Ind. Code § 14-26-8-44 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-44
Payment of costs of improvements
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. The costs and expenses of an improvement petitioned for under this chapter shall be out of the county general fund or the general lake improvement fund as described in this chapter, except the part of the cost to be paid by the department. The costs and expenses include the following:

(1) The contract price for the work.

(2) The traveling expenses of the surveyor.

(3) The expenses of the viewers.

(4) Court costs.

(5) Notices.

(6) Advertising.

(7) Attorney's fees.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-17 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-29-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-29-1-4
Piers, wharves, or docks
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a riparian owner of land in Indiana bordering upon a navigable stream may do the following without obtaining a permit from the department:

(1) Build and maintain:

(A) within the premises bordering on the stream; and

(B) upon the submerged land beneath the water;

a pier, wharf, dock, or harbor in aid of navigation and commerce.

(2) Use, occupy, and enjoy the constructed item as appurtenant to the owner's land.

(b) A pier, dock, or wharf may not do any of the following:

(1) Extend into the stream further than is necessary to accommodate shipping and navigation.

(2) Obstruct shipping and navigation.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.164-2024, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-33-12-3
Appraisers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Concurrent with the preparation of detailed construction drawings, specifications, and refined cost estimates necessary to implement the district plan, the board shall employ competent appraisers to do the following:

(1) Appraise the real property that will be benefited by the implementation of the district plan.

(2) Assign to each property the property's proportional share of the estimated cost of the improvement, including necessary engineering and legal fees.

(b) The appraisers shall report the information determined under subsection (a) in written tabular form to the board.

(c) The board shall tentatively adopt the findings of the appraisers in the same resolution by which the detailed construction drawings, specifications, and refined cost estimates are adopted. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the owner of each tract of real property found to be benefited.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-3.5
Carbon sequestration pilot project
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) This chapter authorizes the establishment of a carbon sequestration pilot project:

(1) that will:

(A) capture carbon dioxide at the proposed ammonia plant to be located at 444 West Sandford Avenue, West Terre Haute, Indiana;

(B) construct, operate, or use not more than two (2) carbon dioxide pipelines;

(C) maintain operations only in Vigo and Vermillion counties; and

(D) inject the carbon dioxide underground through one (1) or more injection wells pursuant to a Class VI well permit issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; and

(2) that will employ the underground storage of carbon dioxide as an alternative to releasing the carbon dioxide into the air.

(b) The director shall designate the operator of the carbon sequestration pilot project according to the characteristics of the pilot project set forth in subsection (a) not more than thirty (30) days after the Class VI well permit referred to in subsection (a)(1)(D) is issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(c) The injection well issued a Class VI well permit by the United States Environmental Protection Agency is not experimental.

(d) This section expires July 1, 2028, if the operator of the carbon sequestration pilot project designated under subsection (b) according to the characteristics set forth in subsection (a) is not issued a Class VI permit by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 146 subpart H by July 1, 2028.

As added by P.L.291-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.53-2023, SEC.3; P.L.161-2026, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 14-33-23-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 23 / Section 14-33-23-3
Public utility providing water service
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a district established for the purpose of providing water supply, including treatment and distribution for domestic, industrial, and public use.

(b) A public utility engaged in the production, transmission, or distribution of water may:

(1) initiate water service; or

(2) expand the public utility's water service area;

within the boundaries of a district described in subsection (a) if the public utility has received an order from the Indiana utility regulatory commission, after notice and hearing, that public convenience and necessity requires the additional service.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the area of a district includes the additional area in which the district may serve users under IC 14-33-20.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-95.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.5; P.L.104-1995, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.2-1996, SEC.297.
Ind. Code § 14-24-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-24-5-9
Nonvital plants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If as a result of an inspection under this chapter, a plant is discovered that is not vital, the division may direct that the plant not be sold or given away.

(b) A person that rehabilitates a plant described in subsection (a) may request the division to reinspect the plant and declare the plant to be vital.

(c) A person that is aggrieved by a determination made under this section may request a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-6-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-13
Authorization for department or person to enter land to perform remedial action
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If after thirty (30) days from the service of an order under section 12 of this chapter the well has not been properly:

(1) plugged and abandoned;

(2) replugged; or

(3) repaired;

the commission may authorize the department or another person to enter upon the land where the well is located and to remedy the condition.

(b) A person who acts in accordance with an authorization under this section is not liable for damages resulting from operations reasonably necessary or proper to plug, abandon, replug, or repair the well, except for damages to growing crops and improvements.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-9
Rules to designate rivers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Based upon the study and recommendations of the director, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to designate a river for inclusion into the system.

(b) Before adopting rules, the director shall do the following:

(1) Notify each adjoining or abutting landowner of the plans and recommendations by registered mail.

(2) Conduct a public hearing in the county that contains the largest section of the river being considered.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-5
Petitions to change boundaries or dissolve districts; invalidity
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If a petition filed under section 1 of this chapter does not meet the requirements set forth in sections 1 through 4 of this chapter, the board shall:

(1) declare the petition invalid;

(2) in writing, inform the person who filed the petition that the petition is invalid, specifying the reason or reasons for the invalidity of the petition; and

(3) return the petition to the person who filed it for the incorporation of corrections to remedy the invalidity.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-9
Denial of petition; record of determination; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7 of this chapter, the board determines that a petition should be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

(1) Record the determination.

(2) Deny the petition.

(3) Notify a representative of the petitioners in writing that the petition is denied.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-13-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-13-5-11
Comprehensive plan; recommended legislation
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall study various plans and recommendations that concern the development of the Ohio River along the corridor.

(b) Based on studies conducted under subsection (a), the commission shall:

(1) prepare a comprehensive plan; and

(2) recommend state and local legislation;

for development along the corridor.

(c) The commission may make grants of money to units of local government for the construction or improvement of the corridor if the grants are consistent with plans, standards, and criteria established by the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-37-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-37-10-7
Liability of responsible person
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An expenditure made from the fund under this chapter does not release a responsible person from liability for the purposes described in section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The department may seek reimbursement for expenses incurred under this chapter from a responsible person.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-5
"Council" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-12
Disposition of fee revenue generated
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The department shall deposit fee revenue received under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter in the carbon sequestration project program administrative fund established by IC 14-39-2-10.5.

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.25-2025, SEC.3; P.L.213-2025, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-22-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-22-2-7
Revenue raising projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The division may, with the approval of the director, engage in revenue raising projects, including the following:

(1) The sale of items made by employees of the department, purchased for resale, or taken on consignment for sale.

(2) The sale of the right or authority to market items, devices, or artwork owned or controlled by the department.

(3) The solicitation of gifts.

(4) The sale of nonmonetary gifts.

(b) All money raised under this section shall be deposited in the fish and wildlife fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-21-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-21-3-2
Effect on other recording requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The recording that this chapter requires is in addition to any recording that may be required by IC 23-14-34-1.

As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-20-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-20-6-2
State to maintain real property as memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state pledges to maintain in perpetuity the real property as:

(1) a public memorial to the distinguished public services of James F.D. Lanier; and

(2) a permanent example of a notable Indiana home of the decade 1850 to 1860.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-15-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-37.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-37.5
"Cemetery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.5. "Cemetery", for purposes of IC 14-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-33-7.

As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-15-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-15-6-6
Contents of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Each certificate of inspection and registration must certify that the inspection has been made and must set forth, among other things, the following:

(1) The date of inspection.

(2) A description of the boat, including motors, machinery and equipment.

(3) The age of the boat.

(4) The maximum weight, including both passengers and property, that may safely be carried on the boat.

(5) The method of the boat's inspection and the name of the person and organization that performed the inspection.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-51.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 14-29-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-29-1-5
Mills, dams, aqueducts, viaducts, bridges, or machinery on the stream
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The declaration of a watercourse as navigable by a board of county commissioners does not affect a mill, a dam, an aqueduct, a viaduct, a bridge, or machinery on the stream, except if the mill, dam, aqueduct, viaduct, bridge, or machinery has been abandoned for at least twelve (12) months.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-30.5-1-6
"Out-of-state business"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Out-of-state business" refers to a business that is not an Indiana business.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-12
Elections to change boundaries or dissolve districts; voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) All land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within:

(1) the boundaries of the district as they would be changed to encompass the territory proposed for inclusion; or

(2) the district proposed for dissolution;

are eligible to vote in the election on the local public question held under section 10(a) or 10(b) of this chapter.

(b) A voting place used in the election must be arranged so that the voter can mark a ballot without disclosing to any person how the ballot was marked.

(c) An informality in the conduct of the election on the local public question or in a matter relating to the election does not invalidate the election or the result of the election if:

(1) due notice of the election was given substantially as required by section 10 of this chapter and IC 14-8-2-80; and

(2) the election was conducted fairly.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-13-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-13-4-14
Annual reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Before November 1 of each year, the commission shall make a report of the commission's activities to each municipality that appointed a commission member. The commission shall also make an annual report to the following:

(1) The governor, upon request of the governor.

(2) The legislative council, upon request of the legislative council. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 14-24-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-24-4-2
Declaration of infested areas
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If as a result of an inspection under section 1 of this chapter a site is determined to be infested with a pest or pathogen that is likely to spread or communicate to adjacent or contiguous territory in an adjoining area, the director may prescribe the boundaries of an area where the pest or pathogen is located and declare the area to be an infested area.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.17-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-18-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-18-3-3
Contents of lease and contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A lease and contract authorized by section 2 of this chapter must include in its terms the following provisions and conditions:

(1) The legal description of the leasehold.

(2) The term of the lease, which may not exceed forty (40) years.

(3) A stipulation that the lessor shall build and maintain access roads to a lodging and food facility constructed and operated by the lessee.

(4) Specifications controlling the construction of any lodging and food facility to be constructed and operated by a lessee that state the following:

(A) The number and size of sleeping rooms and bathroom facilities.

(B) The size and capacity of the kitchen and dining facilities.

(C) The size of patio, lobby, lounge, and meeting room areas.

(D) The type and quality of construction.

(E) Other criteria and specifications that the department considers necessary and advisable.

(5) The manner of payment of rental.

(6) A stipulation that the department has control and supervision over the following:

(A) The maximum rates to be charged guests using the lodging and food facility.

(B) The sanitary conditions of the facility.

(C) The quality of food and service furnished the guests of the facility.

(D) The structural maintenance of the facility.

(7) The disposition of the leasehold and improvements at the expiration of the lease.

(8) A prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises.

(b) The lease and contract may prescribe other terms and conditions that the department considers necessary and advisable to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-4
"Project"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking that:

(1) furthers the purposes of this chapter;

(2) involves the acquisition of property for new and existing state and local parks, state historic or archeological sites, state forests, state and local nature preserves, fish and wildlife areas, wetlands, local conservation areas, trails, or river corridors; and

(3) is eligible to receive an expenditure from the fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-5.7
"All-terrain vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. "All-terrain vehicle", for purposes of IC 14-8-2-185, means a motorized, off-highway vehicle that:

(1) is fifty-five (55) inches or less in width when measured from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim;

(2) has a dry weight of one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds or less;

(3) is designed for travel on at least three (3) nonhighway or off-highway tires; and

(4) is designed for recreational use by one (1) or more individuals.

The term includes parts, equipment, or attachments sold with the vehicle.

As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.5; P.L.164-2020, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-11
Compensation owed by conservancy districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "conservancy district" refers to a conservancy district established under IC 14-33 or under IC 13-3-3 (before its repeal) for the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use.

(b) The state may not obtain compensation from a conservancy district under a contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis upon the basis of an estimate of the quantity of water provided to the conservancy district.

(c) The calculation of the compensation owed by a conservancy district under a contract must be based upon either of the following:

(1) The measurement of the quantity of water provided to the conservancy district.

(2) The measurement of the water furnished by the conservancy district to the persons who obtain water from the conservancy district, with a reasonable allowance made for water lost by the conservancy district in the process of obtaining, treating, and furnishing the water.

(d) This section does not affect the obligation of a conservancy district to pay a minimum yearly fee in a certain amount established by a contract.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-116.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-116.3
"Gold Star family member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 116.3. "Gold Star family member", for purposes of IC 14-19-3-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-18.5-33-1.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-25.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-15
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The commission shall meet:

(1) as the commission determines; or

(2) upon the call of the president or the director.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-16
Issuance of new permit following expiration or forfeiture
Status: repealed

Sec. 16. Upon the expiration or forfeiture of a permit, a new permit covering the banks or any of the banks embraced by the expired or forfeited permit may not be issued for thirty (30) days following the date of expiration or forfeiture. If more than one (1) application for a permit covering any of the land is made during the thirty (30) day period, the commission shall issue a permit to the land to the person offering the greatest cash bonus for a permit at a public auction to be held at the time and place and in the manner that the commission prescribes by rule. The auction shall be held at any time after the expiration of the thirty (30) day period and the only notice is the entering in a book kept at the office of the commission for the purpose, date, place, and hour of the holding of the auction. The book is a public record.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-22-38-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-22-38-3
Unlawful taking of deer or wild turkey
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who takes a deer or a wild turkey in violation of this article commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction under:

(1) IC 14-2-3-8(c) (repealed); or

(2) this section.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-3
Number of freeholds in district; number of freeholders qualified to sign petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To determine the number of freeholds in the proposed district and the number or proportion of freeholders owning land in the district qualified to sign a petition for establishment, the following apply:

(1) Only one (1) freeholder's signature may be counted for any one (1) freehold. If a freehold is held in joint title, only one (1) freeholder's signature may be counted and it may be the signature of any one (1) of the freeholders owning the freehold in joint title. If a given freeholder qualifies as set forth in this section for at least two (2) freeholds, the freeholder's signature shall be counted for each freehold.

(2) One (1) or more tracts of land owned solely by only one (1) freeholder constitute one (1) freehold.

(3) One (1) or more tracts of land owned in joint title by at least two (2) identical freeholders constitute one (1) freehold. However, if one (1) of the freeholders owning the freehold in joint title is a different or additional person, each freehold in joint title among nonidentical persons constitutes a separate and additional freehold.

(4) Subject to subdivisions (1), (2), and (3), if:

(A) a petition for the establishment of a district is filed by a municipality by ordinance adopted by the municipality's legislative body; or

(B) the municipality by ordinance has joined in a petition for inclusion in whole or part in the proposed district;

each freeholder in the area of the municipality that is in the proposed district is counted as a signatory to the petition. However, if a freeholder in the area of the municipality that is in the proposed district, after the filing of the petition for the establishment of the district, files a petition against the establishment of the proposed district, the number of freeholders considered and counted as signatories to the petition must be reduced by the number of freeholders in the area of the city that is in the proposed district filing a petition against the establishment of the district.

(5) Private corporations owning land in the proposed district may sign the petition by any officer authorized by the corporation. The officer's signature is prima facie evidence of the officer's authorization to sign the petition.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-21-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-21-2-3
Filing required following lawful removal of grave memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must file the following with the county recorder of the county where the grave memorial was located before its removal:

(1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave memorial including:

(A) names;

(B) dates;

(C) references to other individuals; and

(D) mementos.

(2) A photograph of the grave memorial.

(3) A written description and photograph of the location of the site from which the grave memorial was removed.

(b) A county recorder may collect a filing fee under IC 36-2-7-10 for filings under this section.

(c) A county recorder is:

(1) not required to obtain special recording equipment for the purpose of recording the information listed in subsection (a); and

(2) required to record only the information listed in subsection (a) that the recorder's current recording equipment can accommodate.

(d) The state board of accounts shall prescribe a form for recording the information listed in subsection (a). The form shall be available to the public at each local health department office.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-7
Executive director; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The director of the division shall:

(1) appoint an individual to serve as executive director of the authority; and

(2) evaluate the performance of the executive director annually.

(b) The director of the division may dismiss the executive director of the authority.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-275.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-275.1
"Surface water outlet"
Status: in_force

Sec. 275.1. "Surface water outlet", for purposes of IC 14-30.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30.5-1-8.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-9
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The circuit court, superior court, or probate court with jurisdiction in the county having the most land in the proposed district has exclusive jurisdiction over the establishment of the district. If the district is established, this court also has exclusive jurisdiction over all further hearings in connection with the district.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 14-34-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-34-15-5
Notification of violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If, due to an inspection under section 3 of this chapter, the director or an inspector determines a violation of:

(1) this article; or

(2) a rule adopted under this article;

has occurred, the director or inspector shall notify the permittee in writing of the violation and make a reasonable attempt to verbally notify the permittee upon discovery of the violation.

(b) The written notification must do the following:

(1) Contain a detailed description of each violation.

(2) Fix a reasonable time not exceeding ninety (90) days for abatement of the violation.

(3) Provide an opportunity for a public hearing under section 9 of this chapter.

(c) A notice of violation issued under subsection (a) is effective when served upon the permittee and is governed by IC 4-21.5-3-6. However, the notice of violation is subject to an application for temporary relief under section 9 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-11-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-18
Acquisition of property from political subdivisions or public entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Each:

(1) county, city, town, township, and other political subdivision of the state; and

(2) public agency, department, and commission;

may, upon the terms and conditions that the proper authorities of the entity and the commission consider reasonable and appropriate, lease, lend, grant, or convey to the commission, at the commission's request, real or personal property, including an interest in the property, owned by the entity that is necessary or convenient to effecting the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-5(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-9
Temporary orders upon finding of improper management or poor maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If an onsite investigation under section 6 of this chapter discloses that the complaining lake owner has, through improper management or poor maintenance of the lake, caused or contributed to the lowering of the freshwater lake to a level significantly below a level described in section 6(1) of this chapter, the director may:

(1) not issue a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter; or

(2) issue a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter that requires the significant water withdrawal facility to restrict the facility's extraction of water or restore water only to the extent the director determines the lowering of the freshwater lake level is caused by the significant water withdrawal facility.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-28
Remonstrance against surveyor's final report; order to amend or file new report
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. If after a hearing the court decides that any of the causes of remonstrance described in section 27 of this chapter is true, the court may do either of the following:

(1) Direct the surveyor to amend and perfect the report.

(2) Set aside the report and refer the matter back to the surveyor for a new report.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-12 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-30.5-4-6
Ad hoc advisory committees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board of a watershed development commission may establish an ad hoc advisory committee other than the advisory committee established under section 5 of this chapter to advise the board on one (1) or more particular subjects.

(b) The board may appoint to an ad hoc advisory committee established under this section any individual whose knowledge, experience, training, or interest enables the individual to provide counsel to the board concerning the subject or subjects referred to in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-6
"Significant ground water withdrawal facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "significant ground water withdrawal facility" means the ground water withdrawal facility of a person that, in the aggregate from all sources and by all methods, has the capability of withdrawing at least one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons of ground water in one (1) day.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-250 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-250
"Selling season"
Status: in_force

Sec. 250. "Selling season", for purposes of IC 14-31-3-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-3-9.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-7
Possession of trapping license
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, every person must have a trapping license in the person's possession when trapping.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-21
Compliance with rules; contractors
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) An owner of a new nonsignificant ground water withdrawal facility who desires to receive the protection of this chapter must construct the facility to conform to the rules adopted under section 13 of this chapter.

(b) An owner of a new significant ground water withdrawal facility who desires to receive the protection of this chapter must construct the new significant ground water withdrawal facility to conform to rules addressing significant ground water withdrawal facilities adopted under section 13 of this chapter.

(c) Before a licensed water well drilling contractor or plumbing contractor drills and equips a ground water withdrawal facility for a person, the contractor must advise the person of the provisions of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.71-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-12
Board; filling of vacancy upon expiration of term
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Upon the expiration of a term, the city executive or board of commissioners of the county shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-13
Board of smaller district; duties after election
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) In an election held under this chapter, if a majority of the freeholders of the smaller district votes to dissolve the smaller district, not later than sixty (60) days after the election, as the final action of the board of directors of the smaller district, the board shall:

(1) make a full and final accounting to the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the smaller district; and

(2) file all records of the smaller district with the court.

(b) If the smaller district's board of directors fails to timely comply with subsection (a), the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the smaller district shall order the board to comply or suffer a finding of contempt of court.

(c) The larger district shall take custody and control of the smaller district's operations, obligations, and assets on the earlier of:

(1) the date the smaller district's board of directors complies with subsection (a)(1); or

(2) the sixtieth day after the election.

(d) The larger district is directly responsible for payment of the smaller district's bonds or notes outstanding upon the larger district taking custody and control of the smaller district's operations, obligations, and assets.

(e) When the smaller district's board of directors complies with subsection (a), the court shall issue an order:

(1) dissolving the smaller district; and

(2) discharging the board of directors of the smaller district.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 14-17-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-17-4-8
Open fires
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person must have a written permit from the supervisor in charge of real property acquired by the United States under a statute to:

(1) burn brush, grass, or debris; or

(2) set or kindle an open fire;

within one-half (1/2) mile of the real property.

(b) The permit described in subsection (a) must be issued under rules considered necessary for the protection of the real property from uncontrolled fire in consideration of the weather conditions.

(c) A person who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-7
Release of bond or other surety
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The bond or other surety furnished by the operator under section 5 of this chapter shall be released by the director when the operator completes the backfilling, regrading, and drainage control of a bonded area in accordance with the operator's approved reclamation plan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-19
Resolution adoption; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The executive director shall adopt a resolution providing that the employees of the authority who are eligible to participate in the public employees' retirement fund under the eligibility requirements set forth in IC 5-10.2 and IC 5-10.3 shall participate in the fund.

(b) In the resolution adopted under subsection (a), the executive director may determine the date from which prior service for an employee of the authority will be computed and purchase the prior service subject to the following and in accordance with this section:

(1) Before the member retires, the authority shall make contributions to the fund that are equal to the product of the following:

(A) The member's salary at the time of the service credit purchase.

(B) A percentage rate, as determined by the actuary of the fund, based on the age of the member at the time the authority makes a contribution for service credit and computed to result in a contribution amount that approximates the actuarial present value of the benefit attributable to the service credit purchased.

(C) The number of years of service credit that the authority intends to purchase.

(2) Contributions for any accrued interest, at a rate determined by the actuary of the fund, for the period from the member's initial membership in the fund to the date payment is made.

(c) The authority shall verify that the member's prior service is valid.

(d) The board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system established by IC 5-10.5-3-1 may deny the purchase of service credit if the purchase would exceed the limitations under Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(e) The authority may fund prior member contribution amounts described in IC 5-10.3-7-9(b) at an amount that may not exceed three percent (3%) of the member's salary at the time the contributions are made for each year of service purchased.

(f) The authority may submit contributions to the retirement medical benefits account established by IC 5-10-8.5-11 based on the year or years of service purchased.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-79 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-79
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.2-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 14-29-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-29-1-6
Removal of obstructions; money
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of county commissioners may use the money:

(1) that is appropriated from the county treasury; and

(2) as the board of county commissioners considers necessary;

to remove obstructions from streams that are declared navigable under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-4-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-8
Permits; expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A permit issued under this chapter expires two (2) years after the permit is issued.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30.5-6-2
Review of proposed public works project by division of water
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Before undertaking a flood damage reduction, drainage, storm water management, recreation, or water infrastructure public works project (or, if a watershed development commission has water quality purposes under IC 14-30.5-3-1(b) or IC 14-30.5-3.5-1(b), a water quality public works project) that:

(1) may be subject to regulation under:

(A) IC 14-26-5; or

(B) IC 14-28-1; or

(2) may require an individual permit under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344);

a watershed development commission shall request a review of the project through a written notification to the department's division of water (referred to as "the division" in this section). The notification may include a request to schedule an onsite field review of the project.

(b) If an onsite field review is requested under subsection (a), the division, not more than fourteen (14) days after receiving the request, shall contact:

(1) the county surveyor of each county that is a member of the watershed development commission; and

(2) the department of environmental management;

to establish a date, time, and location for the onsite field review.

(c) An onsite field review requested under subsection (a) shall be conducted by a team consisting of:

(1) one (1) or more representatives of each county that is a member of the watershed development commission;

(2) one (1) or more representatives of the department including an engineer from the division;

(3) one (1) or more representatives of the department of environmental management; and

(4) representatives of the soil and water conservation district of each county in which the project will be conducted.

(d) Not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the completion of an onsite field review under this section, the division shall provide to the county surveyor of each county that is a member of the watershed development commission and, if the watershed development commission includes the Maumee River basin, the watershed development commission a written summary of the onsite field review. The summary must contain the following:

(1) A narrative and map defining the project location.

(2) A description of the work proposed for the project.

(3) A statement of:

(A) the conditions that the department would place on a permit for the project to mitigate any unreasonable or detrimental effects that may occur as a result of the proposed work;

(B) the conditions that the department of environmental management would place on a certification for the project under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1341), if it is possible to ensure compliance with Section 401 by placing conditions on the certification; or

(C) both sets of conditions described in clauses (A) and (B).

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.104-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-22-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-22-21-2
Issuance; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department may, under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, issue to a person, upon payment of a minimum fee of fifteen dollars ($15), a license to possess for taxidermy purposes a wild animal or the hide or skin of a wild animal:

(1) protected by Indiana law; and

(2) during the closed season for the animal.

(b) The fee in subsection (a) is subject to IC 14-22-2-10.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-9(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-33
Revenue bonds; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) Revenue bonds issued under this chapter shall be issued in the name of the commission and must recite on the face of each bond that the principal of and interest on the bond are payable solely from revenues pledged for their payment and are not an obligation of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.

(b) The chairman of the commission shall execute the bonds, and the secretary of the commission shall affix and attest the seal of the commission.

(c) Coupons attached to the bonds must bear the facsimile signature of the chairman of the commission.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26.5-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 14-22-26.5-3.5
"Public"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "public" refers to a person or an individual who is not listed or otherwise described in section 1 of this chapter. However, the term does not include a trespasser.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-1
"Bureau"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles established by IC 9-14-7-1.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.638.
Ind. Code § 14-34-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-34-16-5
Action by attorney general to recover civil penalties owed
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The director may request the attorney general to institute an action in an appropriate court in the county in which the permittee's surface coal mining and reclamation operation is located for recovery of civil penalties owed under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-12-1(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25.5-4-3
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the department has authority to assess a civil penalty for the violation of a statute in an article described in IC 14-25.5-1-1, the department also has authority to assess a civil penalty for the violation of a rule adopted in connection with that statute.

(b) Each day during which a violation continues may be considered a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil penalty.

(c) The department may bring a civil action under section 5 of this chapter to recover a civil penalty described in this section and to enjoin a person from continuing a violation.

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-7
Right of pipeline company or pilot project operator to use eminent domain
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company has received a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority from the department under this chapter and is not able to reach an agreement with a property owner for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline on the owner's property, the company may proceed to condemn a right-of-way or an easement necessary or useful for:

(1) constructing, maintaining, using, operating, and gaining access to a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline and all necessary machinery, equipment, pumping stations, appliances, and fixtures for use in connection with the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline; and

(2) obtaining all necessary rights of ingress and egress to construct, examine, alter, repair, maintain, operate, or remove a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline and all of its component parts.

(b) If the operator of the carbon sequestration pilot project is not able to reach an agreement with an owner of property to acquire:

(1) ownership of underground strata or formations located under the surface of the property for purposes of the underground storage of carbon dioxide; or

(2) ownership or other rights to one (1) or more areas of the surface of the property for purposes of establishing and operating monitoring facilities required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the underground storage of carbon dioxide;

that are needed for the carbon sequestration pilot project, the operator of the carbon sequestration pilot project may exercise the power of eminent domain under IC 32-24-1 and IC 32-24-5 to make the needed acquisition.

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.291-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-1.2
"Accessory structure"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. "Accessory structure", for purposes of IC 14-28-1-22.5, means a structure that meets the requirements set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for accessory structures.

As added by P.L.164-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-18
Emergency action plans
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A property owner of property that contains a high hazard dam shall prepare an emergency action plan that includes the following:

(1) Identifies conditions that may endanger the dam.

(2) Identifies remedial actions to prevent or minimize the downstream impacts of a dam failure.

(3) Contains contact information to notify local emergency personnel and provide effective communications of the dam's condition.

(4) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel of an impending or actual failure of the dam.

(5) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel after an unusual or emergency event has ended.

A plan prepared under this subsection shall be reviewed every six (6) years and updated with any changes noted in the dam safety inspections or contact information, or other changes, since the initial plan was prepared or the last update was provided, whichever is later.

(b) The property owner shall provide a copy of the emergency action plan required under this section to the department and the emergency management agency that serves the county in which the dam is located.

As added by P.L.129-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-33-6-6
Findings by court; referral of plan back to board
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) At the hearing the court shall make findings on the following:

(1) Whether the district plan is necessary, proper, and feasible for the accomplishment of each purpose for which the district is established.

(2) If the purpose of the district is other than water supply or sewage disposal, whether the estimated benefits to be received in the district will exceed the estimated costs and damages of the plan.

(3) If the purpose of the district is water supply or sewage disposal, or both, whether the public health and convenience is served.

(4) Whether compatibility with water projects listed in IC 14-33-2-17 is reasonably assured.

(b) If the court finds a plan lacking under subsection (a), the court shall refer the plan back to the board for changes that are necessary. The board has:

(1) one hundred twenty (120) days; or

(2) another period that the court orders;

to prepare and submit a new plan. The procedure for approval and order for hearing, notice, and making findings is the same as for the original submissions.

(c) If the court finds that a plan meets all the criteria of subsection (a), the court shall approve the plan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-54.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-33-5-20.5
Prior approval of expenses; review of claims
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.5. (a) A board may adopt a resolution allowing money to be disbursed for lawful district purposes under this section.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of the board, the financial clerk of the district may make claim payments in advance of board allowance for the following kinds of expenses if the board has adopted a resolution under subsection (a):

(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions.

(2) License or permit fees.

(3) Insurance premiums.

(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.

(5) General grant programs for which advance funding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced.

(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.

(7) Maintenance or service agreements.

(8) Leases or rental agreements.

(9) Bond or coupon payments.

(10) Payroll.

(11) State or federal taxes.

(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.

(13) Expenses described in a resolution.

(c) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the financial clerk of the district.

(d) The board shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.

As added by P.L.129-2011, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-9
Opposing petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Any interested person may:

(1) appear at the hearing under section 8 of this chapter either in person or by attorney; and

(2) oppose the petition.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-9
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The division of nature preserves shall administer this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-35-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-35-4-2
Natural resources commission as advisory body
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The natural resources commission is the advisory body referred to in Article 5(a) of the Interstate Mining Compact.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.2-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-14
Drainage commissioners; chairman; secretary
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The drainage commissioners:

(1) shall elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners chairman; and

(2) may elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners secretary.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-86.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-86.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.225-2005, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.113-2014, SEC.88; P.L.219-2014, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-13-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-13-8-1
State support of marinas
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a marina located in a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).

(b) The state may not give money or other consideration to a marina unless the marina fulfills the following conditions:

(1) Provides a boat ramp without charge for access by Indiana residents to the waters served by the marina.

(2) Provides access to marina property without charge for fishing by Indiana residents in the waters served by the marina.

(3) Dedicates at least eight percent (8%) of the total number of parking spaces at the marina for parking of vehicles, including boat trailers, by Indiana residents without charge.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-8
Primary source of water; compensation not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The state may not require compensation for water that:

(1) comes from a reservoir impoundment financed by the state; and

(2) is provided to water users in an area in which the outlet of the reservoir impoundment has been the primary source of water for domestic, industrial, and public use for at least fifty (50) years.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-19
Commission's hearings to determine facts
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) In determining the facts, the division of water, on behalf of the commission, shall do the following:

(1) Hold hearings at which the division of water shall give any interested person the right to be heard.

(2) At the request of an interested person, hold hearings at the county seat of a county containing land in the proposed district.

(3) Choose the county seat.

(b) The division of water shall give notice of the hearings by publication at least one (1) time in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in each county containing land in the proposed district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-23.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 14-9-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-9-8
Restrictions on grant usage
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If a county is awarded a grant under this chapter, the county must establish a special account within the county's general fund. The grant must be deposited in the special account for the county sheriff's or fiscal body's exclusive use in providing law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within the county.

(b) The county sheriff or fiscal body may use grant money as authorized under this chapter without appropriation. However, itemized receipts for expenditures of money granted from the fund must be submitted for inspection and review upon request of the department. At the request of the department, the county auditor of the participating county shall conduct an audit of the account.

(c) The receipt of a grant under this chapter may not be used as a basis for lowering the county's maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy.

(d) All individuals providing law enforcement services using a grant under this chapter, whether under the authority of the county sheriff or under a contract with the fiscal body, must meet the minimum training requirement set forth in IC 5-2-1-9.

As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2011, SEC.2; P.L.219-2014, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-0.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8. Expired 7-1-2024 by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-19-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-19-1-1.5
Recreational trails guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) Before March 1, 2016, the department shall develop guidelines concerning recreational trails and amend the guidelines as necessary or advisable thereafter. The guidelines must address at least the following issues:

(1) Clear statement of ownership and management of each trail.

(2) Right-of-way inconsistencies.

(3) The division of responsibility for maintenance of fences, for drainage, and for maintenance of drainage or drain tiles.

(4) Tree, weed, and brush removal between responsible parties and landowners adjacent to recreational trails.

(5) Mowing responsibility.

(6) Law enforcement jurisdiction.

(7) Signage.

(8) Conflict resolution procedures.

(9) Appeal procedures.

(10) Use by public utility facilities.

(b) In developing the recreational trail guidelines described in subsection (a), the division shall consult with various groups, organizations, and agencies that will be impacted by the guidelines.

(c) The department may adopt guidelines, without complying with IC 4-22-2, to implement this section.

As added by P.L.67-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-15-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-15-2-9
Gas or flammable liquids
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to motor fuel or fuel used in pocket cigarette, cigar, or pipe lighters.

(b) A person may not carry in a boat that is:

(1) kept, maintained, or operated upon public water; and

(2) used to carry passengers for hire;

gas, liquefied gas, or an inflammable liquid capable of being used for cooking, heating, or lighting.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-3.3
"Parcel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. As used in this chapter, "parcel" refers to a particular parcel identified by a unique parcel number as described in 50 IAC 26-2-31.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-25
Withholding land for prospecting or lease
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. This chapter does not require the commission to offer a tract of land for prospecting or lease. The commission may withhold a tract from prospecting or leasing for petroleum purposes if in the commission's judgment the best interest of the state will be served by so doing.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-21.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-31-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-31-2-12
Trustee of stewardship trusts
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The trustee of trust I and trust II shall do the following:

(1) Accept the following:

(A) Transfers from the fund to trust I and trust II in accordance with this chapter.

(B) Any other unrestricted contribution to the trust.

(2) Invest contributions to trust I to earn the highest interest consistent with prudent management for permanent preservation of principal.

(3) Invest contributions to trust II to earn the highest interest consistent with prudent investment, preservation of principal, and reasonable liquidity.

(4) Distribute the income from trust I and trust II quarterly in accordance with the instructions to be provided by the division under section 15 of this chapter.

(5) Distribute the principal of trust II upon and in accordance with instructions from the division under section 16 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-98 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-98
"Flood hazard areas"
Status: in_force

Sec. 98. "Flood hazard areas", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, IC 14-28-3, and IC 14-28-4, means those flood plains or parts of flood plains that have not been adequately protected from flood water by means of dikes, levees, reservoirs, or other works approved by the natural resources commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-22-3(6); 13-2-22.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-11-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-11-2-1
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following:

(1) Department meetings.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the director, the work of the department and the divisions.

(b) The department may not adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the establishment of fees for the following:

(1) Programs of the department or the commission.

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

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

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

(c) The director shall:

(1) adopt provisional rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1;

(2) adopt interim rules under IC 4-22-2-37.2; and

(3) approve for preliminary adoption rules for readoption under IC 4-22-2.6 that do not contain changes to the rules.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.116; P.L.123-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-15
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. An appeal may be had from the finding and judgment of the court as provided by law in other civil cases.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-23-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-23-4-4
Removal and sale of merchantable timber; investigations and inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state forester or the state forester's designee shall investigate the feasibility of the department entering into arrangements for removal and sale of merchantable timber, taking into consideration the following:

(1) Local market conditions.

(2) Adaptability of terrain for cutting and removal of timber.

(3) Potential hazards to surrounding stands of timber.

(4) Other matters that the department requests.

(b) The state forester or the state forester's designee shall inspect areas in which timber is removed to determine if cutting and removal of timber is conducted in a manner that protects and preserves topsoil and surrounding growths.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-33-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-33-8-7
Exceptional benefits from flood prevention and control or improved drainage
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) In determining the existence and amount of exceptional benefits resulting from the accomplishment of the purpose of:

(1) flood prevention and control;

(2) improving drainage; or

(3) both;

for a district having a district plan incorporating a watershed work plan prepared in cooperation with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the federal Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), the appraisers shall be guided in their determination of what real property receives exceptional benefits by the studies of the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding land to be benefited that have been incorporated onto a map of the watershed and made a part of the district plan.

(b) The only other real property that the appraisers may consider as exceptionally benefited is real property that has a higher and better use as an incidental result of the works of improvement.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-16
Necessary expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The necessary expenses of establishing a district include the following:

(1) Costs of printing, publication, mailing, surveying, and abstracting.

(2) Court costs.

(3) Reasonable attorney's fees for establishing the district.

(4) Reasonable engineering fees for preliminary studies.

(b) General, legal, and administrative costs and costs incident to preparing a district plan include the following:

(1) Payment of directors.

(2) Secretarial services.

(3) Transportation, administrative, engineering, and legal fees.

(4) Printing, mailing, basic supplies, office equipment, and rental of office space.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-72.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-237 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-237
"Registry"
Status: in_force

Sec. 237. "Registry", for purposes of IC 14-31-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-2-6.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-38-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-22-38-6
Unlawful sale or shipment of wild animals, nests, or eggs; unlawful guide services
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "guide services" means fishing or hunting guide or outfitter services that are offered or provided for money or other consideration. The term includes services by a person who for money or other consideration:

(1) offers or advertises to transport an individual;

(2) transports an individual to a location;

(3) offers or advertises to assist, provide direction, or provide advice to an individual; or

(4) assists, provides direction, or provides advice to an individual;

for the purpose of hunting or fishing.

(b) As used in this section, "sell" includes barters, purchases, and offers to sell, barter, or purchase.

(c) As used in this section, "ship" includes transporting, delivering for shipment or transport, and causing to be shipped or transported.

(d) As used in this section, "wild animal" includes the following:

(1) A living or dead wild animal.

(2) A part of a living or dead wild animal.

(e) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of less than five hundred dollars ($500) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(f) A person who:

(1) provides guide services; and

(2) knowingly or intentionally transports an individual to private property to hunt or fish without the permission or consent of the landowner;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(g) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five hundred dollars ($500) but less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 6 felony.

(h) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 5 felony.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.204; P.L.219-2014, SEC.31; P.L.38-2015, SEC.1; P.L.154-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-15-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-15-13-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply when a motorboat is moored, anchored, docked, or aground.

As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-37-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-37-4-1
Permit required for oil and gas activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not drill, deepen, operate, or convert a well for oil and gas purposes without a permit issued by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.80-2005, SEC.2; P.L.78-2010, SEC.4; P.L.42-2011, SEC.32; P.L.140-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5.4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 14-33-5.4-8
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Promptly after being appointed or elected under this chapter, a director shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I shall, to the best of my ability, strive to accomplish the purposes for which the district is established and properly to operate and maintain its works of improvement.".

As added by P.L.185-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-13-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-13-4-3
Establishment of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The river marina development commission is established.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-20
Department may bring action for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The department may bring an action under IC 14-25.5-4 for damages caused by a person who violates this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-34-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-34-6-7
Release of bond or deposit; publication of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) After a permit is issued, the permittee may apply to the director for the release of all or part of the bond or deposit. As part of the bond release application, the permittee must do the following:

(1) Submit copies of letters that the permittee has sent by certified mail to:

(A) adjoining property owners;

(B) local government bodies;

(C) planning agencies;

(D) sewage and water treatment authorities; or

(E) water companies;

in the county in which the surface coal mining and reclamation operation is located notifying the entities of the bond release application.

(2) Within thirty (30) days after filing the bond release application, submit a copy of an advertisement placed at least one (1) time a week for four (4) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the surface coal mining and reclamation operation is located. The advertisement must contain the following:

(A) A notification of the precise location of the land affected.

(B) The number of acres.

(C) The permit and the date of approval.

(D) The amount of the bond filed and the part sought to be released.

(E) The type and appropriate dates of reclamation work performed.

(F) A description of the results achieved relating to the operator's approved reclamation plan.

(b) The director may initiate an application for the release of a bond. If a bond release application is initiated by the director, the department shall perform the notification and certification requirements otherwise imposed on the permittee under this section and section 8 of this chapter. However, the department may provide notice by publication under subsection (a)(2):

(1) with each publication of notice in the newspaper described in subsection (a)(2); or

(2) with the first publication of notice in the newspaper described in subsection (a)(2) and the three (3) subsequent publications of notice:

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

(B) on the official website of the county in which the surface coal mining and reclamation operation is located.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.26; P.L.152-2021, SEC.24; P.L.23-2026, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-21.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-23-6.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-23-6.5-6
Grant programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The program must complement grant programs established by the United States government for the program.

As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-3
"Height"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "height" means the vertical dimension of a structure as measured from the lowest point in the natural streambed or watercourse under the centerline of the structure to the top of the structure.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-4.5
Exception to requirement to obtain a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. A carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company is not required to obtain a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority under section 4 of this chapter if either of the following applies:

(1) The carbon dioxide transmission pipeline to be constructed and operated:

(A) begins and ends on the surface property above the storage facility; and

(B) does not cross:

(i) public property;

(ii) a public right-of-way; or

(iii) a parcel for which the pipeline company would be required to obtain a right-of-way or easement for the pipeline.

(2) The surface property above the storage facility crosses only one (1) or more of the following:

(A) An existing private easement.

(B) A private right-of-way.

As added by P.L.25-2025, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 14-20-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-20-11-5
Term of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The term of each member of the commission is four (4) years, with two (2) terms expiring each year.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-26-1(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-33-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-33-19-2
Levee district or association becoming district
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A levee district or levee association may become a district under this article in accord with this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-10
Cooperation in recruitment
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. At the request of the department, the department of education shall assist in carrying out the recruitment and selection of students to participate in the corps program. School corporations and governmental agencies are encouraged to cooperate with the department in recruiting for the corps program.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-8-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-17
Board; officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The board shall, at the board's first regular meeting to be conducted on the first July 1 or January 1 following appointment of the members and annually thereafter, elect the following officers:

(1) One (1) of the members as president.

(2) Another of the members as vice president, who shall perform the duties of the president during the absence or disability of the president.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-263 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-263
"St. Joseph River basin"
Status: in_force

Sec. 263. "St. Joseph River basin", for purposes of IC 14-30-6 and IC 14-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-22-25-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 25 / Section 14-22-25-2
Permit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not bring into Indiana, for the purpose of release or selling for release in Indiana, live fish, the fry of live fish, or any other living wild animal without a permit issued by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-20(1) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-38-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-22-38-2
Separate offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The:

(1) taking, catching, killing, possession, or transportation of each animal or part of an animal; or

(2) possession of each fishing, hunting, or trapping apparatus, appliance, or device;

in violation of this article constitutes a separate offense. Each day's possession of an animal or each day's possession of a fishing, hunting, or trapping apparatus, appliance, or device the possession of which is prohibited by this article constitutes a separate offense.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-22-5-5
Reversion of money
Status: in_force

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

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-13-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-13-4-1
"Commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the river marina development commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-33-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-33-3-2
Flood control
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a district described in IC 14-33-9-4.

(b) If one (1) purpose of the district is flood control, the commission and the court in establishing the boundaries of the district under this article shall consider all watersheds affected by the flooding water.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-5.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-32-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-32-7-2
"Geology"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "geology" means the study of the following:

(1) Earth materials, which are minerals, rocks, water, and soil.

(2) The processes that have formed earth materials.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-33-25-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 25 / Section 14-33-25-1
District marshal appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If the:

(1) board consists of directors in which each director of the board has been elected to the board under IC 14-33-5-2 or IC 14-33-5.4-3; and

(2) district plan requires the district to assume responsibility for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of public streets and alleys within the district;

the board may appoint a conservancy district marshal and fix the district marshal's compensation.

As added by P.L.122-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-87 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-87
"Exotic mammal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 87. "Exotic mammal", for purposes of IC 14-22, means a species that is:

(1) not native to Indiana; or

(2) extirpated from Indiana and either:

(A) a wild animal; or

(B) a feral animal other than a dog or cat.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-25-15-5
Responsibilities and powers of the natural resources commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The natural resources commission:

(1) except as provided in subdivision (2), may not:

(A) adopt rules to establish; or

(B) otherwise implement;

any mandatory program governing water conservation and efficiency under section 4.2 of the compact;

(2) may adopt rules to establish a mandatory program governing water conservation and efficiency under section 4.2 of the compact only if the general assembly adopts an act authorizing the adoption of the rules;

(3) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that implement voluntary water conservation and efficiency programs; and

(4) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, which may provide for general permits, for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of article 4 of the compact.

As added by P.L.4-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-26
Revenue bonds; refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The commission may issue refunding bonds in the commission's name for the following purposes:

(1) Refunding any bonds then outstanding and issued under this chapter or under IC 14-6-29.5 (before its repeal), including payment of redemption premium and interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of the outstanding bonds.

(2) If considered advisable by the commission, constructing improvements, extensions, or enlargements of a facility, a betterment, or an improvement in connection with which the bonds to be refunded have been issued.

(b) The issuance of the refunding bonds, the maturity dates and other details, and all rights, duties, and obligations of the holders of the refunding bonds and of the commission with respect to the refunding bonds are subject to this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 4 of this chapter by P.L.97-2004 apply only to property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2002.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.300.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 14-22-26.5-5
"Trained"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "trained" means having participated in specific instruction with a specified animal.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25.5-4-5
Actions by attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The division director may request the attorney general to institute an action in an appropriate court for the following:

(1) The recovery of civil penalties owed for a violation described in section 3 of this chapter.

(2) To restrain a person from commencing to violate or continuing to violate any of the following:

(A) An article to which this article applies or a rule adopted under an article to which this article applies.

(B) An order of the department.

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-22-28-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 28 / Section 14-22-28-4
Investigations; denial of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The director may have an investigation made of a complaint that wild animals are causing damage or posing a health or safety threat to persons or domestic animals. If it is found that:

(1) the damage has not been caused by wild animals; or

(2) the person did not comply with the requirements under this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

the director shall deny the permit according to the procedures in IC 4-21.5.

(b) A denial under this section is subject to administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-23(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.29; P.L.92-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-36-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-36-2-8
Price for land
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The determination of the negotiated price or condemnation price is subject to the following:

(1) Anticipated costs of reclamation.

(2) Cost of abating pollution conditions.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 14-26-2.1-3
Public trust
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Absent any authorized legislative conveyance before February 14, 2018, the state of Indiana owns all of Lake Michigan within the boundaries of Indiana in trust for the use and enjoyment of all citizens of Indiana.

(b) An owner of land that borders Lake Michigan does not have the exclusive right to use the water or land below the ordinary high water mark of Lake Michigan.

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-92 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-92
"Fixed assets"
Status: in_force

Sec. 92. "Fixed assets", for purposes of IC 14-34-7-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-7-4.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.3-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-10
Petitions to change boundaries or dissolve districts; procedures if not denied
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(a) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to change the boundaries of a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

(1) Record the determination.

(2) Define, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, the territory to be included in the proposed reconfigured district.

(3) In consultation with the petitioners, establish a name for the proposed reconfigured district.

(4) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.

(5) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.

(6) Supervise the conduct of the election.

(7) Publish the results of the election.

(8) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.

(b) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(b) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to dissolve a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

(1) Record the determination.

(2) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.

(3) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.

(4) Supervise the conduct of the election.

(5) Publish the results of the election.

(6) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-13
Exemption from boat speed limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, a person operating a boat competing in and during:

(1) a boat race;

(2) a water ski event; or

(3) any other organized boating activity;

over a fixed and marked course for which a permit has been issued by the department under this article may attempt to attain any speed of which the boat is capable.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-25.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.21-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-5
Regulation of wells for environmental protection
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall regulate the drilling, casing, operating, plugging, and abandoning of wells and any related fluid storage to prevent the following:

(1) Waste.

(2) Fresh water pollution.

(3) Blowouts.

(4) Cavings.

(5) Seepages.

(6) Fires.

(7) Unreasonably detrimental effects upon fish, wildlife, and botanical resources.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-235 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-235
"Recreational river"
Status: in_force

Sec. 235. "Recreational river", for purposes of IC 14-29-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-6-2.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-11
General powers of commissions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The commission may do the following:

(1) Exercise general supervision of and make rules for the administration of the affairs of the commission.

(2) Prescribe uniform rules pertaining to investigations and hearings.

(3) Supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the commission.

(4) Keep an accurate and a complete record of all commission proceedings and assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the commission.

(5) Make recommendations and an annual report to the legislative body of the county or municipality concerning the operation of the commission.

(6) Make recommendations to the legislative body on the adoption of the initial flood plain zoning ordinance and amendments and any other matter within the commission's jurisdiction under this chapter.

(7) Prepare, publish, and distribute reports, ordinances, and other material relating to the activities authorized under this chapter.

(8) Sue and be sued collectively by the commission's legal name, service of process being had on the president of the commission or any of the members in an action.

(9) Invoke any legal, equitable, or special remedy for the enforcement of this chapter or the commission's action taken under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-6
"Wild ginseng"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "wild ginseng" means ginseng in or harvested from the ginseng's native habitat, whether the ginseng:

(1) occurs naturally from that habitat; or

(2) was introduced or increased in abundance by:

(A) sowing ginseng seed; or

(B) transplanting ginseng plants from other areas.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-10
Appeal of assessment; bond; summons; pleadings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A person assessed may appeal the assessment to the circuit or superior court of the county in which the proceedings for the construction of the work were held by filing with the clerk of the court, within ten (10) days after the date of posting the notices, an appeal bond:

(1) payable to the committee in the amount of two (2) times the assessment;

(2) with surety to the approval of the clerk; and

(3) conditioned that the person will prosecute the appeal and pay all costs that are adjudged against the person.

(b) The clerk shall issue a summons for the committee served by the sheriff.

(c) The committee shall file with the clerk the following:

(1) A copy of the record of the assessment for the repairs.

(2) The notice of the assessment.

(3) A statement showing when and where the notices were posted.

(d) Other pleadings are not necessary.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-3(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-17-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-17-2-4
Redemption of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. At any time within two (2) years from the first day of the next tax sale following the designation of real property as conservation land, the owner, occupant, or other person having an interest in the real property may redeem the real property by paying an amount that would be required by law to redeem the real property if the real property had been sold for taxes on the first day of the tax sale when the real property was last offered for sale to pay all the delinquent taxes, interest, and charges on the real property.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-25-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-25-6-4
Injection of potable water from prolific aquifer
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person may inject, pump, or otherwise introduce potable ground water into an underground formation that contains nonpotable water if:

(1) the potable water is obtained from a prolific aquifer adjacent to a permanent flowing stream that is rapidly recharged; and

(2) the operator:

(A) notifies the department on a form prescribed by the department of the use of the prolific aquifer; and

(B) includes on the form a fair approximation of the volume of potable water to be used.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-10
Assistant secretary and clerks of smaller district; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) After an election is held under this chapter, the assistant secretary of the smaller district shall do the following:

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

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

(3) Record the election results in the records of the smaller district.

(4) Certify the results of the election to the county auditor and the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the smaller district as promptly as possible.

(b) The clerks of the smaller district shall do the following:

(1) Count the ballots.

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

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-71 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-71
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 71. "Director" refers to the director of the department of natural resources.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-2.5-2(f); 13-2-2.6-3; 3-2-11.1-1 part; 13-2-26-3(b); 13-4-6-2(m); 13-4.1-1-3(3); 13-8-2-8; 14-1-3-1(k); 14-1-3.5-1 part; 14-2-2-1 part; 14-2-8.5-1(b); 14-3-3.3-1(e); 14-3-3.4-1 part; 14-3-18-4; 14-4-8-1 part; 14-6-36-4; 14-7-1-8; 14-8-2-72; New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.132-1996, SEC.2; P.L.39-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-22-15-1
License requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An individual may not take another individual sport fishing for hire on:

(1) Indiana waters;

(2) waters containing state owned fish; or

(3) boundary waters of Indiana;

without a fishing guide's license issued by the director.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-20-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-20-16-1
Governors' portraits collection; care and maintenance budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The governors' portraits collection is placed in the custody of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation (IC 4-37-2-1). The collection shall be permanently displayed in public areas of the state house under the supervision of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation, which is charged with its care and maintenance.

(b) The chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation shall inspect each painting in the collection annually in the company of one (1) or more experts in the field of art conservation selected by the chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation.

(c) After the inauguration of each governor, the chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation, with the concurrence of the governor, shall select and commission an artist to paint the governor's portrait. The portrait must be hung in the permanent collection immediately following the completion and acceptance of the portrait by the chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation and the governor.

(d) The Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation shall include in its budget requests the amount the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation considers necessary to:

(1) provide for the proper care, maintenance, and display of the governors' portraits collection; and

(2) commission the painting of an oil portrait of each governor for the collection.

The Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation may use appropriated funds or any other funds provided for these purposes.

(e) The chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation, in discharging the duties under this section, shall use the appropriate cultural and technical resources of the state, including the department, Indiana historical bureau, and the Indiana department of administration.

As added by P.L.69-2009, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-198 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-198
"Participating county"
Status: in_force

Sec. 198. "Participating county" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-30-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-6-1.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-30-7-1, the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-1.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-30-7-2, the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-2.

(4) For purposes of IC 14-30-7-3, the meaning set forth in IC 14-30-7-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 36-7-6.1-3; subdivision (2) formerly 36-7-6.2-1(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-2001, SEC.3; P.L.123-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-18.6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-18.6
Publication and submission of proposed substantial changes to historic properties
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.6. (a) As used in this section, "substantial alteration" means a conspicuous, exterior material change in a historic site or historic structure which, in the good faith judgment of a state college or university, affects the historic character of the historic site or historic structure.

(b) If a proposed project of a state educational institution involves the substantial alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic site or historic structure, the state educational institution shall submit a description of the proposed project to the division and publish a notice describing the project one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the proposed project is located. The submission of the description and the publication of the notice must be at least thirty (30) days before the commencement of the proposed project.

As added by P.L.54-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.174; P.L.130-2018, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-12.5
Voluntary monitoring program
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) The department shall cooperate with the United States Geological Survey to establish a program under which volunteers may monitor the water resource and provide monitoring data to the commission, the department, and the United States Geological Survey. Data derived from the voluntary monitoring conducted under the program may be:

(1) collected and disseminated by the commission under section 12(1) of this chapter; and

(2) used by the commission in conducting the continuing assessment of the availability of the water resource under section 11(1) of this chapter.

(b) The department may cooperate with other local, state, and federal governmental agencies in implementing this section.

(c) The commission, under IC 4-22-2 and section 10(a) of this chapter, may adopt rules concerning the administration of this section. Section 10(c) and 10(d) of this chapter does not apply to the adoption of rules under this subsection.

As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-25-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-25-6-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter, including the violation of an order issued under section 1 of this chapter, commits a Class C infraction. Each day of violation constitutes a separate infraction.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-8
Night speed limit
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Subject to section 9 of this chapter, a person may not operate a boat during the period between sunset and sunrise at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-23(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-131.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-131.5
"Includes"
Status: in_force

Sec. 131.5. "Includes" means includes but is not limited to.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-4
District electing to furnish water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A district established for the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use may elect to furnish water supply under this chapter if:

(1) the district plan; or

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

so states.

(b) A district that adds the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use may elect in the manner provided by subsection (a) to furnish water supply under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-144 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-144
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-3(10).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 14-22-39-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-22-39-1
Concurrent power of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The attorney general has concurrent power with prosecuting attorneys to enforce this article, including the power to approve and file an affidavit charging a violation of law under this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-5.4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-5.4
Depth requirement waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.4. (a) A storage operator may apply to the department for a depth requirement waiver.

(b) An application under subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) The depth of each proposed injection zone.

(2) The location of each injection well.

(3) The name and depth of all underground sources of drinking water within the area of review.

(4) A map of the area of review.

(5) The names of public water supplies:

(A) affected;

(B) reasonably likely to be affected; or

(C) served;

by underground sources of drinking water in the area of review.

(6) The results of an underground injection control and public water system supervision consultation of all states and tribes having jurisdiction over lands within the area of review of a well for which a waiver is sought.

(7) A supplemental report that meets the requirements set by the department that provides data as required by section 5.3 of this chapter.

(c) A storage operator that applies to the department for a depth requirement waiver must post public notice that a waiver application was submitted by publication in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in each county affected by the application. Notice under this subsection must include the information required under subsection (b).

(d) Following public notice under this section, the department shall provide all information provided in the application to the department of environmental management and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The department of environmental management must concur or dissent in writing regarding the waiver. The department shall request feedback and a concurrence on the application from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(e) To make a decision whether to concur or dissent, the department of environmental management may do the following:

(1) Request that additional information be provided to support a decision.

(2) Require that public notice of new information be initiated.

(f) The department may not approve a waiver without a written concurrence from the:

(1) department of environmental management; and

(2) United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(g) If a waiver is issued, not later than thirty (30) days after the waiver is issued, the department and the department of environmental management shall post the following on their respective websites:

(1) The depth of each proposed injection zone.

(2) The location of each injection well.

(3) The name and depth of each underground source of drinking water within the area of review.

(4) A map of the area of review.

(5) The names of each public water supply affected, reasonably likely to be affected, or served by underground sources of drinking water in the area of review.

(6) The date the waiver was issued.

(h) Upon receiving a waiver under this section, the storage operator must comply with any modified construction requirements or other requirements resulting from the waiver.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-12.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-12.1
Injection pressure; stimulation program; well operating requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.1. (a) Except during stimulation, a storage operator must ensure that injection pressure does not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the fracture pressure of an injection zone to ensure that the injection does not initiate new fractures or propagate existing fractures in the injection zone.

(b) Injection pressure may not initiate fractures in a confining zone or cause the movement of injection or formation fluids that endangers an underground source of drinking water.

(c) A stimulation program must be approved by the department as part of the permit application and incorporated into the permit.

(d) A storage operator shall meet injection well operating requirements established by the department.

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

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-301.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-301.1
"Wake boarding"
Status: in_force

Sec. 301.1. "Wake boarding" means to:

(1) use a short board with or without foot bindings on which a rider is towed by a motorboat across a wake; or

(2) operate a motorboat that creates a wake and that tows or is intended to tow a person who uses a short board with or without foot bindings on which the person is towed by the motorboat across the motorboat's wake.

As added by P.L.154-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-3
"Burial ground" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "burial ground" means ground in which human remains are buried, including the surrounding area that is either:

(1) marked by a permanent visible boundary, including a fence or wall; or

(2) if there is not a permanent visible boundary, determined by the department based on records or surveys of the land containing the historic or prehistoric site in which human remains, mounds, or burial objects are reported to occur.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) The land associated with or incidental to the burial of human remains.

(2) Subject to section 1 of this chapter, historic cemeteries or land with human remains buried before January 1, 1940.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-5
Duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department shall do the following:

(1) Establish warning sign standards and requirements for low head dams that are on the roster. The department may reference standards or best practices established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(2) Provide information on low head dam safety.

(3) Provide contact information for the department so that a low head dam owner can discuss options for low head dam removal or modification.

(4) Not more than ninety (90) days after the commission adopts a roster, notify each identified owner of a low head dam on the roster by certified mail of the requirements for a low head dam under this chapter.

(5) Not more than ninety (90) days after the department receives information of a new owner of a low head dam on the roster, notify the new owner by certified mail of the requirements for a low head dam under this chapter.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31.5 / Section 14-22-31.5-6
Liability relating to noise
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who owns, operates, or uses a shooting range is not liable in any civil or criminal matter relating to noise or noise pollution that results from the operation or use of the shooting range if the construction and operation of the shooting range were legal at the time of its initial construction or initial operation, and the shooting range continues to operate in a manner that would have been legal at the time of the inception or initial operation.

As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-22.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-10-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-10-3-10
Employees not required to declare political, religious, or fraternal affiliations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An individual employed under this chapter may not be required to declare the individual's political, religious, or fraternal affiliations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-40 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-40
Contractor's bond; aggregate liability of surety
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. The aggregate liability of the surety on a bond for all liabilities may not exceed the penalty of the bond.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-15 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-23-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-23-7-2
Declaration of emergency fire hazard area
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the governor receives information from:

(1) the director;

(2) the county commissioners of a county; or

(3) the executive of a city or town;

that because of drought conditions existing in an area the lives of the people, forests, fields, woodland, livestock, structures, or other property are endangered by a fire hazard, the governor may, in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, after investigation, declare an area within Indiana as an emergency fire hazard area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-7-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5.4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 14-33-5.4-2
"Relative" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "relative" of a candidate or trustee means an individual who is related to the candidate or trustee, or to the spouse of the candidate or trustee, as one (1) of the following:

(1) Son.

(2) Daughter.

(3) Grandson.

(4) Granddaughter.

(5) Great-grandson.

(6) Great-granddaughter.

(7) Father.

(8) Mother.

(9) Grandfather.

(10) Grandmother.

(11) Great-grandfather.

(12) Great-grandmother.

(13) Brother.

(14) Sister.

(15) Nephew.

(16) Niece.

(17) Uncle.

(18) Aunt.

(b) For the purposes of this section, relatives by adoption, half-blood, marriage, or remarriage are treated as relatives of whole kinship.

As added by P.L.185-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-33-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-33-14-7
Normal maintenance work budgeted
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The appropriation to the fund does not relieve the board of the duty to budget annually the normal maintenance work anticipated during the next fiscal year.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-89(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-30.5-1-11
"Water infrastructure" excludes drinking water project
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A reference in this article to "water infrastructure" or "water infrastructure purposes" excludes any drinking water project in a county, city, or town that is located inside or outside of a commission's designated watershed, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-14
Traffic rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A person operating a boat shall observe all traffic rules under 33 CFR 83, if applicable.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-26.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.69-2009, SEC.3; P.L.94-2026, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 14-18-1.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 14-18-1.5-7
Transfer of rules, powers, property, and employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The rules adopted by the Indiana department of administration before July 1, 2012, concerning the state land office are considered, after June 30, 2012, rules of the commission. A reference to the state land office within the Indiana department of administration in a statute, rule, or other document before July 1, 2012, is considered a reference to the state land office within the department.

(b) All powers, duties, assets, liabilities, records, property, appropriations, and employees of the state land office within the Indiana department of administration on June 30, 2012, are transferred to the state land office within the department.

As added by P.L.151-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-34-19-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-34-19-1.1
The STREAM act fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the STREAM act fund established by subsection (b).

(b) The STREAM act fund is established for the following purposes:

(1) Acid mine drainage, abatement, and treatment.

(2) Subsidence prevention, abatement, and control.

(3) Coal mine fire prevention, abatement, and control.

(c) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Accrued interest and other investment earnings of the fund.

(2) Gifts, grants, donations, or appropriations from any source.

(d) The department shall administer the fund.

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

(f) 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 these investments must be deposited in the fund.

(g) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for purposes of the fund.

As added by P.L.164-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26 / Section 14-22-26-5
Suspension of permit; seizure and holding of animals; adjudicative proceedings; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If an emergency exists, the director may summarily suspend a permit issued under this chapter. The director may summarily seize and hold an animal for which a permit is required under this chapter, pending the outcome of the proceedings under this section, if either of the following conditions exist:

(1) A permit has not been issued to possess the animal.

(2) A permit has been issued to possess the animal, but the director believes that an emergency exists because at least one (1) of the following conditions exists:

(A) The animal is in a position to harm another animal.

(B) The life or health of the animal is in peril.

(b) After suspending a permit or seizing and holding an animal under subsection (a), the department shall proceed as quickly as feasible to provide the opportunity for completed adjudicative proceedings under IC 4-21.5. The proceedings may result in the revocation, temporary suspension, or modification of the permit. Provision may be made for a final disposition with respect to the wild animal, including confiscation of the animal. IC 4-21.5 provides the exclusive remedy available to a person aggrieved by a determination of the department under this section.

(c) The director may contract with experts in the handling of animals for which a permit is required under this chapter to assist the director in seizing and holding an animal under this section. A person who seizes and holds an animal under a contract with the director is not subject to legal action arising from the seizure or holding to the same extent as if the person was an employee of the department.

(d) The owner of an animal seized under this section is liable for the costs of seizing and holding the animal and of the proceedings under this section, including a trial, if any.

(e) A law enforcement officer or an employee of the department is not liable for the destruction of a permitted animal that escapes an enclosure and poses a threat to public safety.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-21(e), (f), (g), (h).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-3
"Sewerage system" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "sewerage system" means plants, works, systems, facilities, or properties used or having the capacity for use in connection with the:

(1) collection;

(2) carrying away;

(3) treating;

(4) neutralizing;

(5) stabilizing; or

(6) disposing;

of sewage, industrial waste, or other wastes and any integral part of the wastes.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Disposal fields, lagoons, pumping stations, drainage ditches, surface water intercepting sewers, lateral sewers, force mains, pipes, pipelines, conduits, equipments, and appurtenances.

(2) All properties, rights, easements, and franchises relating to the system considered necessary or convenient by the board.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-17
Contents of application
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. An application for a permit must include the following:

(1) The description and acreage of affected area under the requested permit.

(2) The name of each owner of the surface of the area of land to be affected by the permit.

(3) The name of each owner of all surface area within five hundred (500) feet of any part of the affected area.

(4) The name of the owner of the mineral to be mined.

(5) The permanent and temporary post office addresses of the applicant.

(6) The written consent of the applicant and other persons, if any, necessary to grant access to the director or the director's designee to the area under application from the date of application until the expiration of a permit granted under the application and thereafter for the time that is necessary to assure compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(7) The proposed method of operation, grading work, and drainage control and a reclamation plan for the affected area, which must meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-1.8
Special circumstances hunter; card
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.8. (a) As used in this section, "individual with special circumstances" means an individual who:

(1) has a developmental disability (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-118);

(2) is determined to be a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8); or

(3) has a permanent disability as determined by rules adopted by the department.

(b) As used in this section, "special circumstances hunter" means an individual with special circumstances who hunts under a special circumstances hunting safety card issued under this section.

(c) As used in this section, "special circumstances hunting safety card" refers to the card issued to a special circumstances hunter.

(d) The department may issue a special circumstances hunting safety card to a resident or nonresident who qualifies under the rules adopted by the department as authorized under this section.

(e) The commission shall establish the criteria for determining qualifications for a special circumstances hunting safety card.

(f) A special circumstances hunter may hunt in Indiana if the special circumstances hunter attends the course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35.

(g) A special circumstances hunter must:

(1) comply with the requirements under this article, including obtaining a valid hunting license issued under IC 14-22-11, and the rules adopted by the department; and

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

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

(B) holds a valid hunting license issued under IC 14-22-11.

(h) An individual described in subsection (g)(2) who accompanies a special circumstances hunter:

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

(2) may not accompany more than two (2) holders of a special circumstances hunting safety card at one (1) time.

(i) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.

As added by P.L.204-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.26; P.L.145-2026, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-6
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department shall administer this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-11
Financial responsibility bonds; compensation, forfeiture
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) After a bond is filed under section 10 of this chapter, the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility and a complaining lake owner may enter into a written agreement for compensation to the lake owner instead of bond forfeiture.

(b) If:

(1) the operator and lake owner have not entered into an agreement within three (3) years after a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter has been issued; and

(2) the freshwater lake has not returned to normal;

the director shall order the forfeit to the benefit of the lake owner of the part of the bond filed under section 10 of this chapter that is needed to provide compensation under section 10 of this chapter.

(c) If a financial responsibility bond has been filed for the benefit of more than one (1) complaining lake owner, the amount of the bond forfeited under subsection (b) shall be distributed to the affected complaining lake owners on a pro rata basis.

(d) Instead of forfeiting a bond under subsection (b), the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility may pay cash to a lake owner in the amount of the part of the bond forfeited under subsection (b).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-13(c), (d), (e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-13
Expenses and attorney's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The commission shall establish standards for determining expenses and attorney's fees under IC 14-37-13.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-4-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-53 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-53
Auditor; extension of assessments upon duplicate
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. (a) The auditor shall then extend the assessments upon a special duplicate:

(1) to be provided for the auditor at the expense of the county;

(2) to be known as the lake duplicate; and

(3) for recording all assessments under this chapter in the county.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), in extending the assessments upon the duplicates, the auditor shall, in the first instance, extend the assessments for the full period of payment of all assessments, as fixed by the surveyor.

(c) Assessments of less than twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be paid within one (1) year.

(d) The auditor shall calculate and add to each successive installment interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per year until the date fixed for payment.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-19 part.]

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

Sec. 3. The city of Indianapolis shall, at the city's own expense, do the following:

(1) Maintain the walks and lawns in and adjacent to the grounds in good condition at all times.

(2) Reforest the land with trees as needed, caring for, training, and preserving the trees as much as possible.

(3) Keep the grounds as well lighted as parks owned by the city.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-33-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-33-9-9
District not considered municipal corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A district is not considered a municipal corporation with respect to limitations on the amount of the district's indebtedness irrespective of how that indebtedness is secured in a pledge of the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-74(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-35 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-35
Restitution orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) In addition to:

(1) a:

(A) sentence imposed under this chapter for a felony or misdemeanor; or

(B) judgment imposed under this chapter for an infraction; and

(2) an order for restitution to a victim;

a court may order an individual to make restitution to the archeology preservation trust fund established under section 34 of this chapter for the division's costs incurred because of the offense committed by the individual.

(b) In ordering restitution under this section, the court shall consider the following:

(1) The schedule of costs submitted to the court by the division.

(2) The cost to the property owner to restore or repair the damaged area of an archeological site or burial ground and place the property in the property's original condition as nearly as practicable.

(3) The amount of restitution that the individual is or will be able to pay.

(c) The court shall immediately forward to the division a copy of an order for restitution made under this section.

As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-34-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 34 / Section 14-22-34-4
"Nongame species" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "nongame species" means any wild mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, mollusk, crustacean, or other wild animal not otherwise legally classified by Indiana statute or rule.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31.5 / Section 14-22-31.5-1
"Local unit of government" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "local unit of government" means a county, city, town, or township.

As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-1.2
"Acquiescence"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "acquiescence" means consent without conditions, tacit or passive compliance, or acceptance.

As added by P.L.6-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-52 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-52
"Conservation easement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. "Conservation easement", for purposes of IC 14-29-6-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-29-6-13.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-23
Board; supervision of internal affairs
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The board may supervise the board's internal affairs in the same manner as other municipal legislative and administrative bodies.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-1
Applicability; exception
Status: in_force

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

(1) A structure that meets the following conditions:

(A) Is built for the sole purpose of erosion control, watering livestock, recreation, or providing a haven or refuge for fish or wildlife.

(B) Has a drainage area above the dam of not more than one (1) square mile.

(C) Does not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.

(D) Does not impound a volume of more than one hundred (100) acre-feet of water.

(2) A structure that is regulated under the federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, unless the structure is proposed to be retained as a permanent structure after bond release.

(3) Except for a structure under subsection (b), a structure that is a low hazard dam or a significant hazard dam that meets only one (1) of the following conditions:

(A) Has a drainage area above the dam of not more than one (1) square mile.

(B) Does not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.

(C) Does not impound a volume of more than one hundred (100) acre-feet of water.

(b) This chapter applies to a structure that is listed on the roster of low head dams provided in IC 14-27-7.3.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-2
"Political subdivision" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-6.]

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

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "natural resources" means the water, fish, plant life, and minerals in a public freshwater lake.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-23-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-23-7-5
Open burning prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "open burning" means burning under such conditions that the products of combustion are emitted directly into the surrounding air and are not conducted into the air through a stack, chimney, duct, or pipe. The term includes above ground or underground smoldering fires.

(b) A person who:

(1) throws from a vehicle matches, ashes, or burning material; or

(2) conducts open burning;

during the period of a proclamation commits a Class C misdemeanor.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-23-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-23-4-6
Payments to counties; distributions to fire departments
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Pro rata payments to a county shall be made at the close of each fiscal year on a fiscal year basis. The payments shall be made to the county by certification on the part of the department of the specific amounts due the county upon submission by the county of state vouchers stating the amounts due. The payments shall be made by the department in the same manner and procedure as other voucher claims upon the state are paid.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), fifty percent (50%) of the payments made to each county under this section shall be appropriated and equally distributed to the volunteer fire departments within the county that have a cooperative lease agreement or contract with the division of forestry.

(c) Unless the county legislative body allows a greater distribution, each fire department is limited to receiving a maximum annual distribution under this section of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-4-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-2006, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-17-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-17-2-3
Duties of county auditors
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Each county auditor who receives a list of real property designated as conservation land shall note the designation upon the auditor's register of sales for taxes in a manner similar to that in which tax sales of real property are noted. The designated real property:

(1) shall continue to be carried upon the tax duplicate;

(2) is subject to taxation until title is created in the state as provided in this chapter; and

(3) unless redeemed within the time provided in this chapter, may not be offered for sale at a tax sale.

(b) Each county auditor shall provide the commission with all information pertaining to the assessment, collection, and redemption of real property in the county that is necessary to administer this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-13
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The bureau of motor vehicles and the natural resources commission established by IC 14-10-1-1 shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.

(b) The bureau of motor vehicles shall adopt rules concerning the following matters:

(1) The suspension of a motorboat operator's license under section 14 of this chapter.

(2) The assessment of points under section 17 of this chapter against a person who commits a misdemeanor by operating a motorboat.

(c) The natural resources commission shall adopt rules concerning the following matters:

(1) The duties of the department under this chapter.

(2) The information that a boating education course must offer in order to be approved by the department for purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-11.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-11.1
Establishment and administration of forest restoration fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.1. (a) The forest restoration fund is established. Expenditures from the fund may be made only to carry out the purpose of restoration, conservation, and improvement of lands:

(1) classified as native forest land, forest plantations, or wildlands under IC 6-1.1-6; and

(2) approved by the state forester.

(b) The foundation shall do the following:

(1) Hold the fund in the name of the foundation.

(2) Administer the fund.

(3) Make all expenditures from the fund.

(c) Gifts of money to the fund or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund or the foundation shall be deposited in the fund.

(d) The expenses of administering this chapter shall be paid from money in the fund.

(e) The money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year remains in the fund and does not revert to any other fund. If the foundation is terminated, the money in the fund reverts to the department.

(f) The fund is subject to audit as if the foundation were a state agency.

As added by P.L.66-2006, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-23
Carryover of balance in drainage maintenance fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A balance remaining in the drainage maintenance fund at the end of a year shall be carried forward into the drainage maintenance fund for the ensuing year.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-9
Summary of sales transactions; "selling season"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "selling season" means the season established by the commission under section 14(b)(2) of this chapter.

(b) Each ginseng dealer shall submit a summary of all ginseng purchased and sold by the ginseng dealer during the selling season to the department within thirty (30) days of the last day of the selling season. The summary must also contain other information and be prepared in the manner required by the department by rule.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-4-8-1 part; 14-4-8-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-10
Hearing on oil or gas well leaks
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Any person may request a hearing before the commission under IC 4-21.5 to consider whether a well for oil and gas purposes is:

(1) leaking or may leak a deleterious substance into an aquifer containing fresh water or onto the surface of the land; or

(2) allowing oil or gas from the well to escape into the atmosphere.

(b) A determination under this section is subject to an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-28
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. An order:

(1) dismissing a petition; or

(2) establishing a district;

may be appealed to the supreme court within thirty (30) days.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-31.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-5
Special service fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may establish special service fees under IC 14-24-10-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-4-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-5
Lake lying in two or more counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the lake lies in at least two (2) counties, the surveyor of the county in which the greater or greatest area of the lake lies shall prepare the plans and specifications and the report required by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-20.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-15-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-15-12-4
"Public waters" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public waters" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-226.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-131.6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-131.6
"Indiana business"
Status: in_force

Sec. 131.6. "Indiana business", for purposes of IC 14-30.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30.5-1-5.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-11
Training and examinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, organize and conduct a training school for officer candidates and other employees of the division. A conservation officer may not be assigned to regular active duty until the officer has received training and successfully passed a course prescribed by the division director. The division director shall periodically prescribe and conduct supplemental training courses for all conservation officers of the division.

(b) The division director shall devise and administer examinations designed to test applicants in the qualifications required for the rank, grade, or position. Only those applicants who best meet the prerequisites may be appointed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(a), (b) part.]

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

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "small state park" means a state park having an area of not more than five hundred (500) acres.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-33-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-33-19-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a levee district or levee association existing under:

(1) Acts 1911, c.127;

(2) Acts 1911, c.280;

(3) Acts 1911, c.103;

(4) Acts 1913, c.165;

(5) Acts 1917, c.105;

(6) Acts 1919, c.26;

(7) Acts 1927, c.38;

(8) Acts 1933, c.42;

(9) Acts 1937, c.42;

(10) Acts 1937, c.186;

(11) Acts 1937, c.233;

(12) Acts 1941, c.159;

(13) Acts 1947, c.284;

(14) Acts 1947, c.187;

(15) Acts 1947, c.249;

(16) Acts 1959, c.52; or

(17) Acts 1959, c.374;

all of which were repealed by IC 19-3-2-106 (recodified as IC 13-2-19.5-9 before its repeal, and later recodified as IC 14-27-3-19).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-169 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-169
"Motorboat"
Status: in_force

Sec. 169. (a) "Motorboat", for purposes of IC 14-15, except as provided in subsection (c), means a watercraft propelled by:

(1) an internal combustion, steam, or electrical inboard or outboard motor or engine; or

(2) any mechanical means.

(b) The term includes sailboats that are equipped with a motor or an engine described in subsection (a) when the motor or engine is in operation, whether or not the sails are hoisted.

(c) "Motorboat", for purposes of IC 14-15-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-15-11-6.

(d) The term includes a personal watercraft (as defined in section 202.5 of this chapter).

(e) "Motorboat", for purposes of IC 14-22-9-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-9-11.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.57-1995, SEC.6; P.L.165-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-27-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-27-5-2
Application for loan
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of directors of an association described in section 1 of this chapter may apply to the federal Farmers Home Administration, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or any other agency of the federal government authorized by federal law to make loans for works of improvement for a long term or short term loan to cover the association's expenses in connection with the construction of a levee or ditch and any other required or related improvements, including the following expenses:

(1) General, legal, and administrative expenses.

(2) The acquisition of land rights.

(3) Costs of engineering.

(4) Other costs of necessary construction and maintaining and operating the works of improvement authorized by applicable governmental authority.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-4.4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-4.4
Report of well plugging
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.4. Not later than thirty (30) days after the completion of well plugging operations under this chapter, the operator shall submit a report of well plugging to the department describing in detail the specific methods used to plug the well. The report must:

(1) be on a form provided by the department; and

(2) include an affidavit that:

(A) certifies that the well was plugged in accordance with this chapter; and

(B) is signed by the person who performed the well plugging operations and the well owner or operator.

As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-25-17-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-25-17-10
Revocation, suspension, or modification of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department may revoke, suspend, or modify a transfer permit if any of the following apply:

(1) A permittee violates the terms of the transfer permit.

(2) A permittee obtained the transfer permit by fraud, misrepresentation, or other malfeasance.

(3) A permittee fails to file a certification of compliance as described in section 8 of this chapter.

(4) The public interest requires revocation, suspension, or modification.

As added by P.L.99-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-8
Damage or breach; duty to notify; inspections; right of entry upon premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The owner of a low head dam that is on the roster and that has been damaged or breached shall notify the department within four (4) business days of becoming aware of the damage or breach.

(b) The department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of conducting an assessment of the low head dam that has been reported as damaged or breached, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of the low head dam shall do the following:

(1) Cooperate with the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees in the conduct of the assessment.

(2) Facilitate access to the low head dam.

(c) After the low head dam has been assessed under subsection (b), the department shall provide a written report to each owner of the low head dam.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-9
"Carbon sequestration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) "Carbon sequestration" means the long term containment of a:

(1) gaseous;

(2) liquid; or

(3) supercritical;

carbon dioxide stream in subsurface geologic formations.

(b) The term does not apply to carbon dioxide capture or transport.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-28
Permitting unlawful operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A person who is:

(1) the owner of a boat;

(2) in possession of a boat; or

(3) entitled to the possession of a boat, whether by reason of legal title, lease, license, rental arrangement, lease with option to purchase, contract of conditional sale, or otherwise;

may not authorize or knowingly permit a person to operate the boat upon public water in violation of this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-40.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-36-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-36-2-10
Acts of restoration performed or contracted for
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The director may:

(1) grade, plant, and perform other acts of restoration and reclamation; or

(2) contract for the performance of restoration or reclamation work;

to the extent and subject to the conditions that state or federal money is appropriated and available.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-78 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-78
"Dock or harbor line"
Status: in_force

Sec. 78. "Dock or harbor line", for purposes of IC 14-18-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-18-6-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-8-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-8-3-9
References to provisions of prior natural resources law
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A reference in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly to a citation in the prior natural resources law before its repeal is added in certain sections of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly only as an aid to the reader.

(b) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly of a reference to a citation in the prior natural resources law before its repeal does not affect:

(1) any rights or liabilities accrued;

(2) any penalties incurred;

(3) any violations committed;

(4) any proceedings begun;

(5) any bonds, notes, loans, or other forms of indebtedness issued, incurred, or made;

(6) any tax levies made;

(7) any funds established;

(8) any patents issued;

(9) the validity, continuation, or termination of contracts or leases executed; or

(10) the validity, continuation, scope, termination, suspension, or revocation of:

(A) permits;

(B) licenses;

(C) certificates of registration;

(D) grants of authority; or

(E) limitations of authority;

before the effective date of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly (July 1, 1995). Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, proceedings, bonds, notes, loans, other forms of indebtedness, tax levies, funds, patents, contracts, leases, licenses, permits, certificates of registration, and other grants of authority continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior natural resources law as if the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.

(c) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly of a citation to a provision in the prior natural resources law does not affect the use of a prior conviction, violation, or noncompliance under the prior natural resources law as the basis for revocation of a license, permit, certificate of registration, or other grant of authority under the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly, as necessary or appropriate to apply the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly in a manner that does not result in a substantive change in the law.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-30 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-30
General powers of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The board may perform all acts necessary or reasonably incident to carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including the following powers:

(1) To sue and be sued collectively by the board's name "__________ Levee Authority", with service of process being had on the president of the board. However, costs may not be taxed against the board or any of the board's members in an action.

(2) To have exclusive jurisdiction within the district.

(3) To adopt ordinances to protect all property owned or managed by the board.

(4) To adopt an annual budget and levy taxes not to exceed two and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0267) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed property in accordance with this chapter.

(5) To incur indebtedness in the name of the authority in accordance with this chapter.

(6) To:

(A) acquire real, personal, or mixed property by deed, purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise; and

(B) dispose of the property;

for flood control purposes.

(7) To do the following:

(A) Receive gifts, donations, bequests, and public trusts.

(B) Agree to accompanying conditions and terms and bind the authority to carry out the terms and conditions.

(8) To determine matters of policy regarding internal organization and operating procedures not specifically provided for otherwise.

(9) In addition to all other powers conferred by this chapter and IC 14-27-3, to do the following:

(A) Cooperate with an officer or agency of the federal government in the performance of any of the work authorized by this chapter.

(B) Accept labor, material, or financial assistance.

(C) Do all things not inconsistent with this chapter necessary to satisfy the requirements of the federal authorities for the purpose of obtaining aid from the federal government.

(10) To purchase supplies, materials, and equipment to carry out the duties and functions of the board in accordance with procedures adopted by the board and in accordance with general law.

(11) To employ personnel as necessary to carry out the duties, functions, and powers of the board.

(12) To sell surplus or unneeded property in accordance with procedures prescribed by the board.

(13) To adopt administrative rules to do the following:

(A) Carry out the board's powers and duties.

(B) Govern the duties of the board's officers, employees, and personnel.

(C) Govern the internal management of the affairs of the board.

The board shall publish all rules adopted by the board for at least ten (10) days in a newspaper of general circulation printed in the district.

(14) To fix the salaries or compensation of the officers and employees of the authority, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(15) To carry out the purposes and objects of the authority.

(16) To adopt and use a seal.

(17) To:

(A) acquire land, easements, and rights-of-way; and

(B) establish, construct, improve, equip, maintain, control, lease, and regulate levees and the land owned adjacent to the levees, either within or outside the district;

for flood prevention purposes. However, if at the time of the creation of the levee authority a political subdivision owns or controls a levee, upon the qualification of the members of the board the exclusive control, management, and authority over each levee owned or controlled by a political subdivision shall be transferred to the board without the passage of an ordinance. The board of public works of the political subdivision or other persons having possession or control of a levee shall immediately deliver to the board all personal property and records, books, maps, and other papers and documents relating to the levee.

(18) To:

(A) elect a secretary from the board's membership; or

(B) employ a secretary;

and fix the compensation of the secretary.

(19) To do the following:

(A) Employ superintendents, managers, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, clerks, guards, mechanics, laborers, and all other employees the board considers expedient. All employees shall be selected and appointed irrespective of political affiliations.

(B) Prescribe and assign the duties and authority of the employees.

(C) Fix the compensation to be paid to the persons employed by the board in accordance with appropriations made by the city fiscal body.

(D) Require a bond on any officer or employee of the authority in the amount, upon the terms and conditions, and with surety to the approval of the board.

(20) To adopt rules not in conflict with:

(A) Indiana law;

(B) the ordinances of the city; or

(C) the laws or regulations of the United States and the United States Corps of Army Engineers;

regulating the construction, maintenance, and control of the board's levees and other property under the board's control.

(21) To establish the board's own detail or department of police or to hire guards to execute the orders and enforce the rules of the board.

(22) To permit the federal government to do the following:

(A) Construct or repair, on land or rights-of-way owned by the authority, levees, dikes, breakwaters, pumping stations, syphons, and flood gates.

(B) Construct or repair sewers, ditches, drains, diversion channels, and watercourses if necessary in the actual construction, repair, and maintenance of a levee and along land or rights-of-way owned by the authority.

(23) To do the following:

(A) Construct, maintain, and repair levees, dikes, breakwaters, pumping stations, and flood gates.

(B) Construct or repair sewers, ditches, drains, diversion channels, and watercourses if necessary in the actual construction, repair, and maintenance of a levee.

(24) To sell machinery, equipment, or material under the control of the board that the board determines is not required for levee purposes. The proceeds derived from the sale shall be deposited with the treasurer of the authority.

(25) To negotiate and execute:

(A) contracts of sale or purchase;

(B) leases;

(C) contracts for personal services, materials, supplies, or equipment; or

(D) any other transaction, business or otherwise;

relating to a levee under the board's control and operation. However, if the board determines to sell part or all of levee land, buildings, or improvements owned by the authority, the sale must be in accordance with statute. If personal property under the control of the board valued in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) is to be sold, the board shall sell to the highest and best bidder after due publication of notice of the sale.

(26) To contract with other political subdivisions and state agencies under IC 36-1-7 for:

(A) the provision of services;

(B) the rental or use of equipment or facilities; or

(C) the joint purchase and use of equipment or facilities;

considered proper by the contracting parties for use in the operation, maintenance, or construction of a levee operated under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-31-15; 13-2-31-17 part; 13-2-31-28.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.158.
Ind. Code § 14-13-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-13-4-12
General powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) When necessary to accomplish the purposes of the commission, the commission may do the following:

(1) Conduct studies necessary for the performance of the commission'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 the following:

(A) Political subdivisions in and adjacent to the corridor.

(B) Other public and private agencies.

(4) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.

(5) Acquire and dispose of real or personal property by grant, gift, purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.

(6) Hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease as lessor or lessee:

(A) real or personal property; or

(B) any interest in real and personal property.

(7) Employ an executive director and other individuals necessary to carry out the commission's duties.

(b) The commission may contract for staff services with:

(1) qualified agencies or individuals; or

(2) a planning commission established under IC 36-7-7;

unless the commission employs the commission's own staff.

(c) It is the goal of marina projects under this chapter to create employment in the private sector.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-22-27-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 27 / Section 14-22-27-1
Issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department may issue to a person a permit to stock fish in:

(1) waters containing state owned fish;

(2) waters of the state; or

(3) boundary waters of the state;

under rules adopted by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-22 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-34-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-34-9-6
Environmental limitations on exploration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Coal exploration may not disturb the following:

(1) Habitats of unique or unusually high value for fish and wildlife and other related environmental values.

(2) Critical habitats of threatened or endangered species.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-37-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-37-1-4
Federal terms or conditions binding owner or operator of well with permit issued under Subpart D of Underground Injection Control Program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The terms of a federal permit issued under Subpart D of the Underground Injection Control Program (40 CFR 144.31 through 144.41) in effect January 1, 1988, bind the owner or operator and may be enforced as if issued by the department under:

(1) this article; or

(2) rules adopted under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-25
Increasing acres for permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The commission may increase the number of acres for which a permit is issued after the permit is issued on receipt of the prescribed fee and additional bond for the additional number of acres.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(g) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-33-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-33-1-3
Use of powers to accomplish purpose of district
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Powers granted by this article may be used only to accomplish each purpose set forth by the court in the order establishing the district. However, a district plan or act of the board necessary to accomplish a purpose for which the district is established is not invalid because the district plan or act incidentally accomplishes a purpose other than a purpose for which the district is established.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-30-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30-6-11
Commission duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A commission shall do the following:

(1) Keep a record of the commission's resolutions, transactions, and findings. A record under this subdivision is a public record.

(2) Make an annual report of the commission's activities to the executive of each participating county. The commission shall upon request make an annual report to the following:

(A) The governor.

(B) Any member of the general assembly.

(3) Prepare and adopt an annual budget.

(4) Submit the budget described in subdivision (3) to the executive of each participating county and, upon request, make the budget available to each agency appropriating money to the commission.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31 / Section 14-22-31-9
Season
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person may take wild animals from a shooting preserve only during September, October, November, December, January, February, March, or April.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-34-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-34-9-3
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission shall adopt rules to do the following:

(1) Establish a procedure for application for permission to conduct a coal exploration operation.

(2) Establish guidelines for granting or denying the application.

(3) Require that the applicant comply with the requirements of IC 14-34-10 and IC 14-34-12 for all land disturbed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-7-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-13
Employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Each river commission may:

(1) appoint;

(2) prescribe the duties of; and

(3) fix the compensation of;

the employees that are necessary for the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of the river commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-19-10.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 10.3 / Section 14-19-10.3-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Fund" refers to the recreational trail maintenance fund established by section 2 of this chapter.

(2) "Recreational trail" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-4.5-1-16.

(3) "Responsible party" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-4.5-1-17.

As added by P.L.219-2014, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-33-11-1
Purpose of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board may issue bonds to pay the following:

(1) The cost of the works that are provided in the district plan.

(2) Necessary engineering, legal, and administrative fees.

(3) The repayment or refinancing of a loan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-81 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-21
Violations; ginseng harvested out of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) takes or sends from Indiana ginseng that was harvested in another state for export from the United States; or

(2) receives ginseng that was harvested in another state for export from the United States;

without written authorization to export the ginseng under the laws of the state in which the ginseng was harvested commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-16
Temporary action prior to remedial action
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The director may enter an order under IC 4-21.5-4 to provide temporary action to prevent or minimize injury that may occur before remedial action is performed under section 12 or 13 of this chapter if the director determines that substantial injury would otherwise result.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-10
Resolution establishing schedule; changes
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. After a hearing held under section 9 of this chapter, the resolution establishing the schedule, either as originally passed or as modified and amended, shall be passed and put into effect. A copy of the schedule must be kept on file in the office of the board and must be open to inspection to all interested parties. A change or readjustment of the schedule may be made at any time in the same manner as the schedule was originally established.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-4-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.92-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-7
Nonprofit corporation to assist commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The commission may recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17 that is:

(1) tax exempt; and

(2) historically oriented;

to assist in the duties and purposes of the commission.

(b) If a corporation is established under subsection (a), the corporation shall:

(1) operate exclusively for the benefit of;

(2) perform the functions of; and

(3) carry out the purposes of;

the commission.

(c) A corporation established under this section shall submit to the commission quarterly reports of the corporation's activities during the period. The reports must include the following:

(1) A record of the following:

(A) All money or other property received by the corporation as a donation, gift, devise, or bequest.

(B) The conditions attached to the donation, gift, devise, or bequest, if any.

(2) A record of all expenditures by the corporation during the period and the purposes of each expenditure.

(3) A statement of activities the corporation anticipates undertaking during the following period.

(d) The corporation established under this section is subject to audit by the state board of accounts.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-32
Little Calumet River basin project advisory board
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The Little Calumet River basin project advisory board is established.

(b) The advisory board consists of the following members:

(1) One (1) member appointed by the executive of each municipality located in the watershed.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the board of county commissioners of Lake County.

(c) Each member of the advisory board must have experience in:

(1) designing;

(2) constructing;

(3) maintaining; or

(4) managing;

drainage or flood control facilities in the watershed.

As added by P.L.106-2012, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-34-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-34-3-11
Reimbursement of costs to department
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Whenever the department has assumed the cost of a test or determination required by section 5 of this chapter, the operator for whom the costs were assumed shall reimburse the department for the costs if any of the following conditions exist:

(1) The actual and attributed annual coal production of the operator at all locations exceeds three hundred thousand (300,000) tons during any consecutive twelve (12) month period either during:

(A) the term of the permit for which assistance was provided; or

(B) the first five (5) years after issuance of the permit;

whichever is shorter.

(2) False information was given the department in the application for the permit or in reports required by the department.

(3) A permit application was not submitted to the department within one (1) year after the date the permittee received the report for which the cost was assumed.

(4) The applicant does not begin mining within six (6) months after obtaining the permit.

(5) The:

(A) permit is sold, transferred, or assigned to another person; and

(B) transferee's total actual and attributed production exceeds the three hundred thousand (300,000) ton annual production limit during any consecutive twelve (12) month period of the remaining term of the permit.

Under this subdivision the applicant and the applicant's successor are jointly and severally obligated to reimburse the department.

(b) The department may waive the reimbursement obligation if the department finds that the applicant at all times acted in good faith.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-3.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-33-19-6
Court's duties upon receipt of petition; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Upon receipt of a petition, the court shall do the following:

(1) Set a date for a hearing.

(2) Have a copy of the petition and notice of the time and place of the hearing given at least twenty (20) days before the hearing date as follows:

(A) By publication at least one (1) time in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in each county in which lies land affected by the levee district, levee association, or pending proceedings.

(B) By United States mail to each freeholder affected, postage prepaid, using the residence address shown on the record of transfer of the auditor of the counties involved.

(b) Proof of publication of the notice, verified by the publisher of each newspaper involved, shall be filed with the court on or before the date of hearing.

(c) The person mailing the notice to freeholders shall file an affidavit on or before the date of hearing showing the following:

(1) The names of the persons to whom notice was sent.

(2) The address to which the notice was sent.

(3) The date on which the notice was mailed.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-10.5
Carbon sequestration project program administrative fund; reversion
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) The carbon sequestration project program administrative fund is established for the purpose of defraying the cost of administrative expenses incurred by the department to manage and operate the carbon sequestration project program. The fund shall be administered by the department.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Money deposited in or distributed to the fund under this article.

(2) Donations, gifts, grants, and money received from any other source, including appropriations or transfers from other funds or accounts.

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

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the amount of money in the fund at the end of a particular fiscal year exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), the treasurer of state shall transfer the excess in the fund to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31.5 / Section 14-22-31.5-5
Local government regulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Except as specifically prohibited by this chapter and subject to IC 35-47-11.1 and IC 36-7-4.2, a local unit of government may regulate the location, use, operation, safety, and construction of a shooting range.

As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2011, SEC.1; P.L.117-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-13
Public money acquired by the commission; accounts; vote; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Money acquired by the commission is subject to Indiana law concerning the deposit and safekeeping of public money.

(b) Money acquired by the commission shall be held in an account under the name of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition Commission".

(c) Before money in the account described in subsection (b) may be disbursed from the account, a vote of the members of the commission must be held to approve the disbursement.

(d) The money of the commission and the accounts of each officer, employee, or other person entrusted by law with the raising, disposition, or expenditure of the money or part of the money is subject to the following:

(1) Examination by the state board of accounts.

(2) The same penalties and the same provision for publicity that are provided by law for state money and state officers.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-15-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-15-12-2
"Person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202(a).

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-19
Powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The commission may do the following:

(1) Conduct all studies necessary for the performance of the commission's duties.

(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.

(3) When requested, provide recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to the following:

(A) Political subdivisions in the basin.

(B) Other public and private agencies.

(4) When requested, 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.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-12
District plan to include federal agency agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board shall include agreements made with a federal agency under section 10 of this chapter in the district plan if agreements have been made at the time of submission of the plan to the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-68(e) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-30.5-4-3
Meetings of the board of a watershed development commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board of a watershed development commission shall meet:

(1) at least four (4) times per calendar year; and

(2) on the call of either of the following:

(A) The chair.

(B) A quorum of the members of the board.

(b) A majority of the voting members of a board constitutes a quorum.

(c) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of a board are required for the board to take action.

(d) A board may adopt rules for the transaction of business.

(e) A board shall keep a record of its findings, resolutions, and transactions. The record kept under this subsection is a public record open to inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-29
Retention of bond for revegetation
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) Upon the completion of the grading requirements, the commission shall grant a partial release of the bond. The amount of bond retained for revegetation must be adequate to cover the satisfactory reclamation of the area. The remainder of the bond shall continue to be posted until satisfactory vegetative cover has been established but not for more than fifteen (15) years.

(b) If the bond is forfeited, the director shall expend the bond in a reclamation program for the area of land for which the bond was posted.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-7(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-11
Instruction and work experience plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department may cooperate with a school corporation, governmental agency, college, or university to develop an instruction and work experience plan that provides for high school or college credit for students participating in the corps program.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-8-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-68.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-68.5
"Development plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68.5. "Development plan", for purposes of IC 14-21-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-8(c).

As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 14-30.5-3.5-3
Activities limited to designated watershed
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A watershed development commission shall limit its activities to the commission's designated watershed.

As added by P.L.104-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-19
Board; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The board shall by rule provide for regular meetings to be held not less than at semimonthly intervals throughout the year. The board shall keep meetings open to the public.

(b) The board shall convene a special meeting when a special meeting is called. The chairman or a majority of the members of the board may call a special meeting. The board shall do the following:

(1) Establish by rule a procedure for calling special meetings.

(2) Give notice of a special meeting that is open to the public by publication one (1) time, not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the meeting, in each of two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-10(b), (c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-15
Terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "appointing authority" refers to:

(1) the governor in the case of a member appointed under section 14(b)(7) of this chapter; or

(2) the speaker of the house of representatives, the minority leader of the house of representatives, the president pro tempore of the senate, or the minority leader of the senate in the case of a member appointed under section 14(b)(8) of this chapter, whichever is applicable.

(b) As used in this section, "member" refers to a member of the project commission appointed under section 14(b)(7) through 14(b)(8) of this chapter.

(c) The term of a member begins on the later of the following:

(1) The day the term of the member who the individual is appointed to succeed expires.

(2) The day the individual is appointed by the appointing authority.

(d) A member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The term of a member expires as follows:

(1) June 30 of an odd-numbered year for a member appointed under section 14(b)(8) of this chapter.

(2) June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter for a member appointed under section 14(b)(7)(C)(i), 14(b)(7)(C)(iii), or 14(b)(7)(C)(v) of this chapter.

(3) December 31, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter for a member appointed under section 14(b)(7)(C)(ii) or 14(b)(7)(C)(iv) of this chapter.

(e) The appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new term.

(f) The appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy among the members. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-21.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.17; P.L.127-2022, SEC.15; P.L.42-2024, SEC.107; P.L.1-2025, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-8
Director as advisor to foundation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The director of the department, or the director's designee, is an advisor to the foundation.

(b) An advisor to the foundation may do the following:

(1) Attend all meetings of the foundation.

(2) Participate in all proceedings at foundation meetings other than voting.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-1
Number and qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The governing body of a district consists of five (5) supervisors as follows:

(1) Two (2) who are appointed.

(2) Three (3) who are elected.

(b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual:

(1) must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within the district;

(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district;

(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors; and

(4) must complete training provided by the division of soil conservation within a year of being placed on the governing body of a district.

(c) To hold the position of appointed supervisor, an individual:

(1) must be of voting age;

(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district;

(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors; and

(4) must complete training provided by the division of soil conservation within a year of being placed on the governing body of a district.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.15; P.L.175-2006, SEC.10; P.L.129-2011, SEC.2; P.L.14-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-15
"Net revenues" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "net revenues" means gross revenues less the reasonable cost of operation and maintenance.

(b) A district coming under this chapter may pay the costs, including incidental expenses, of constructing or otherwise acquiring all the works of improvement necessary to furnish water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use by issuing bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness to be payable from revenues in the manner provided by this article. The bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the district for water purposes are payable solely from the net revenues of the water facilities. All bonds, notes, contracts, warrants, debentures, and pledges entered into by a district for the purposes of:

(1) this chapter; or

(2) IC 13-3-4 (before its repeal);

do not constitute an obligation payable from the collection of a special benefits tax.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-19-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-19-3-2
Permits for nonprofit youth organizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Upon:

(1) application to the department; and

(2) the payment of an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100);

the department shall issue to a nonprofit organization composed primarily of individuals less than seventeen (17) years of age a permit for the admission of the members as a group into any facility of the department.

(b) A permit issued under this section is valid from June 1 through August 31 of the year in which the permit is issued.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-8
Appointment of personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The division director shall, with the approval of the director, appoint personnel to the ranks, grades, and positions within the division.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-10.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-10.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1996, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.177-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-244 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-244
"Review board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 244. "Review board", for purposes of IC 14-21-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-10.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-35-1-11
Additional covenants, terms, and conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department and the governor may require other covenants, terms, and conditions in addition to those provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-11
Fixing or changing just and equitable rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The board:

(1) shall, before December 2 of the year in which a request is filed, fix the just and equitable rate for each user filing a request under section 6 of this chapter according to the schedule adopted; and

(2) may change the rate prospectively before December 2 of a future year to reflect changes in the user's use of the sewerage system.

(b) The board shall promptly notify:

(1) the county assessor; and

(2) the affected user;

of the rate as originally fixed and as changed periodically.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-8
Regulation of well stimulation and treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The commission shall regulate the stimulation and treatment of wells.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules for the reporting and disclosure of information regarding hydraulic fracturing treatment, including:

(1) the volume and source of base fluid used;

(2) a description of each additive product used in a hydraulic fracturing treatment;

(3) the volume of each additive product used in a hydraulic fracturing treatment expressed as a maximum percentage of the total fracturing fluid volume;

(4) the maximum surface treating pressure and injection treating pressure; and

(5) any other information the commission considers necessary.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.16-2012, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-37-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-37-4-5
Document accompanying permit application
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An application for a permit must include the following:

(1) A plat of the land or lease upon which the well is to be located, together with all property and lease lines and the acreage within the tract.

(2) The location of the proposed well as certified by a professional surveyor registered under IC 25-21.5.

(3) The surface elevation of the proposed well and the method used for determining that elevation.

(4) The depth of the proposed well.

(5) The number and location of all other dry, abandoned, or producing wells located within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the proposed well.

(6) The distance from the proposed well to the three (3) nearest boundary lines of the tract.

(7) With respect to an application to drill within a city or town, a certified copy of the official consent by ordinance of the municipal legislative body.

(8) Other information determined by the commission that is necessary to administer this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-33-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-33-24-4
"Reservoir conservancy district"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "reservoir conservancy district" refers to a conservancy district established under this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-14
Chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The supervisors shall designate a chairman and may change the designation.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-36
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. In addition to other penalties prescribed by this chapter, the director may impose a civil penalty under IC 14-25.5-4.

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-21
Review board; chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The director is chairman of the review board. The review board may select other officers that the review board determines.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-12(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-19
Court orders following approval of new district plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Effective upon approval of a new district plan, the court shall do the following:

(1) Order the board of each of the merged districts dissolved.

(2) Order the two (2) districts to merge into one (1) single district.

(3) Order the transfer of all of the assets and obligations, including bonded indebtedness, of the merged districts to the new districts.

(4) Designate the time of the annual meeting of the merged district, which must be before March 1 each year.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-8
"Public waters"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "public waters" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-226.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30.5-6-4
Information to be provided by bidder; Indiana employee and subcontractor goal
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Each contractor entering a bid for a public works project of a watershed development commission must provide the watershed development commission with information on:

(1) the number of residents of Indiana who will be employed by the contractor; and

(2) the number of residents of Indiana who will be employed by any subcontractor of the contractor.

(b) The goal for a contract awarded by a watershed development commission for a public works project is to award the contract to a contractor that:

(1) employs residents of Indiana as at least ninety percent (90%) of the employees who work on the contract; and

(2) enters into subcontracts only with subcontractors who employ residents of Indiana as at least ninety percent (90%) of the employees who work on the subcontract.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-5
Creation of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The Little Calumet River basin development commission is created as a public body corporate and politic.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.