes of IC 14-32-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-32-7-5.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-1.7
Apprentice hunting license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. (a) As used in this section, "apprentice hunter" means an individual who hunts under an apprentice hunting license issued under this section.

(b) The department may issue an apprentice hunting license to a resident or nonresident in lieu of any hunting license authorized under section 1 of this chapter.

(c) The commission shall establish a fee to be paid by an applicant for an apprentice hunting license issued under this section.

(d) An apprentice hunter may hunt in Indiana without completing the course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35.

(e) An apprentice hunter must:

(1) comply with the requirements under this article and the rules adopted by the director; and

(2) while hunting be accompanied by an individual who:

(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(B) either holds a valid hunting license issued under this chapter or is not required to have a hunting license under IC 14-22-11.

(f) An individual described in subsection (e)(2) who accompanies an apprentice hunter:

(1) must be in close enough proximity to monitor the apprentice hunter's activities and communicate with the apprentice hunter at all times; and

(2) may not accompany more than two (2) holders of an apprentice hunting license at one (1) time.

(g) An individual may not purchase more than three (3) apprentice hunting licenses of any type during the individual's lifetime.

As added by P.L.14-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-289 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-289
"Unit of local government"
Status: in_force

Sec. 289. "Unit of local government", for purposes of IC 14-12-1, IC 14-15-14, IC 14-22-10, and IC 14-28-3-9, means a:

(1) county;

(2) city;

(3) town; or

(4) township;

located in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-6.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-2001, SEC.4; P.L.82-2005, SEC.1; P.L.35-2024, SEC.4; P.L.73-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-34-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-18
Conditions of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Each permit issued by the director is subject to conditions imposed by the director. The conditions must include at a minimum a requirement for the operator to pay to the federal Office of Surface Mining all fees owed under 30 CFR Part 870.

(b) The director may issue a permit subject to the condition that the permittee obtain or maintain in force other licenses or permits required for the surface coal mining and reclamation operation. However, the imposition of a condition under this subsection does not authorize or require the director to administer or enforce the requirements of any federal law or of any state law other than this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.75-1998, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-15-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-15-9-8
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who violates section 4, 5, 6, or 7(a) of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-22-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-22-20-3
Importation of out-of-state animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An animal raised domestically by an out-of-state breeder may be imported into Indiana. A purchaser of such an animal raised domestically by an out-of-state breeder must be able to show legal proof of out-of-state origin for all animals possessed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-8(3).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-29-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-29-8-1
"Stream" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "stream" means a natural or an altered river, creek, slough, or artificial channel that has:

(1) definable banks and a bed capable of conducting confined runoff;

(2) visible evidence of the flow or occurrence of water; and

(3) a watershed in excess of one (1) square mile.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-10
Restrictions on county commissioners as viewers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If a petition is filed alone by owners of land abutting or within four hundred forty (440) yards of the shoreline or water line of the lake, a member of the board of county commissioners may not serve as a viewer.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-9
Expenses paid from Lewis and Clark expedition fund
Status: reserved

Sec. 9. Except as provided in section 10(c) of this chapter, the expenses of the commission shall be paid from the money transferred to the commission from the Lewis and Clark expedition fund established by IC 9-18.5-26-4.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.14; P.L.198-2016, SEC.645; P.L.42-2024, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-37.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-37.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.93-2005, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.89-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-15-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-15-2-6
Personal flotation devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) A sailboard or windsurfing board.

(2) A manually propelled boat, such as a racing shell, rowing scull, or racing kayak:

(A) that is recognized by national or international racing associations for use in competitive racing;

(B) in which all occupants row, scull, or paddle, with the exception of a coxswain if a coxswain is provided; and

(C) that is designed to carry and carries equipment only for competitive racing.

(b) All boats must be equipped with the number and type of personal flotation devices listed in this subsection. A person may not operate a boat unless the boat contains:

(1) for each person on board, one (1) personal flotation device that meets the requirements for designation by the United States Coast Guard as a wearable personal flotation device; and

(2) for a boat, except a canoe or kayak, at least sixteen (16) feet in length and in addition to the requirements of subdivision (1), one (1) personal flotation device that meets the requirements for designation by the United States Coast Guard as a throwable personal flotation device.

(c) The director may waive the requirements of this section for a boat during competition in a boat race for which a permit has been issued by the department if the following conditions are met:

(1) The sponsor of the boat race has informed the director of the precautions the sponsor will take to minimize the safety hazards that exist due to noncompliance with the requirements of this section.

(2) The sponsor files with the director a document under which the sponsor assumes all liability that may result from the use of a boat under the waiver.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-7(a), (c), (d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.38-2000, SEC.2; P.L.24-2001, SEC.1; P.L.111-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.13-2007, SEC.2; P.L.151-2012, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.289-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-4.5
"Tributaries of the Kankakee River"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "tributaries of the Kankakee River" refers only to rivers and streams that flow into the Kankakee River at confluences located in Indiana.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-27-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-27-5-7
Court approval of loan
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If at the hearing the court finds that:

(1) the loan as proposed in the petition is necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in this chapter; and

(2) the terms and conditions are reasonable and probably are as beneficial to accomplish the purposes as would be obtainable in private competitive financial markets;

the court shall approve the petition and authorize the board of directors to enter into the loan agreement.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-29-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-18
Finance authority quality assurance review of water withdrawal data
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, "authority" refers to the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3.

(b) As used in this section, "quality assurance review" means a process of reviewing and verifying water resources data with the goal of assuring the reliability of the data. The term includes the application of certain objectives, principles, and policies already in use at the Indiana geological and water survey in maintaining consistency in water resources data and accountability to the scientific community and general public.

(c) The authority shall perform a quality assurance review of the water resources data compiled from the reports submitted by owners of significant water withdrawal facilities under:

(1) section 15 of this chapter; and

(2) IC 13-2-6.1-1 and IC 13-2-6.1-7 (before their repeal);

beginning with the reports submitted for the 1985 calendar year.

(d) The authority may enter into contracts with one (1) or more professionals or state educational institutions under which the professionals or state educational institutions will perform some or all of the duties imposed on the authority by this section. The authority may compensate the professionals or state educational institutions for work performed under this section with:

(1) money from the drinking water revolving loan fund established by IC 5-1.2-10-3; or

(2) any other funds appropriated to the authority.

(e) In performing the quality assurance review required by this section, the authority shall use the water resources data in a manner that:

(1) protects the confidential information of owners of significant water withdrawal facilities; and

(2) is consistent with IC 5-14-3-4.

(f) The authority shall present the results of the quality assurance review performed under this section, as those results become available, to the water rights and use section of the department's division of water. The water rights and use section shall maintain the results in the data base of data extracted from reports submitted by owners of significant water withdrawal facilities under section 15 of this chapter (and IC 13-2-6.1-1 and IC 13-2-6.1-7 before their repeal).

As added by P.L.102-2016, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.25; P.L.189-2018, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 14-29-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-29-8-2
Use of recreational stream
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person may use a stream that is capable of use by a watercraft for boating, fishing, or other recreational purposes if the stream is designated as a recreational stream by rule adopted by the commission.

(b) The right of a person to use a recreational stream is limited to the water within the stream and does not do any of the following:

(1) Authorize the use of the bed or bank of the stream, except in an emergency.

(2) Establish a right of access to the stream over private land.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-14
Limited liability of person plugging, abandoning, replugging, or repairing well under commission authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A person who plugs, abandons, replugs, or repairs a well under an order or authorization entered under this chapter:

(1) does not assume responsibility for future remedial action on the well; and

(2) is not liable for conditions subsequently arising with respect to the well.

(b) A person who remedies or attempts to remedy a condition under this chapter does not by that action admit liability for:

(1) the condition; or

(2) damages resulting from the condition.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-33-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-33-9-6
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Sections 1 and 5 of this chapter apply to:

(1) budgets;

(2) levy of taxes; and

(3) collection of taxes;

both before and after a district plan is approved.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-76.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-18-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-18-2-5
Submission of proposals
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to leases to units of local government.

(b) After public notice as required by section 4 of this chapter, a sixty (60) day period shall be allowed for the preparation and submission of proposals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-8-5; 14-3-8-5.5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-24-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-24-6-3
"Nursery stock" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "nursery stock" means botanically classified hardy perennial or biennial trees, shrubs, vines, and plants, evergreens, fruit pits, and other plants or plant parts capable of propagation. The term does not include corms, tubers, field vegetables, or flower seeds.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-12-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-33-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-33-12-7
Inapplicable provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Other provisions of this article concerning assessments and bond issues do not apply to this chapter. In addition, provisions of this chapter concerning assessments and bond issues do not apply to other chapters of this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-13
Withdrawal permits; title or lease to property required
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A permit may not be issued to an applicant requesting permission to withdraw and use more than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day of ground water from a designated restricted use area who does not:

(1) have title; or

(2) hold a lease;

to the property from which the water is to be withdrawn.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-20-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-20-9-4
Administration of Wilbur Wright Birthplace
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation (IC 4-37-2-1) shall administer the real property, which shall be known as the Wilbur Wright Birthplace.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-32-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-32-5-1
General powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A district constitutes a governmental subdivision of the state and a public body corporate and politic exercising public powers.

(b) A district may do the following:

(1) Carry out soil erosion and water runoff preventive and control measures within the district, including engineering operations, methods of cultivation, the growing of vegetation, changes in use of land, and the measures listed in IC 14-32-1-1(7) and IC 14-32-1-1(8), on the following:

(A) Land owned or controlled by the state with the consent and cooperation of the agency administering and having jurisdiction of the land.

(B) Any other land within the district upon obtaining the consent of the occupier of the land or the necessary rights or interests in the land.

(2) Construct, improve, operate, and maintain the structures that are necessary or convenient for the performance of any of the operations authorized in this article.

(3) Cooperate or enter into agreements with, and within the limits of appropriations made available to the district by law to furnish financial or other aid to, a federal, state, or other agency or an occupier of land within the district in the carrying on of conservation operations within the district, subject to the conditions that the supervisors consider necessary to advance the purpose of this article.

(4) Obtain options upon and acquire, by purchase, exchange, lease, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise, real or personal property or rights or interests in property.

(5) Maintain, administer, and improve property acquired, receive income from the property, and expend the income in carrying out this article.

(6) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of property or interests in property in furtherance of this article.

(7) Make available to land occupiers within the district, on terms that the district prescribes:

(A) agricultural and engineering machinery and equipment;

(B) fertilizer;

(C) seeds;

(D) seedlings;

(E) other material or equipment; and

(F) services from the district;

that will assist in conserving the soil and water resources of the land occupiers.

(8) Develop or participate in the development of comprehensive plans for the proper management of soil and water resources within the district that specify the acts, procedures, performances, and avoidances necessary or desirable for the effectuation of the plans.

(9) Publish plans and information developed under subdivision (8) and bring the plans and information to the attention of land occupiers within the district.

(10) Take over, with the consent of the United States or the state, by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and administer any soil and water conservation, erosion control, water quality protection, or flood prevention project of the entity located within the district's boundaries.

(11) Manage, as agent of the United States or the state, any soil and water conservation, erosion control, water quality protection, flood prevention, or outdoor recreation project within the district's boundaries.

(12) Act as agent for the United States or the state in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, or administration of any soil and water conservation, erosion control, water quality protection, flood prevention, or outdoor recreation project within the district's boundaries.

(13) Accept donations, gifts, and contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise from the United States and use or expend the services, materials, or other contributions in carrying on the district's operations.

(14) Sue and be sued in the name of the district.

(15) Have perpetual succession unless terminated as provided in this article.

(16) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the district's powers.

(17) Adopt rules and regulations consistent with this article to carry into effect the purposes and powers of this article.

(18) Require an occupier of land not owned or controlled by the state, as a condition to extending benefits under this article to or the performance of work upon the land, to do either or both of the following:

(A) Make contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise to an operation conferring benefits.

(B) Enter into agreements or covenants concerning the use and treatment of the land that will tend to:

(i) prevent or control soil erosion;

(ii) achieve water conservation and water quality protection; and

(iii) reduce flooding;

on the land.

(19) Cooperate with the state in the following:

(A) Conducting surveys, investigations, and research relating to the character of soil erosion and water losses and the preventive and control measures needed.

(B) Publishing the results of the surveys, investigations, or research.

(C) Disseminating information concerning the preventive and control measures.

(D) The management of watersheds.

(20) Cooperate with the state in conducting, within the district, soil and water conservation, erosion control, water quality protection, and flood prevention demonstration projects:

(A) on land owned or controlled by the state with the agency administering and having jurisdiction of the land; and

(B) on any other land upon obtaining the consent of the occupier of the land or the necessary rights or interests in the land.

(21) Serve as the management agency for:

(A) the erosion and sediment part of 33 U.S.C. 1288 (P.L. 92-500, section 208); and

(B) other erosion and sediment reduction programs that affect water quality in each county.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.28; P.L.175-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-72 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-72
"District"
Status: in_force

Sec. 72. "District" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-27-8, the meaning set forth in IC 14-27-8-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-32, the term refers to a soil and water conservation district that was:

(A) organized under IC 13-3-1 (before its repeal) or IC 14-32-3 (before its repeal); or

(B) reestablished under IC 14-32-6.5 to incorporate additional territory.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-33, a conservancy district established under or accepting:

(A) IC 13-3-3 (before its repeal);

(B) IC 14-33; or

(C) IC 19-3-2 (before its repeal on April 1, 1980), including a conservancy district established before April 20, 1956, for any purpose provided in IC 14-33-1-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) New; subdivision (2) formerly 13-3-1-3(1); subdivision (3) formerly 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. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-11
Nonapproval of use or development of water
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Use or development of water and related land resources of rivers in the system may not be approved if in the judgment of the commission the use or development may alter the original classification of a river in the system.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-22-34-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 34 / Section 14-22-34-8
Limits on taking or possession of nongame species
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The director shall adopt rules to establish proposed limitations relating to:

(1) taking;

(2) possession;

(3) transportation;

(4) exportation;

(5) use;

(6) processing;

(7) sale or offer for sale; or

(8) shipment;

of nongame species that are considered necessary to manage the species.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-18-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-18-4-3
Initial draft of proposed lease and contract; notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall do the following:

(1) Draft and distribute copies of the following to the hotel and motel industry:

(A) A proposed lease and contract.

(B) A notice of the time and place that the department will hold a public hearing to consider the terms and conditions of the proposed lease and contract.

(2) Submit a copy of the proposed lease to the office of tourism development (before July 1, 2020) or the Indiana destination development corporation (after June 30, 2020).

(b) The office of tourism development (before July 1, 2020) or the Indiana destination development corporation (after June 30, 2020) shall submit an evaluation and recommendations for amendments for consideration before the public hearing.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.229-2005, SEC.15; P.L.78-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-22-29-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 29 / Section 14-22-29-1
Issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director may issue to a person who is the owner of a private pond a free permit to:

(1) possess on the person's premises; and

(2) use in the person's private pond only;

an otherwise illegal fishing device under the rules that the director considers necessary.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-25.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-1
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is the general intent and purpose of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to promote:

(1) safety for persons and property;

(2) responsible enjoyment in and connected with the use and operation of off-road vehicles and snowmobiles; and

(3) understanding consistent with the rights of all the citizens of Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-21
Administrative support services
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. Upon request from the commission, the director shall provide the commission with reasonable administrative support services to aid in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-34-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-34-15-4
Inspection report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Following completion of the inspections required under section 3 of this chapter, the inspector shall file an inspection report. The inspection report must include information sufficient to allow the director to enforce the requirements and carry out the purposes of this article.

(b) A copy of any record, report, inspection material, or other information obtained under this chapter, other than material designated as confidential under this article, must be available to the public at the following:

(1) The department.

(2) A public library in the county in which the mining operation is located.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-11-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies if a public ditch or drain is established and constructed under the order of any of the following:

(1) A circuit or superior court.

(2) A county executive.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-13-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-13-5-14
Advisory committees
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission may appoint advisory committees that may include representatives from the following:

(1) Transportation departments.

(2) Parks departments.

(3) The United States Army Corps of Engineers.

(4) Other departments of federal, state, and local government that may assist the commission.

(5) The private sector if the representative, because of the representative's expertise, may provide assistance or advice to the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-11(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-28-3-7.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-28-3-7.2
Local floodplain administrator required to complete training
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.2. After June 30, 2025, an individual may not serve as the floodplain administrator of a county or a municipality unless the individual has successfully completed:

(1) the Certified Floodplain Manager program of the Association of State Floodplain Managers; or

(2) another course or training program for local floodplain managers:

(A) approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; or

(B) approved by the department for the purposes of this section.

As added by P.L.175-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-18-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-18-9-1
Reimbursement of federal government from sale of WPA improved state land
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If:

(1) the state receives a direct profit from the sale of state land or the products of the state land; and

(2) the profit is a direct result of work done on the land under 16 U.S.C. 585 through 590 (before their repeal);

the state may, through the appropriate state officers, apply not more than one-half (1/2) of the profit to or toward reimbursing the United States government for money expended by the United States government under 16 U.S.C. 585 through 590 (before their repeal).

(b) The amount paid to the United States government under subsection (a) must be at the rate of one dollar ($1) per man per day for the time spent on the work. However, the total amount paid may not exceed in the aggregate three dollars ($3) per acre for the state land or the products of the state land that are sold at a profit that is a direct result of work done under 16 U.S.C. 585 through 590 (before their repeal).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-15
Powers of members or employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A member or an employee of a river commission may do the following:

(1) Conduct a hearing or an investigation.

(2) Take evidence.

(3) Report the evidence to the river commission for consideration and action.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-15.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-27
"Stratum"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. "Stratum" means a single sedimentary bed or layer, regardless of thickness, that consists of generally the same kind of rock material.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-34-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-34-2-2
Administrative law judges; hearing officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An administrative law judge with the office of administrative law proceedings is the ultimate authority for the department for an administrative adjudication proceeding under this article.

(b) An order made by an administrative law judge with the office of administrative law proceedings granting or denying temporary relief from a decision of the director is a final order.

(c) Judicial review of a final order made by an administrative law judge with the office of administrative law proceedings under this section or under IC 13-4.1-2-1(c) or IC 13-4.1-2-1(d) (before their repeal) may be taken under IC 4-21.5-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-2-1(b), (c), (d), (e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.84-2008, SEC.5; P.L.128-2024, SEC.35; P.L.92-2025, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-9
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person may not access a low head dam or wade, boat, swim, or access the waters within fifty (50) feet of the low head dam when warning signs are present.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person who is performing:

(1) an assessment, inspection, or maintenance on or removal of a low head dam with the written permission of the owner; or

(2) duties of the department;

is exempt from this section.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-34-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-34-14-3
Fund administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-2(e) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-32-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-32-8-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" means the clean water Indiana fund established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.160-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-18
General powers of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The commission may do the following:

(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the commission's affairs and the conduct of the commission's business.

(2) Adopt an official seal, which may not be the seal of the state.

(3) Maintain a principal office and other offices that the commission designates.

(4) Sue and be sued in the name and style of "Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission", with service of process being made upon the chairman of the commission by leaving a copy at the principal office of the commission.

(5) Acquire by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, eminent domain, or otherwise and hold, use, sell, lease, or dispose of:

(A) real and personal property of every kind and nature; and

(B) any right and interest;

necessary for the full exercise or convenient or useful for the carrying on of any of the commission's powers under this chapter.

(6) Exercise within Indiana and in the name of the state of Indiana the power of eminent domain under Indiana law governing the exercise of the power of eminent domain for any public purposes.

(7) Fix, collect, and review admission charges, entrance fees, tolls, and other user charges for the use of a facility within the projects owned or leased by the commission or dedicated to the commission by a political subdivision of the state or a public agency, department, or commission having jurisdiction of the facility.

(8) Acquire by fee or by lease, obtain option on, hold, and dispose of real and personal property reasonably necessary and proper to the exercise of the commission's powers and the performance of the commission's duties under this chapter.

(9) Make and enter into all contracts, undertakings, and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the commission's duties and the execution of the commission's powers under this chapter.

(10) Employ and fix the compensation of an executive director or manager, consulting engineers, superintendents, and other engineers, construction and accounting experts, attorneys, and other employees and agents necessary in the commission's judgment.

(11) Conduct studies of the financial feasibility of the flood control and park and recreational projects and facilities, betterments, and improvements within those projects.

(12) Avail itself of the services of professional and other personnel employed by an agency, a department, or a commission of the state for purposes of studying the feasibility of or designing, constructing, or maintaining the projects or a facility within those projects.

(13) Receive and accept:

(A) from the federal government or a federal agency or department grants for or in aid of the acquisition, construction, improvement, or development of any part of the projects of the commission; and

(B) aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value;

to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, for which the grants and contributions may be made.

(14) Hold, use, administer, and expend money that is appropriated or transferred to the commission.

(15) Assist or cooperate with a political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, including the payment of money or the transfer of property to the political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission by the commission if the commission considers the assistance or cooperation appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

(16) Accept assistance and cooperation from a political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, including the acceptance of money or property by the commission from the political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, if the commission considers the assistance or cooperation appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

(17) Do all acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the powers expressly granted in this chapter.

(18) Enter into and carry out the terms of a nonfederal interest (as defined by 42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b).

(19) Provide police protection for the commission's property and activities by:

(A) requesting assistance from state, city, or county police authorities; or

(B) having specified employees deputized as police officers.

(20) Make contracts and leases for facilities and services.

(21) Appoint the administrative officers and employees necessary to carry out the work of the commission, fix their duties and compensation, and delegate authority to perform ministerial acts in all cases except where final action of the commission is necessary.

(22) Engage in self-supporting activities.

(23) Contract for special and temporary services and for professional assistance.

(24) Invoke any legal, equitable, or special remedy for the enforcement of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-13.5
Survey and registry of Indiana burial grounds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. (a) The division may conduct a program to survey and register in a registry of Indiana cemeteries and burial grounds that the division establishes and maintains all cemeteries and burial grounds in each county in Indiana. The division may conduct the program alone or by entering into an agreement with one (1) or more of the following entities:

(1) The Indiana Historical Society established under IC 23-6-3.

(2) A historical society (as defined in IC 36-10-13-3).

(3) The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.

(4) A professional archeologist or historian associated with a postsecondary educational institution.

(5) A township trustee.

(6) Any other entity that the division selects.

(b) In conducting a program under subsection (a), the division may receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the director considers appropriate. The director shall use a gift or grant received under this subsection:

(1) to carry out subsection (a); and

(2) according to the terms of the gift or grant.

(c) At the request of the director, the state comptroller shall establish a trust fund for purposes of holding money received under subsection (b).

(d) The director shall administer a trust fund established by subsection (c). The expenses of administering the trust fund shall be paid from money in the trust fund.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the trust fund established by subsection (c) that is not currently needed to meet the obligations of the trust fund in the same manner as other public trust funds may be invested. The treasurer of state shall deposit in the trust fund the interest that accrues from the investment of the trust fund.

(f) Money in the trust fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(g) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize violation of the confidentiality of information requirements of 16 U.S.C. 470w-3 and 16 U.S.C. 470hh.

(h) The division may record in each county recorder's office the location of each cemetery and burial ground located in that county.

As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.177-2001, SEC.2; P.L.1-2005, SEC.143; P.L.1-2007, SEC.128; P.L.2-2007, SEC.170; P.L.3-2008, SEC.101; P.L.9-2024, SEC.351.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-25
Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued for refunding other indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness may be issued for refunding outstanding bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the district in the discretion of the board. However, refunding may not contradict the terms of a resolution that the board has passed authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness sought to be refunded.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-8(f) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-15
Waste of water
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) In a restricted use area, the department may require a person found to be committing waste of ground water to return all or a part of the water to the ground if the following conditions are met:

(1) The water being wasted can safely and practicably be returned to the ground.

(2) Requirements are imposed as proportionately equal as is practicable on all persons committing waste.

(b) The use of ground water for cooling purposes may constitute waste if the water is:

(1) not used more than one (1) time in a cooling, air conditioning, or heating system; and

(2) not put to further beneficial use.

(c) In a restricted use area the department may require the owner of a flowing well:

(1) that exceeds a flow of one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per day; and

(2) whose water is being wasted;

to install the controls on the well that are necessary to diminish the daily flow to not more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-28
General powers of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The commission may do the following:

(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the commission's affairs and the conduct of the commission's business.

(2) Adopt an official seal, which may not be the seal of the state.

(3) Maintain a principal office and other offices that the commission designates.

(4) Sue and be sued in the name and style of "White River State Park Development Commission", with service of process being had upon the chairman of the commission by leaving a copy at the principal office of the commission.

(5) Acquire by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, eminent domain, or otherwise and hold, use, sell, lease, or dispose of:

(A) real and personal property of every kind and nature; and

(B) any right and interest;

necessary for the full exercise or convenient or useful for the carrying on of any of the commission's powers under this chapter.

(6) Exercise within Indiana and in the name of the state of Indiana the power of eminent domain under Indiana law governing the exercise of the power of eminent domain for any public purposes.

(7) Fix, collect, and review admission charges, entrance fees, tolls, and other user charges for the use of a facility within the projects owned or leased by the commission or dedicated to the commission by a political subdivision of the state or a public agency, department, or commission having jurisdiction of the facility.

(8) Acquire by fee or by lease, obtain option on, hold, and dispose of real and personal property reasonably necessary and proper to the exercise of the commission's powers and the performance of the commission's duties under this chapter.

(9) Make and enter into all contracts, undertakings, and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the commission's duties and the execution of the commission's powers under this chapter.

(10) Employ and fix the compensation of consulting engineers, superintendents, and other engineers, construction and accounting experts, attorneys, and other employees and agents the commission considers necessary.

(11) Conduct studies of the financial feasibility of the park and recreational projects and facilities, betterments, and improvements within those projects.

(12) Avail itself of the services of professional and other personnel employed by an agency, a department, or a commission of the state for purposes of studying the feasibility of or designing, constructing, or maintaining the projects or a facility within those projects.

(13) Receive and accept:

(A) from the federal government or a federal agency or department grants for or in aid of the acquisition, construction, improvement, or development of any part of the projects of the commission; and

(B) aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value;

to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, for which the grants and contributions may be made.

(14) Hold, use, administer, and expend the money that is appropriated or transferred to the commission.

(15) Assist or cooperate with a political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, including the payment of money or the transfer of property by the commission to the political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, if the commission considers the assistance or cooperation appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

(16) Accept assistance and cooperation from a political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, including the acceptance of money or property by the commission from the political subdivision or public agency, department, or commission, if the commission considers the assistance or cooperation appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

(17) All acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the powers expressly granted in this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-4
Water resources development fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the water resources development fund created by this section.

(b) The water resources development fund is created. Money paid to the state under a contract entered into under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.

(c) The proceeds of the fund do not revert to the state general fund but constitute a revolving fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from the investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund may be used for any of the following purposes:

(1) The development of new reservoirs.

(2) The investigation, development, and improvement of existing reservoirs.

(3) The acquisition of easements or purchase in fee simple of land and property to be used as reservoir sites.

(4) The financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoir impoundments or parts of impoundments for water supply storage and uses, either independently or in cooperation with any person.

(5) The investigation of water resource availability, quality, and water supply needs.

(6) Watershed protection.

(7) River enhancement.

(8) The preparation of a compilation and mapping of all community public water supplies under IC 14-25-7-13(d).

(9) The operation of the division of water.

(f) The department shall administer the fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(d) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.184-1995, SEC.1; P.L.186-2003, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 14-11-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-11-1-5
Delegation of management and operation of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department may, by contract, delegate the management and operation of any of the property held and managed by the department to an organization under the terms the department considers advisable.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-16-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-4
"Carbon dioxide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Carbon dioxide" means a fluid consisting of carbon dioxide molecules.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-11
Requirements for noncommercial natural gas wells
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The commission shall establish alternative spacing, unit, and bonding requirements for noncommercial natural gas wells.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5.4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 14-33-5.4-6
Absentee ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A district must adopt a form for applications for absentee ballots. The form adopted by the district must elicit the following information from the applicant:

(1) Name.

(2) Location within the district of the real estate that is held by the applicant, making the applicant a freeholder.

(b) An individual who:

(1) holds a freeholder's interest in real property located within a district; and

(2) wishes to cast an absentee ballot in an election of directors of the district;

must present an application for an absentee ballot to the trustee of the township in which the real property of the freeholder is located. The application must be made on the form adopted by the district under subsection (a).

(c) To be accepted, an application for an absentee ballot must reach the trustee at least thirty (30) days before the election.

(d) When the trustee receives an application for an absentee ballot under this section, the trustee shall verify that the name of the applicant appears on the list of freeholders provided to the district under section 4(a) of this chapter. For the purposes of this subsection, the district shall provide a copy of the list of freeholders to the trustee of each township that is located in whole or in part within the district at least thirty (30) days before the election.

(e) If the name of an applicant appears on the list of freeholders, the trustee shall mail to the applicant:

(1) an absentee ballot; and

(2) instructions on the proper completion and mailing of the ballot.

(f) The instructions provided by the trustee under subsection (e)(2) must direct the applicant to return the absentee ballot by mail to the trustee.

(g) If the name of an applicant does not appear on the list of freeholders, the trustee shall:

(1) discard the application of the applicant; and

(2) mail to the applicant a letter or postcard informing the applicant that the applicant's application for an absentee ballot has been discarded because the applicant's name did not appear on the list of freeholders.

(h) A trustee shall:

(1) keep a record of each absentee ballot mailed to an applicant under subsection (e);

(2) retain absentee ballots that are returned to the office of the trustee before the date of the election; and

(3) on the day of the election, deliver all absentee ballots retained under subdivision (2) to an election polling place.

(i) The district shall:

(1) supply the trustee with:

(A) absentee ballots; and

(B) envelopes; and

(2) reimburse the expenses incurred by the trustee for postage;

under this section.

(j) If a relative of a trustee is a candidate for director of a district, the duties of the trustee under this section with respect to the election of directors of the district shall be carried out by a member of the township board selected by the trustee.

As added by P.L.185-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-35 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-35
Court supervision of receiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) A receiver appointed under this chapter:

(1) shall, in the performance of the powers conferred upon the receiver, act under the supervision of the court making the appointment;

(2) is at all times subject to the orders of the court; and

(3) may be removed by the court.

(b) The court may enter other orders that the court considers appropriate for the exercise by the receiver of functions specifically set forth in this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-11
Appeal of assessment; proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The appeal shall be tried by the court without a jury. A change of venue from the judge but not from the county is allowed. The only questions tried are the following:

(1) Whether the repairs are necessary.

(2) What is the cost of the repairs.

(3) Whether the appellant's land is benefited by the repairs.

(4) If the appellant's land is benefited, what part of the costs should be assessed against the land of the appellant.

(b) The decision of the court may not be appealed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-3(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-19-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-19-2-2
Development, maintenance, and management of parks
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department may develop, maintain, and manage, on property acquired by the department, at least one (1) small state park.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-23-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-23-7-1
"Area" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "area" includes the state and the entirety or a part of a county, a township, a city, a town, or an unincorporated settlement that is in danger of fire as proclaimed under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-7-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-1
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following are declared:

(1) The loss of lives and property caused by floods and the damage resulting from floods is a matter of deep concern to Indiana affecting the life, health, and convenience of the people and the protection of property. To prevent and limit floods, all flood control works and structures and the alteration of natural or present watercourses of all rivers and streams in Indiana should be regulated, supervised, and coordinated in design, construction, and operation according to sound and accepted engineering practices so as to best control and minimize the extent of floods and reduce the height and violence of floods.

(2) The channels and that part of the flood plains of rivers and streams that are the floodways should not be inhabited and should be kept free and clear of interference or obstructions that will cause any undue restriction of the capacity of the floodways.

(3) The water resources of Indiana that have been diminishing should be accumulated, preserved, and protected to prevent any loss or waste beyond reasonable and necessary use.

(4) A master plan or comprehensive plan for the entire state to control floods and to accumulate, preserve, and protect the water resources should be investigated, studied, and prepared, policy and practices should be established, and the necessary works should be constructed and placed in operation.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-2
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-153 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-153
"Litter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 153. "Litter", for purposes of IC 14-15-2-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-15-2-8.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-28-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-28-3-6
Cooperation of public agencies and personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) City, county, and state employees, agencies, boards, districts, and commissions may cooperate with and furnish information to the commission or a county or municipality for the purpose of implementing this chapter.

(b) The commission shall review and timely respond to any request from a county or municipality to revise the delineation of a flood hazard area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.191-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-194 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-194
"Overburden"
Status: in_force

Sec. 194. "Overburden", for purposes of IC 14-36-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-36-1-10.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-25-1-11
Findings; requirements for diversion of water outside the basin; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The general assembly finds that a diversion of water out of the basin, unless conducted under the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, will impair or destroy the Great Lakes. The general assembly further finds that the regulation of a diversion of water from the basin is consistent with the mandate of the Preamble to and Article 14, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the United States Constitution, and the federal legislation according to which Indiana was granted statehood.

(b) Water may not be diverted outside the basin from that part of the basin within Indiana unless the diversion is:

(1) approved by the governor of each Great Lakes state under 42 U.S.C. 1962d-20 (Water Resources Development Act); or

(2) conducted:

(A) after the effective date of; and

(B) in accordance with the requirements of;

the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.

(c) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.2; P.L.4-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-11
Surface coal mine reclamation bond pool committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The surface coal mine reclamation bond pool committee is established. The committee consists of the following:

(1) Five (5) members appointed by the director as follows:

(A) Three (3) members must represent a cross-section of coal operators.

(B) One (1) member must be a member of the commission.

(C) One (1) member must be a representative of the public with knowledge of reclamation performance guarantees.

(2) The director or the director's designee, who is a nonvoting member.

(b) The term of each member is four (4) years beginning July 1. The director may remove an appointed member for cause.

(c) The committee shall do the following:

(1) Annually elect a chairman.

(2) Adopt rules for organization and procedure.

(d) Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(e) The committee shall, acting in an advisory capacity to the director, do the following:

(1) Meet as necessary to perform duties under this chapter, but not less than one (1) time each year, for the purpose of formulating recommendations to the director concerning oversight of the general operation of the bond pool.

(2) Review and make recommendations concerning the following:

(A) All proposed expenses from the bond pool.

(B) All applications for admission to the bond pool.

(f) The director shall report annually to the committee and to the governor on the status of the bond pool.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-22-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-22-10-3
Transportation of fish and game outside state
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An individual may not take, carry, ship, transport, or accept for shipment or transportation outside Indiana a wild animal protected by Indiana law, except as provided in this article.

(b) An individual having a license to use a commercial fishing device in Indiana may ship, carry, or transport outside Indiana fish that the individual has legally taken or caught by the commercial fishing device.

(c) An individual having a license to hunt, trap, or fish in Indiana may carry, transport, or ship outside Indiana, in open season, in one (1) day, a wild animal that the individual has legally taken in open season, not to exceed in number the possession limit of the wild animal.

(d) Hides and furs of furbearing animals legally taken in open season may be shipped or carried outside Indiana in any number:

(1) during the open season; or

(2) after open season as allowed by rule.

(e) An individual having a breeder's license may ship, carry, or transport outside Indiana a wild animal that the individual has legally possessed under the breeder's license in Indiana.

(f) An individual may not ship, carry, or transport or accept for transportation or shipment to a place in Indiana or outside Indiana a wild animal unless the wild animal is enclosed in a package or container on which there is clearly, legibly, and conspicuously marked on the outside of the package or container the following information:

(1) The name and address of the shipper and the consignee.

(2) An accurate statement of the number or quantities and kinds of wild animals contained.

The shipper shall produce the license required under this article authorizing the person to take or possess the wild animal. If the wild animal is carried by the licensee personally, the wild animal shall be carried openly for inspection, together with the license.

(g) An individual having a mussel buyer's license may ship legally taken mussels or mussel shells outside Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-6-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.10; P.L.151-2012, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-33-24-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-33-24-11
Sole authority of utility owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The utility owner of the reservoir located within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district has sole authority and control over all activities to control:

(1) the water level of;

(2) the water quality of; and

(3) the availability of water from;

the reservoir located within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-10
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall meet:

(1) at least four (4) times per calendar year; and

(2) on call of any of the following:

(A) The chairman.

(B) The executive director.

(C) Any number of members that constitutes a quorum under subsection (b).

(b) The following number of members constitutes a quorum:

(1) Three (3) commission members before August 1, 2012.

(2) Five (5) commission members beginning August 1, 2012.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-2(d) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.181-2009, SEC.2; P.L.106-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-93 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-93
"Flood" or "flood water"
Status: in_force

Sec. 93. "Flood" or "flood water", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, IC 14-28-3, and IC 14-28-4, means the water:

(1) of a river, stream, or lake:

(A) in Indiana; or

(B) upon or adjoining a boundary line of Indiana; and

(2) that is above the bank or outside the channel and banks of the river, stream, or lake.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(8); 13-2-22.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-34-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-34-14-2
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The natural resources reclamation division fund is established to receive money for the administration of this article. The money in the fund is appropriated for the purposes expressed under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-2(e) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-33-18-5
Resolution establishing subdistrict; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A subdistrict also may be established under this chapter for a purpose for which the district has been established if the board passes a resolution to that effect defining the territory of the subdistrict and each purpose. The resolution must be filed in the court having jurisdiction of the district.

(b) The court shall hold a hearing after ordering notice to be given as follows:

(1) By publication at least thirty (30) days before the hearing at least one (1) time in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in each county having land in the district.

(2) By mail to each freeholder in the proposed subdistrict.

(c) If at the hearing a remonstrance against the establishment of the subdistrict is filed with the court signed by:

(1) thirty percent (30%) of the freeholders in the proposed subdistrict; or

(2) thirty percent (30%) of all freeholders in the district;

the court shall dismiss the resolution. IC 14-33-2-3 applies to the remonstrance.

(d) If the court at the hearing finds that the proposed subdistrict has a particular need for the accomplishment of the purpose proposed, the court shall establish the subdistrict for the purpose. After the court establishes the purpose, the purpose is not a purpose of the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-98(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 14-30.5-3.5-5
Studies, reports, and recommendations; coordination of programs and activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board of a watershed development commission may do the following:

(1) Conduct all studies necessary for the performance of the board's duties.

(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.

(3) Provide recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to:

(A) a political subdivision located in the designated watershed; or

(B) any public or private agency;

upon request from the political subdivision or agency.

(4) Upon request, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.

As added by P.L.104-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-17-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-17-3-1
General eminent domain powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The commission may exercise the power of eminent domain as necessary or proper to carry out the following:

(1) IC 14-19-1-1.

(2) IC 14-22-3.

(3) IC 14-23-1-1.

(4) IC 14-25-10.

(5) IC 14-31-1.

(6) IC 14-26-1-4.

(7) IC 14-26-1-5.

(8) IC 14-28-1-11.

(b) The department may exercise the power of eminent domain as necessary or proper to carry out the following:

(1) IC 14-29-6-13.

(2) IC 14-34-19-6.

(3) IC 14-36-2-6.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-30-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30-6-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Commission" refers to a river basin commission established by section 2 of this chapter.

(2) "Participating county" refers to a county that:

(A) joins a commission under section 4 of this chapter; and

(B) has territory within the commission.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-25-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-25-13-6
Duties of state officers, bureaus, and departments
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) All officers of this state shall do all things falling within the respective jurisdiction of the officers necessary to or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular because it is the policy of Indiana to perform and carry out the compact and to accomplish the purposes of the compact.

(b) All officers, bureaus, departments, and persons of and in the state government or administration of this state shall, at reasonable times and upon request of the Commission, do the following:

(1) Furnish the Commission with information and data possessed by all or any of the officers, bureaus, departments, and persons.

(2) Aid the Commission by loan of personnel or other means lying within the legal powers of the officers, bureaus, departments, and persons.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-134 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-134
"Interested person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 134. "Interested person" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-18-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-18-6-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-33, the term includes the following:

(A) A freeholder or corporation owning land within a proposed or an established conservancy district.

(B) A private or corporate person whose property may be condemned or injured by a conservancy district.

(C) An officer of a municipality.

(D) A federal or state agency.

(E) A local plan commission.

(F) A lienholder.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 4-20.5-8-2; subdivision (2) formerly 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 § 14-8-2-190 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-190
"Operator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190. "Operator" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-16-1, the meaning set forth in IC 14-16-1-5.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-34, except IC 14-34-4-8 and IC 14-34-8-4, a person, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged in coal mining who removes or intends to remove more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal from the earth by coal mining within twelve (12) consecutive months in one (1) location.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-34-4-8, the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-4-8.

(4) For purposes of IC 14-34-8-4, the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-8-4.

(5) For purposes of IC 14-36-1, the meaning set forth in IC 14-36-1-9.

(6) For purposes of IC 14-37, a person who:

(A) is issued a permit under IC 14-37; or

(B) is engaging in an activity for which a permit is required under IC 14-37.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 14-1-3-1(a); subdivision (2) formerly 14-1-3.5-1 part; subdivision (3) formerly 13-4.1-1-3(5); subdivision (4) formerly 13-4.1-4-3(c) part; subdivision (5) formerly 13-4.1-6.5-4(g)(1); subdivision (6) formerly 13-4-6-2(j); subdivision (7) formerly 13-8-2-17.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-11
Permittee's lease for petroleum extraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A permittee is, at any time during the life of the permit or upon the termination of the permit, entitled to a lease for the extraction of petroleum from not to exceed one (1) section, or an equivalent area, of land to be selected by the permittee.

(b) A lease under subsection (a) must be at a royalty of:

(1) not more than twelve and one-half percent (12 1/2%) of all petroleum produced and saved from the lease; or

(2) the market value of the petroleum;

at the option of the commission.

(c) A lease must provide for an annual rental, payable in advance, of from one dollar ($1) to ten dollars ($10) per acre, as the commission determines. Rentals shall be credited against future royalties.

(d) A lease must be for a primary term of ten (10) years and as long thereafter as oil in commercial quality and commercial quantity can be produced from the land embraced in the lease.

(e) The form and terms of a lease must be the same as the standard commercial petroleum lease generally in use in the territory in which the oil, gas, or other petroleum deposits are located, with the additional terms provided in this chapter and the rules of the commission. If the conditions contained in a standard commercial lease conflict with this chapter, this chapter controls.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-22-35-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 35 / Section 14-22-35-3
Public target ranges
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department may construct, operate, and maintain public outdoor and indoor target ranges.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-32
Remonstrance against surveyor's final report; confirmation of assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. If the finding and judgment of the court is against each remonstrance:

(1) the assessments made by the surveyor shall be confirmed; and

(2) the order confirming is final and conclusive.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-12 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-1.5-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.191-2023, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.9-2024, SEC.347.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-121 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-121
"Harvest season"
Status: in_force

Sec. 121. "Harvest season", for purposes of IC 14-31-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-3-4.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-1
Appointment of initial board of directors
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Within twenty (20) days after an order establishing a district, the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint the initial board of directors. A director shall be appointed for each of the areas in the district established by the court.

(b) A director must have the following qualifications:

(1) Be:

(A) a freeholder of the area of the district for which appointed; or

(B) an officer or a nominee of a corporate freeholder of the area of the district for which appointed.

(2) Be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the district.

(c) A majority of the directors must be:

(1) resident freeholders of the district if available and qualified; and

(2) petitioners for the establishment of the district. For this purpose an officer or a nominee of a corporate freeholder of the district, if the corporation is a petitioner, is considered a petitioner.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-34(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-13
Temporary orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Following the hearing, the director may continue, amend, or terminate the freshwater lake emergency order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal).

(b) If a freshwater lake emergency order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal) is terminated after a bond under section 10 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-13 (before its repeal) has been filed, the termination order must provide for the immediate release of the bond.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-15.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 14-23-6.6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 14-23-6.6-9
Exemption from nuisance
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Prescribed burning and the smoke produced by prescribed burning do not constitute a nuisance.

As added by P.L.124-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-15-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-15-4-1
Duties of operators
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the operator of a boat involved in an accident or a collision resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a boat or other property, shall do the following:

(1) If the action described in this subdivision can be done without endangering a person, stop the boat immediately and as close as possible to the scene of the accident.

(2) If the action described in this subdivision can be done without endangering a person, return to the scene of the accident and remain there until the operator has complied with this section.

(3) Give:

(A) the operator's name and address;

(B) a full identification of the boat operated; and

(C) the name and address of the owner;

to the operator of each other boat and each person injured.

(4) Upon request, exhibit the operator's license to the operator of each other boat and each person injured.

(5) Notify emergency services as soon as possible, and provide reasonable assistance to each person injured, including carrying or arranging for carrying each injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if:

(A) it is apparent that treatment is necessary; or

(B) the injured person so requests.

(b) An operator described in subsection (a) shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to perform the actions described in subsection (a). However, an operator is not required to perform an act that would endanger a person.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-42.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-37 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-37
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) A person who violates or fails to comply with section 14, 15, 26, or 27 of this chapter (including a person who fails to comply with a rule of the commission or order of the director adopted or issued in connection with these sections) commits a Class A infraction.

(b) Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.

(c) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4, a judgment for a Class A infraction imposed under this section may not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-221.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-221.5
"Proximity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 221.5. "Proximity", for purposes of IC 14-22-26.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-26.5-3.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-27-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-27-1-5
Designation of technical advisor
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department may, upon the receipt of a request in writing from:

(1) the circuit or superior court or the board of county commissioners having jurisdiction of the case;

(2) the drainage or levee commissioners;

(3) the board of directors of an incorporated levee or dike association;

(4) the superintendent of construction; or

(5) a petitioner or a landowner who may be affected by an assessment or damages incident to the establishment and construction of the proposed work;

direct the state engineer or an authorized agent or person connected with the division of engineering to act as a technical advisor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-15(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-19
Purposes of the project commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The purpose of the project commission is to do the following:

(1) Provide technical review of proposed projects under this chapter.

(2) Determine whether a proposed project under this chapter should be approved.

(3) Develop and periodically review guidelines for the review process.

(4) Perform other duties imposed upon the project commission by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-16(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.20; P.L.42-2024, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 14-37-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-37-7-2
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Upon written request by the operator, the department shall keep the records and materials submitted under section 1 of this chapter confidential for one (1) year from the date of completion. The records and materials become public records at the end of this period.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-9-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-22
Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness equally and ratably secured by lien
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. All bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the same issue shall be equally and ratably secured, without priority because of:

(1) number or date of issue;

(2) sale;

(3) execution; or

(4) delivery;

by a lien upon the revenues in accordance with this chapter and the resolution authorizing issuance.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-8(e) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-34-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-34-19-6
Acquisition of adversely affected land for reclamation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The director may, by purchase, donation, or condemnation, acquire land that is adversely affected by past coal mining practices if the director determines that acquisition of the land is necessary to successful reclamation and that:

(1) the acquired land, after restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices, will:

(A) serve recreation, historic, conservation, and reclamation purposes; or

(B) provide open space benefits and permanent facilities such as a treatment plant;

or a relocated stream channel will be constructed on the land for the restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices; or

(2) acquisition of coal refuse disposal sites and all coal refuse on the sites will serve the purpose of this chapter or that public ownership is desirable to meet emergency situations and prevent recurrences of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-15-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-37-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-37-10-6
Exhausting other sources of funding before seeking appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department shall make a reasonable effort to exhaust any other sources of funding available for the purposes described in section 5 of this chapter before seeking an appropriation from the fund. If, however, a delay in:

(1) plugging and repairing a well; or

(2) mitigating environmental damage as provided under section 5 of this chapter;

poses a hazard to health, safety, or the environment, the department may seek an immediate appropriation from the fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-15-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15-14-3
Ring life buoy installation and standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The following apply to a ring life buoy installed on a pier or public access site under section 2(a) of this chapter:

(1) The ring life buoy must not be permanently secured in any way to a station, rack, or pier.

(2) The ring life buoy must be stowed inside a station to protect it from constant weather exposure.

(3) The ring life buoy must meet the requirements of:

(A) 46 CFR 160.050; or

(B) 46 CFR 160.150;

for Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) approved equipment, or must meet other standards for public rescue equipment issued by the United States Coast Guard.

(4) There must be attached to each ring life buoy a buoyant line:

(A) that:

(i) is at least one hundred (100) feet long; or

(ii) if the ring life buoy is secured to a station, rack, or pier more than fifty (50) feet away from the Lake Michigan shoreline, is at least twenty-five (25) feet longer than the distance between the station, rack, or pier to which the ring life buoy is secured and the Lake Michigan shoreline;

(B) that has a breaking strength of at least five (5) kilonewtons; and

(C) the end of which must not be secured to the shore.

(5) The ring life buoy must be marked with type II retroreflective material meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 164.018.

(6) The ring life buoy:

(A) must be placed not more than two hundred (200) feet from the shoreline of Lake Michigan; and

(B) must be available for emergency rescue operations.

(b) A station in which a ring life buoy is stowed under subsection (a)(2) must:

(1) be a bright orange, red, or yellow color for high visibility to aid with quick access to the ring life buoy; and

(2) bear signage that warns lakefront patrons that tampering with or misusing public rescue equipment is strictly prohibited.

As added by P.L.35-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-18-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-18-4-5
Final draft of proposed lease and contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Following the hearing under section 4 of this chapter, the department shall do the following:

(1) Prepare a final draft of the proposed lease and contract.

(2) Submit the lease and contract to the commission, the governor, and the attorney general.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-9
Clerks; list of freeholders
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Before the voting begins under this chapter, the board of directors of the smaller district shall appoint three (3) freeholders of the district as clerks to conduct the dissolution and assumption election.

(b) Before casting a vote, each freeholder must sign the list of freeholders opposite the freeholder's name in the presence of the district secretary.

(c) If:

(1) a clerk finds a freeholder's name is omitted from the list; and

(2) all three (3) clerks determine that the freeholder's name should be added to the list;

the clerks shall place the freeholder's name on the list and the freeholder may vote.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7.