Ind. Code § 14-22-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-22-10-4
Possession of fish or game taken in foreign nation or state
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A resident of Indiana who has a nonresident hunting or fishing license issued by another state or country may possess in Indiana the number of wild animals that the resident could and did legally kill, take, and possess under authority of the nonresident license in the state or country issuing the license, under the rules provided in this article.

(b) A person may not possess a wild animal taken, killed, and possessed in another state or country if the taking, killing, or possession of the wild animal is illegal in the state or country issuing the nonresident license.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-27-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-27-1-1
General duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department shall do the following:

(1) Investigate, compile, and disseminate information and make recommendations relative to the drainage and reclamation of land.

(2) Make surveys and reconnaissance and prepare the maps, charts, statistical tables, and other documents and appurtenances that are considered necessary to enable landowners, public officials, or other persons interested in or charged by law with the duty of promoting and securing the drainage and reclamation of land to proceed more intelligently with their work.

(3) Recommend and secure the enforcement of laws for the drainage and reclamation of the swamp, overflowed, and nonarable land of Indiana.

(4) Ascertain, determine, designate, and define natural drainage and reclamation areas. When requested, place at the disposal of the public officials charged by law with the establishment and execution of the work the information that will enable the public officials, when providing for the drainage or reclamation of a component part of the natural drainage or reclamation areas, to proceed with the work so that the component systems, when established and completed, form a scientifically integrated system whereby the entire natural drainage or reclamation area is most economically and scientifically drained or reclaimed.

(5) Prepare computations of the probable maximum quantity of water likely to be collected from a drainage or reclamation area or district and discharged by a ditch or system of ditches or drains, together with the probable maximum capacity of the outlet by which the water is to make its escape.

(6) Prepare computations of the probable maximum quantity of water likely to be restrained or impounded by a levee or dike or a system of levees or dikes, together with the location and the probable maximum height and strength of the proposed dikes or levees by which the water is to be restrained and impounded.

(7) Make the computations prepared under subdivisions (5) and (6) available, on request, to and placed at the disposal of a public official or other person authorized by law to locate, establish, or construct ditches, drains, levees, or dikes for the purpose of enabling the person to locate, establish, and construct the ditches, drains, levees, or dikes so that land other than land assessed for benefits and wherever located is not subjected to inundation, overflow, or unnecessary or unnatural hazard or inconvenience.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-4
"Affected area" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "affected area" means the area of land:

(1) from which overburden has been removed;

(2) upon which cast overburden, mining refuse, or a mineral has been deposited; and

(3) that is disturbed incidental to an operation.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-8
Freshwater lake emergency; effectiveness
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A temporary order under section 7 of this chapter is effective when a copy of the order is served under IC 4-21.5-3-1 upon a person that owns or operates the significant water withdrawal facility.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-128.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-128.2
"Hunter orange"
Status: in_force

Sec. 128.2. "Hunter orange", for purposes of IC 14-22-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-38-7(a).

As added by P.L.104-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-22-2-5
Entry onto property
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The director or the director's representative may, while in the performance of official duties, enter into or upon private or public property for the following purposes:

(1) Managing and protecting a wild animal found upon or within the property.

(2) Killing or removing a wild animal that is considered a nuisance or detrimental to overall populations.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-10
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A permittee must submit to the department an annual report that reflects the status of the permittee's mining and reclamation activities for each permit. The form, content, and date of filing of the report required by this section shall be prescribed by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-5-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.176-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-32
Recovery of damages or possession of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. The board may take action the board considers proper to do the following:

(1) Recover damages for the following:

(A) The breach of an agreement, express or implied, relating to or growing out of the operation, control, leasing, management, or improvement of the property under the board's control.

(B) The penalties for the violation of an ordinance or a rule of the board.

(C) Injury to the personal or real property under the board's control.

(2) Recover possession of property under the board's control.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-17 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 14-22-26.5-3
"Proximity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "proximity" means a distance created by a visual or physical barrier, including a barrier fence, safety line, or other means to signify a restricted area, that is designed to prevent a member of the public from touching a primary, permeable barrier that contains a specified animal.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-13
Reasonable and just charges for services; rates
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A district coming under this chapter shall furnish reasonably adequate services and facilities. The charge made by the district for a service provided or to be provided, either directly or indirectly, must be nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and just. Every discriminatory, unjust, or unreasonable charge for service is unlawful. A reasonable and just charge for services is a charge that produces sufficient revenue to pay all the legal and other necessary expenses incident to the operation of the water facilities:

(1) including maintenance costs, operating charges, upkeep, repairs, and interest charges on bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness;

(2) providing a sinking fund for the liquidation of bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness;

(3) providing adequate money to be used as working capital, as well as money for making extensions and replacements; and

(4) paying taxes, if any, that are assessed against the water facilities.

(b) The rates may include a reasonable profit on the investment, so that the charges produce an income sufficient to maintain the water facilities in a sound physical and financial condition to provide adequate and efficient service. A rate too low to meet these requirements is unlawful.

(c) A district and the district's board, officers, and employees:

(1) shall enforce the collection of the rates and charges; and

(2) if necessary, may discontinue water service to a water user for the nonpayment of rates and charges.

(d) A district shall make a charge against the property in the district for fire protection furnished by the water facilities, separate from rates and charges for water supplied to users. The receipts from fire protection charges are considered revenues of the water facilities.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-7
"Mining refuse" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "mining refuse" means all waste material directly connected with the cleaning and preparation of substances mined by surface mining.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-16
Petition requirements and conformity
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) At the hearing on a petition for the establishment of a district, the court shall determine whether the petition:

(1) bears the necessary signatures; and

(2) complies with the requirements as to form and content.

(b) The court may not dismiss a petition with the requisite signatures because of alleged defects without permitting, in this or subsequent proceedings, amendments to correct errors in form or content. The court shall hear any interested person on the question.

(c) The following are prima facie evidence concerning the requirements for signatures on a petition:

(1) Verified certification, based on personal knowledge or information and belief, by:

(A) the persons who carried the petition; or

(B) other persons knowing the facts as to the identity of the persons signing the petition and as to the ownership by those persons of land within the proposed district.

(2) The records of the county auditor or county treasurer.

(d) The determination of:

(1) the number of freeholds; and

(2) the necessary number and identity of freeholders;

shall be made as of the date of filing a petition. If the petition as of that date bears the necessary number of signatures, the petition may not be dismissed because petitioners withdraw signatures that reduces the number of signatures below the required amount unless the withdrawals constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the signers as of the date of filing.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-21.]

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

Sec. 7. The board shall prepare and furnish ballots in sufficient number in the following form:

"Shall the ____________ Conservancy District be dissolved?"

[ ] Yes [ ] No

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-32-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-32-8-6
Clean water Indiana fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The clean water Indiana fund is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the division of soil conservation subject to the direction of the board.

(b) The fund consists of:

(1) amounts deposited in the fund under IC 6-7-1-29.3;

(2) amounts appropriated by the general assembly; and

(3) donations, grants, and money received from any other source.

(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 or any other fund but remains in the fund to be used for the purposes of the fund.

As added by P.L.160-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.241-2005, SEC.5; P.L.24-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-7
No permits issued for proven territory
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A permit may not be issued upon public land classified by the commission as proven territory.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to lakes having an area of at least ten (10) acres.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-11
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A temporary order under section 9 or 10 of this chapter must include a notice of hearing to be held under IC 4-21.5-4 as soon as practicable after the declaration of the ground water emergency. Following the hearing, the director may continue, amend, or terminate the ground water emergency. The emergency shall be terminated as soon as justified by changed conditions.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-3.5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-22-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-22-7-2
"Stamp" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stamp" refers to the migratory waterfowl stamp provided by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4.5-1(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-30-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 30 / Section 14-22-30-1
Permit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not use, set, or discharge dynamite or other explosives in any of the waters of this state without having a permit from the director.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-26(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 14-22-15.5-4
Validity; expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A hunting guide license:

(1) is valid for one (1) year; and

(2) expires March 31 following the year in which the license was issued.

As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-34-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-34-7-6
Self-bond or corporate guarantee; percentage of net worth
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) For the director to accept an applicant's self-bond, the total amount of the outstanding and proposed self-bonds of the applicant for surface coal mining and reclamation operations in the United States may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the applicant's tangible net worth in the United States.

(b) For the director to accept a corporate guarantee, the total amount of the corporate guarantor's present and proposed self-bonds and guaranteed self-bonds for surface coal mining and reclamation operations in the United States may not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the guarantor's tangible net worth in the United States.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-3
"Freshwater lake" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "freshwater lake" means a body of standing surface water that:

(1) is of natural origin; or

(2) was:

(A) originally constructed to permanently retain water; and

(B) in existence at least five (5) years before the commencement of water withdrawals by a significant water withdrawal facility.

(b) The term does not include Lake Michigan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-1.5
"Alcoholic beverage" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "alcoholic beverage" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5.

As added by P.L.219-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-1.3
"Boundary river floodway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. "Boundary river floodway", for purposes of this chapter, means the floodway (as defined by IC 14-8-2-102) of a boundary river.

As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-15-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-15-12-10
Reasonable and prudent operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A personal watercraft operated on public waters must at all times be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner.

(b) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.

(c) A person shall not do any of the following while operating a personal watercraft on public waters:

(1) Weave through congested watercraft traffic in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.

(2) Follow a watercraft that is towing an individual on:

(A) water skis;

(B) a surf board; or

(C) another water sport device;

in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.

(3) Jump the wake of another watercraft in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.

(4) Cut between a boat and the individual or individuals being towed by the boat.

(5) Cross paths with another watercraft when visibility around the other watercraft is so obstructed as to endanger human life, human physical safety, or property.

(6) Steer a personal watercraft toward an object or individual in the water and turn sharply at close range in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-33-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-33-18-3
Interference with district purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The district plan under which the subdistrict operates may not interfere with the accomplishment of a purpose for which the district was established.

(b) If the board of the district determines that operations of the subdistrict interfere with the accomplishment of a purpose of the district, the board may petition the court to make necessary findings and issue necessary orders to the board of the subdistrict to stop the interference.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-98(b), (c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-13
Eminent domain powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The commission may acquire by appropriation under Indiana eminent domain law:

(1) any land, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other interests in real property, including land under water and riparian rights; or

(2) any existing facilities, betterments, and improvements, or other property;

necessary and proper for the creation, development, establishment, maintenance, or operation of a project or any part of a project.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-5(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-204 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-204
"Petroleum"
Status: in_force

Sec. 204. "Petroleum", for purposes of IC 14-38-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-38-1-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-15
Duties regarding registers and federal preservation grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The division shall do the following:

(1) Undertake a statewide survey to identify and document historic sites and historic structures.

(2) Prepare and maintain a register of Indiana historic sites and historic structures and establish criteria for the listing of historic sites and historic structures on the register.

(3) Maintain the Indiana part of the National Register of Historic Places under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.

(4) Administer the federal preservation grants program under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-34-15-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-34-15-16
Intervention
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A person subject to this article who:

(1) is entitled to request a hearing under IC 4-21.5-3; or

(2) has an interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of a hearing under IC 4-21.5-3;

may intervene in the hearing.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-11-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-305 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-305
"Watercraft"
Status: in_force

Sec. 305. "Watercraft", for purposes of IC 14-15, IC 14-29-8, and IC 14-33-24, means any instrumentality or device in or by means of which a person may be transported upon the public water of Indiana. The term includes a motorboat, sailboat, rowboat, skiff, dinghy, or canoe:

(1) of any length or size; and

(2) whether or not used to carry passengers for hire.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-33-3; 14-1-1-1 part; 14-1-7-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-2020, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 14-22-15.5-6
Failure to keep records or make reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The director may:

(1) refuse under IC 4-21.5-3-5 to grant, renew, or restore; or

(2) suspend or revoke under IC 4-21.5-3-6;

a hunting guide license of an individual who fails to keep a record or make a report required under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) A determination of the director under this section is subject to administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-20
Grants and appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following:

(1) Federal, state, and local governments.

(2) Individuals, foundations, and other organizations.

(b) The commission may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of these grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.

(c) The commission must expend money appropriated to the commission for the purpose for which the money is appropriated.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-3
"Ginseng dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "ginseng dealer" means a person who buys or sells ginseng roots from ginseng harvesters or other ginseng dealers for resale or exportation.

(b) The term does not include a person who sells solely for domestic consumption.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.111-2016, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-249 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-249
"Sell"
Status: in_force

Sec. 249. "Sell" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-22-6-8, the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-6-8.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-22-38-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-38-6.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-31-3, the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-3-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 14-2-4-4 part; subdivision (2) formerly 14-2-3-10(a) part; subdivision (3) formerly 14-4-8-1 part.]

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

Sec. 1. (a) After a surface coal mining and reclamation permit application is approved but before the permit is issued, the applicant must file with the director, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director, a bond for performance payable to the state and conditional upon faithful performance of all the requirements of this article and of the permit. The bond must cover the area of land within the permit area upon which the operator will initiate and conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations within the initial term of the permit.

(b) As succeeding increments of surface coal mining and reclamation operations are initiated and conducted within the permit area, the permittee must file with the director an additional bond to cover those increments in accordance with this chapter.

(c) If a permittee files a bond that becomes unacceptable under section 4 of this chapter, the permittee must file an acceptable bond as required by the director.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-17
"Mineral owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Mineral owner" means an owner identified by the records of the recorder of deeds for each county containing a portion of the proposed reservoir who holds an interest in minerals on real property that are located above, below, or within the proposed reservoir that has been severed from the surface estate by:

(1) grant;

(2) exception;

(3) reservation;

(4) lease; or

(5) any other means.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-127 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-127
"Human remains"
Status: in_force

Sec. 127. "Human remains", for purposes of IC 14-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-7.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.46-2000, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-30.5-4-4
Salary per diem of board members
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A member of the board of a watershed development commission is not entitled to receive any compensation for performance of the member's duties except that a member is entitled to a minimum salary per diem from the watershed development commission for the member's participation in board meetings. The amount of the per diem is equal to the amount of the per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-16.4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-16.4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.155-2015, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.189-2018, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-21
Information concerning supervisors' activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The supervisors of a district shall furnish to the board, upon request, copies of rules, contracts, forms, and other information concerning the activities of the supervisors that the board requires in the performance of duties under this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-6
"Owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, who:

(1) has the property in or title to; and

(2) is entitled to the use or possession of;

an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of the levee authority.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-35-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-35-4-3
Filing bylaws and amendments
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In accordance with Article 5(i) of the Interstate Mining Compact, the Interstate Mining Commission shall file copies of its bylaws and amendments to the bylaws with the following:

(1) The office of the governor.

(2) The division of reclamation.

(3) The department of natural resources.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.2-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-20-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-20-8-1
"Real property" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "real property" means the following:

The north 284 feet of a 10 foot alley along the east side of Plat No. 210 and a part of Lots No. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Plat No. 210, which is a part of the west one-half of Block 10, of the Whitehill Tract, Plat No. 173 and also the north 284 feet of the east one-half of Block No. 10 of the Whitehill Tract, Plat No. 173, situated in the city of New Albany, Floyd County, and known as the William S. Culbertson Mansion.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-28-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-18-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-18-3-4
Initial draft of proposed lease and contract; notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall do the following:

(1) Draft and distribute copies of the following to the hotel and motel industry:

(A) A proposed lease and contract.

(B) A notice of the time and place that the department will hold a public hearing to consider the terms and conditions of the proposed lease and contract.

(2) Submit a copy of the proposed lease to the office of tourism development (before July 1, 2020) or the Indiana destination development corporation (after June 30, 2020).

(b) The office of tourism development (before July 1, 2020) or the Indiana destination development corporation (after June 30, 2020) shall submit an evaluation and recommendations for amendments for consideration before the public hearing.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.229-2005, SEC.14; P.L.78-2019, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-27
Public meeting required
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The board may adopt a draft of an ordinance only at a meeting that is open to the public. Before adopting an ordinance, the board shall give opportunity to a person present at the meeting to give testimony, evidence, or argument for or against the proposed ordinance in person or by counsel under rules that the board adopts concerning the number of persons who may be heard and time limits.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-11-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-11-4-7
Manner and contents of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Notice under this chapter shall be given in the same manner as under IC 4-21.5-3-1, but is not the notice required under IC 4-21.5. Notice must include the following:

(1) Reference to the license application.

(2) An explanation of options available to the person served.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-18-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-18-11-1
Grant and conveyance of rights-of-way
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department may grant and convey by deed rights-of-way to railroads and to telegraph and telephone companies to construct and operate lines across the land of state forests and state nurseries.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 32-5-5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-30.5-3-4
Flood damage reduction and drainage; plan and activities; potential coordination with another governmental entity
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The board of a watershed development commission shall develop a plan for flood damage reduction and drainage within the commission's designated watershed.

(b) A watershed development commission:

(1) subject to subsection (f), has exclusive authority to perform drainage and flood damage reduction activities within the channel of:

(A) the river that is the surface water outlet of the commission's designated watershed; or

(B) each river that flows directly into the surface water outlet, if the surface water outlet of the commission's designated watershed is a lake or impoundment;

and within the area extending seventy-five (75) feet from the top of each bank of the river;

(2) may participate in the flood control program established under IC 5-1.2-13; and

(3) may acquire interests in land, including easements, for the commission's use in:

(A) providing flood storage; and

(B) the construction of levees and other flood damage reduction improvements.

(c) The drainage and flood damage reduction activities that a watershed development commission has exclusive authority to perform under subsection (b)(1) include the following:

(1) Bank stabilization.

(2) Tree removal.

(3) Construction and operation of sand traps.

(4) Channel reconstruction.

(5) Sediment removal.

(6) The acquisition, construction, and maintenance of access roads to levees and the channel of a river to which subsection (b)(1) applies.

(7) Other actions that the board of the watershed development commission reasonably considers necessary to carry out this chapter.

(d) Subject to subsection (f), a county must obtain the authorization of the board of the watershed development commission before performing any:

(1) construction work; or

(2) drainage or flood damage reduction activities;

within the area described in subsection (b)(1) unless the work must be performed in response to an emergency.

(e) Subsection (f) applies if a governmental entity other than the watershed development commission has authority:

(1) to perform one (1) or more activities set forth in subsection (c) within any part of the watershed development commission's designated watershed; and

(2) to collect a tax or an assessment or to impose another duty of financial contribution upon the owners of property located in any part of the watershed development commission's designated watershed.

(f) The board of a watershed development commission may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement under IC 36-1-7 with a governmental entity described in subsection (e):

(1) under which:

(A) the watershed development commission will perform, and the other governmental entity will relinquish its authority to perform, the activity or activities set forth in subsection (c) within the watershed development commission's designated watershed; and

(B) the governmental entity will cease collecting the tax or assessment or imposing the other duty of financial contribution described in subsection (e)(2) for performing the activity or activities set forth in subsection (c) within the watershed development commission's designated watershed; or

(2) under which:

(A) the governmental entity will continue to perform, and the watershed development commission will relinquish its authority to perform, the activity or activities set forth in subsection (c) within the part of the watershed development commission's designated watershed in which the governmental entity performs those activities;

(B) the governmental entity will continue collecting the tax or assessment or imposing the other duty of financial contribution described in subsection (e)(2) in the part of the watershed development commission's designated watershed in which the governmental entity performs the activity or activities set forth in subsection (c); and

(C) the watershed development commission will:

(i) relinquish its authority to receive; or

(ii) appropriately reduce;

the annual special assessments or support by optional methods to which the watershed development commission is otherwise entitled under IC 14-30.5-5 with respect to taxable parcels of real property located in the part of the watershed development commission's designated watershed in which the governmental entity performs the activity or activities set forth in subsection (c).

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-33-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-33-18-2
Director
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A director of the district may not also be a director of the subdistrict.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-98(c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-33-16-9
Voting procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Before the voting begins, the chairman of the board shall appoint three (3) freeholders of the district as clerks to conduct the election.

(b) Before casting a vote, each freeholder must sign the list of freeholders opposite the freeholder's name in the presence of the district secretary.

(c) If:

(1) a clerk finds a freeholder's name is omitted from the list; and

(2) all three (3) clerks determine that the freeholder's name should be added to the list;

the clerks shall place the freeholder's name on the list and the freeholder may vote.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-11
Notice of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If the department finds that a structure is:

(1) not sufficiently strong;

(2) not maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair or operating condition;

(3) not designed to remain safe during infrequent loading events; or

(4) unsafe and dangerous to life and property;

the department may issue a notice of violation under IC 14-25.5-2.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-22-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 27 / Section 14-22-27-2
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the minimum fee for a permit under this chapter is three dollars ($3).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-22 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-125 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-125
"Historic site"
Status: in_force

Sec. 125. "Historic site" has the following meanings:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-21-1, means a site that is important to the general, archeological, agricultural, economic, social, political, architectural, industrial, or cultural history of Indiana. The term includes adjacent property that is necessary for the preservation or restoration of the site.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-22-6, the meaning set forth in IC 4-37-1-7.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.3-1(h); 14-3-3.4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.6; P.L.111-2016, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-119 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-119
"Gypsum"
Status: in_force

Sec. 119. "Gypsum" means gypsum, gypsum rock, and anhydrite. The term includes other materials that are necessary or incidental to the extraction and removal of gypsum.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-22-5-4
Purpose of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The money in the fund shall be used for deer research and management.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-17
Cooperation with federal government
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The commission may do the following:

(1) Represent and act for and in behalf of the state, subject to the approval of the governor, in all matters of flood control and the water resources of Indiana with the United States and any other state.

(2) Cooperate with, obtain, approve, and accept flood control works from and through the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

(3) Cooperate with and obtain, approve, and accept works or a grant of any character or description from and through an agency of the United States relating to flood control and water resources and administer the expenditures of money in connection with the grant.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-12 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-13
Intervention in proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation interested in or affected by the proposed work may intervene in the proceedings before the court.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-24
Duties in case of accident
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of an individual or property damage in an estimated amount of at least two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, notify at least one (1) of the following:

(1) A state police officer or conservation officer.

(2) The sheriff's office of the county where the accident occurred.

(3) The office of the police department of the municipality where the accident occurred.

(b) The police agency receiving the notice shall do the following:

(1) Complete a report of the accident on forms prescribed by the director.

(2) Forward the report to the director.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.51; P.L.123-2026, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-30.5-3-9
Agreements with agencies in other states
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A watershed development commission, with the approval of:

(1) the affected regional planning commission established under IC 36-7-7 or IC 36-7-7.6; and

(2) the department;

may enter into agreements with agencies in another state that are responsible for the planning or development of flood damage reduction and drainage measures in the part of the commission's designated watershed that is located in the other state.

(b) If a watershed development commission has water quality purposes under section 1(b) of this chapter, the commission, with the approval of:

(1) the affected regional planning commission established under IC 36-7-7 or IC 36-7-7.6; and

(2) the department;

may enter into agreements with agencies in another state that are responsible for water quality in the part of the commission's designated watershed that is located in the other state. However, an agreement under this subsection does not convey water quality regulatory authority to a watershed development commission.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-12
Orders to remedy conditions causing environmental harm
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission may order any responsible person to:

(1) plug and abandon;

(2) replug; or

(3) repair;

a well to remedy a condition found to cause environmental harm or waste.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-15
Authority employees are public employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. For purposes of IC 34-13-2, IC 34-13-3, and IC 34-13-4, the executive director and employees of the authority are public employees (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-54).

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-34
Indiana employment goal for public works projects awarded by the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) As used in this section, "resident of Indiana" means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and is one (1) of the following:

(1) A person who has registered a motor vehicle in Indiana.

(2) A person who is registered to vote in Indiana.

(3) A person who has a child enrolled in an elementary or a secondary school located in Indiana.

(4) A person who derives more than one-half (1/2) of the person's gross income (as defined in Section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code) from sources in Indiana, according to the provisions applicable to determining the source of adjusted gross income that are set forth in IC 6-3-2-2. However, a person who would otherwise be considered a resident of Indiana under this subdivision is not a resident of Indiana if a preponderance of the evidence concerning the factors set forth in subdivisions (1) through (3) proves that the person is not a resident of Indiana.

(b) When entering a bid under this chapter for a public works project, each contractor shall provide the commission with information on the number of residents of Indiana who will be employed by the contractor and the number of residents of Indiana who will be employed by any subcontractor of the contractor.

(c) The goal for a contract awarded by the commission for a public works project is to award the contract to a contractor who:

(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.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-10-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-10-1-7
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall have at least four (4) regular meetings in each fiscal year and as many additional or special meetings as the commission's business, powers, or duties require.

(b) The chairman:

(1) may call a special meeting; and

(2) shall call a special meeting at the request of any five (5) members.

(c) A:

(1) meeting of the commission; or

(2) public hearing;

is subject to IC 5-14-1.5.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-12
Property tax exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The foundation is exempt from taxes on real or personal property the foundation acquires or disposes of or as a consequence of the foundation's transactions.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-15-12-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-15-12-13
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates section 10 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) A person who violates section 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-68 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-68
"Deputy director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Deputy director" refers to the deputy director of the bureau that supervises a division.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-10
Knowing or intentional violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, an individual who knowingly or intentionally operates a motorboat on public waters in violation of section 9 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

(b) In a proceeding to enforce this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant held a valid driver's license or identification card.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-10-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-10-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.4; P.L.100-2012, SEC.41. Repealed by P.L.92-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-10
Petition to establish district; court proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Upon the hearing of a petition filed under section 4 of this chapter, an owner of real property within the proposed district may appear and contest the necessity for or utility of the establishment of the district.

(b) The court shall determine the following:

(1) Whether the petition is signed by twenty percent (20%) of the landowners in the proposed district.

(2) Whether the landowners represent at least twenty percent (20%) of the land in acreage included in the proposed district.

(c) If the court after hearing the evidence finds that a petition has not been signed as required by this chapter, the court shall dismiss the petition at the cost of the petitioners.

(d) If the court finds that:

(1) a petition has been signed by twenty percent (20%) of the owners of land within the proposed district; and

(2) the signers own at least twenty percent (20%) of the land in acreage;

the finding shall be entered of record and is conclusive upon all landowners owning land within the district who have been notified as required by this chapter.

(e) If it further appears to the court that:

(1) the establishment of the proposed district is necessary; or

(2) the district will be useful and a public utility;

the court shall adjudge the district established unless a remonstrance objecting to the establishment has been filed with the clerk of the court.

(f) A remonstrance filed under subsection (e) must contain the names of the following:

(1) Owners of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the acreage described within the proposed district.

(2) Owners of land abutting on at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the length of the ditch.

(g) The court shall give the district a distinguishing name.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-4(a), (b), (c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-13-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-13-5-9
Officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Each year the commission shall elect the following from among the members of the commission:

(1) A chairman.

(2) A vice chairman.

(3) A treasurer.

(b) An individual elected as a chairman or a vice chairman:

(1) serves a term of one (1) year beginning July 1 following the date the individual is elected; and

(2) may be reelected.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-7.]

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

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adjacent land" means the area of land paralleling, but not necessarily contiguous to, a river needed to preserve, protect, and manage the natural, scenic, or recreational character of the river.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-24-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-24-10-1
Fees deposited in entomology and plant pathology fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall collect the following minimum fees:

(1) For each license issued to a dealer, fifty dollars ($50). However, a certified nurseryman who has paid an inspection fee may obtain a dealer's license for twenty dollars ($20).

(2) For the inspection of a nursery, fifty dollars ($50) plus an additional fee of three dollars ($3) for each acre of land containing nursery stock.

(b) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, the commission may set the license and inspection fees above the minimum fees established in subsection (a).

(c) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the entomology and plant pathology fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-10-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.66; P.L.195-2017, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-15-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-15-4-4
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 1, 2, or 3 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is:

(1) a Class A misdemeanor if the accident or collision results in an injury to a person;

(2) a Level 6 felony if:

(A) the accident or collision results in serious bodily injury to a person; or

(B) within the five (5) years preceding the commission of the offense, the person had a previous conviction of any of the offenses listed in IC 9-30-10-4(a), IC 35-46-9-6 (before its repeal), or IC 14-15-8-8 (before its repeal); or

(3) a Level 5 felony if the accident or collision results in the death of a person.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-59 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.97-2002, SEC.1; P.L.40-2012, SEC.13; P.L.158-2013, SEC.199; P.L.195-2014, SEC.6; P.L.158-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-24.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-24.5
Reconstruction of earthen berm or levee; requirements; permits; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.5. (a) As used in this section, "qualified entity or authority" means any of the following:

(1) IC 14-33-1 (conservancy districts).

(2) IC 14-33-19 (levee districts and associations).

(3) IC 14-27-4 (levee associations).

(4) IC 14-27-6 (levee authority in Vanderburgh County).

(5) IC 14-28-1-29 (flood control projects).

(6) IC 14-30 (river basin commissions).

(7) A court.

(8) Any prior law that allowed for the construction or maintenance of a levee or earthen berm.

(b) A person may not begin the reconstruction of an earthen berm or levee that is located in a floodway unless:

(1) the person obtains a permit under this section; or

(2) all of the following requirements are satisfied:

(A) The earthen berm or levee is located in a rural area.

(B) The earthen berm or levee was constructed:

(i) before January 1, 1973, with or without a permit issued under section 22 of this chapter; or

(ii) after December 31, 1972, with a permit issued under section 22 of this chapter.

(C) The person submits plans and specifications for the reconstruction of the earthen berm or levee that demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the reconstruction of the earthen berm or levee will meet the requirements set forth in subsection (c).

(c) An earthen berm or levee described in subsection (b)(2) must be reconstructed:

(1) to not more than its existing or predamaged height, or to its design height if the earthen berm or levee was previously permitted under section 22 of this chapter;

(2) to not more than its existing or predamaged top width and side slopes, or to its design top width and side slopes if the earthen berm or levee was previously permitted under section 22 of this chapter;

(3) along the same alignment and footprint of the existing or predamaged earthen berm or levee, or along the design alignment and footprint if the earthen berm or levee was previously permitted under section 22 of this chapter; and

(4) with materials similar to the materials used to construct the existing or predamaged earthen berm or levee, or with the design materials and specifications used to construct the earthen berm or levee if the earthen berm or levee was previously permitted under section 22 of this chapter.

Within six (6) months after the reconstruction of the earthen berm or levee is completed under subsection (b)(2) and this subsection, the person who reconstructed the earthen berm or levee must provide to the department documentation from a land surveyor or professional engineer licensed in Indiana that the earthen berm or levee has been reconstructed in accordance with the plans submitted to the department under this subsection and subsection (b)(2).

(d) If the reconstruction of an earthen berm or levee will not meet the requirements set forth in subsection (c), the earthen berm or levee may not be reconstructed under this section unless the person who desires to reconstruct the earthen berm or levee obtains a permit under this section. To obtain a permit, the person must file with the director a verified written application for a permit accompanied by a nonrefundable minimum fee of two hundred dollars ($200). An application submitted under this subsection must:

(1) set forth the material facts concerning the proposed reconstruction; and

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

(e) The director may not issue a permit in response to an application filed under subsection (d) unless, in the opinion of the director, the applicant has clearly proven that the reconstruction of the earthen berm or levee will not do any of the following:

(1) Adversely affect the efficiency or unduly restrict the capacity of the floodway.

(2) Constitute an unreasonable hazard to the safety of life or property.

(3) Result in unreasonably detrimental effects upon fish, wildlife, or botanical resources.

(f) In deciding whether to issue a permit under this section, the director shall consider the cumulative effects of the proposed reconstruction of an earthen berm or levee.

(g) The director may incorporate in and make a part of a permit or an order of authorization under this section the conditions and restrictions that the director considers necessary for the purposes of this chapter.

(h) Subject to subsection (i), if an earthen berm or levee was originally constructed under a qualified entity or authority, the department shall not require or recommend, as a condition of the issuance of a permit for the reconstruction of the earthen berm or levee, mitigation resulting from the removal of any trees or woody vegetation:

(1) from the top or side slopes of the earthen berm or levee, or within ten (10) feet of the toe of the existing earthen berm or levee, if the earthen berm or levee was constructed before January 1, 1973; or

(2) from the top, side slopes, or toe of the design footprint of the earthen berm or levee, if the earthen berm or levee was previously permitted under section 22 of this chapter.

(i) If conditions at the site of an earthen berm or levee described in subsection (h) have deteriorated to the point that the existing earthen berm or levee should be abandoned and reconstructed in another location within the floodway, the footprint of the abandoned earthen berm or levee, including areas within ten (10) feet of the toe, shall be credited to any mitigation required for the construction of the new earthen berm or levee alignment within the floodway.

(j) A permit issued under this section:

(1) is valid for two (2) years after the date of issuance of the permit; and

(2) may be renewed for one (1) additional two (2) year period before the expiration of the period referred to in subdivision (1).

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

(l) A person who knowingly:

(1) begins the reconstruction of an earthen berm or levee in violation of subsection (b), (c), or (d);

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

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

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

As added by P.L.251-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-270 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-270
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.2-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5.4-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 14-33-5.4-7.5
Single nominee considered elected; no election required when only one nominee in each district
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, if there is only one (1) nominee for election to the board to represent an area, the nominee for election to the board to represent that area is considered elected.

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

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

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

As added by P.L.16-2010, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-18.5
Special assessments imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. (a) The area of the watershed described in subsection (b) is a political subdivision authorized by the general assembly to enable the commission to provide special benefits to taxpayers in the area by promoting public safety and economic development that is of public use and benefit.

(b) The commission shall impose an annual special assessment against each taxable parcel of real property that is within the watershed of the Little Calumet River and Burns Waterway in Lake County.

(c) The special assessment for each taxable parcel must be as follows:

(1) For a residential parcel of real property, forty-five dollars ($45).

(2) For an agricultural parcel of real property, ninety dollars ($90).

(3) For a commercial parcel of real property, one hundred eighty dollars ($180).

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

(d) The commission shall certify the list of assessments to the auditor of Lake County.

As added by P.L.106-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-88 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-88
"Field"
Status: in_force

Sec. 88. "Field", for purposes of IC 14-37-9-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-37-9-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-2-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-302 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-302
"Waste" or "wasted"
Status: in_force

Sec. 302. "Waste" or "wasted" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-25-3, the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-3-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-37, the term includes the following:

(A) Locating, spacing, drilling, equipping, operating, or producing a well for oil and gas purposes drilled after March 13, 1947, in any manner that:

(i) reduces or tends to reduce the quantity of oil or gas ultimately to be recovered from any well in Indiana; or

(ii) violates the spacing provisions adopted by the commission under IC 14-37.

(B) Storing oil in earthen reservoirs except in an emergency to prevent the total loss of that oil.

(C) Producing oil or gas in a manner that will cause water channeling or zoning.

(D) Injecting fluids into a stratum or part of a stratum capable of producing oil or gas, except in accordance with the terms of a Class II well for which a permit is issued under IC 14-37.

(E) Allowing water other than fresh water to flow from any producing horizon located in a producing pool, except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued under IC 14-37.

(F) Allowing gas from a well that produces only gas to escape into the atmosphere, except as is necessary while making or changing connections, completing the well, or reconditioning the well.

(3) For purposes of IC 14-37, the term does not include capturing and destroying coal bed methane for a commercial purpose, including the generation of carbon credits.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 13-2-2-1 part; subdivision (2) formerly 13-8-2-21.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.83-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-40-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 40 / Section 14-22-40-4
"Game animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "game animal" means an animal that may be legally taken under this article.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25.5-2-1
Inspection to determine violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A division inspector or a person authorized by the department may at any reasonable time enter upon public or private property to determine if there is a violation of:

(1) an article listed in IC 14-25.5-1-1; or

(2) a rule adopted under an article listed in IC 14-25.5-1-1.

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-27
Duties when buried human remains or burial grounds are disturbed; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human remains or burial grounds shall do the following:

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

(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place according to rules adopted by the commission or a court order and permit issued by the Indiana department of health under IC 23-14-57.

(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.4; P.L.14-2000, SEC.38; P.L.26-2008, SEC.9; P.L.56-2023, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 14-18-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-18-8-3
Restrictions on disposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Disposal of property under this chapter is subject to restrictions contained in the instrument by which the state took title to the property.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2.5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-34
Revenue bonds; authority to issue
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. This chapter and IC 14-6-29 (before its repeal) constitute full and complete authority for the issuance of revenue bonds. A law, a procedure or proceeding, a publication, a notice, a consent, an approval, an order, an act, or a thing by the commission or any other officer, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state, a county, or a municipality is not required to issue revenue bonds except as prescribed in this chapter or IC 14-6-29 (before its repeal).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-4
Participation in bond pool
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "mining" includes contract mining.

(b) As used in this section, "operator" includes a predecessor in interest, subsidiaries, and affiliates as approved by the director.

(c) Participation in the bond pool is open to each operator applying for a permit under this article who, after May 3, 1978, has a five (5) year history of mining within Indiana and who meets the following conditions:

(1) Is not subject to an outstanding cessation order issued under:

(A) IC 13-4.1-11-5 (before its repeal); or

(B) IC 14-34-15-6.

(2) Does not owe a civil penalty under:

(A) IC 13-4.1-12 (before its repeal);

(B) IC 14-34-16; or

(C) the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 through 1328).

(3) Does not:

(A) owe a fee:

(i) under IC 13-4.1 (before its repeal);

(ii) under this article; or

(iii) collected under the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 through 1328); or

(B) have a history of delinquency in the payment of fees or civil penalties.

(4) Has never been suspended under:

(A) IC 13-4.1-6.5-6 (before its repeal); or

(B) section 6 of this chapter.

(d) Participation in the bond pool is:

(1) optional for each permit application;

(2) subject to approval by the director; and

(3) not effective until the entrance fee has been paid in full.

(e) The director may, based on all available information, disapprove an application that may create an unreasonable risk to the bond pool.

(f) This chapter does not preclude compliance with IC 14-34-6 instead of participation in the bond pool before commencement of participation in the bond pool.

(g) Commencement of participation in the bond pool for the applicable permit constitutes an irrevocable commitment to participate in the bond pool for the applicable permit for the duration of the surface coal mining operations covered under the permit, unless the operator has replaced all bond pool liability with bonds acceptable under IC 14-34-6-1.

(h) An operator may apply for participation in the bond pool on a bond increment area under an existing permit. Commencement of participation in the bond pool for the bond increment area, within an existing permit, constitutes an irrevocable commitment to participate in the bond pool for the duration of that surface coal mining permit, unless the operator has replaced all bond pool liability with bonds acceptable under IC 14-34-6-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 14-39-0.5-3
Expiration of interim rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding IC 14-10-2-5(b), an interim rule adopted by the department under IC 14-10-2-5(a)(22) concerning the department's discharge of the duties imposed upon the department under this article expires according to IC 4-22-2.3-5.

As added by P.L.158-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 14-30-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30-6-17
Funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following:

(1) Federal, state, and local governments.

(2) Individuals, foundations, and other organizations.

However, a commission is not eligible for funding through the Wabash River heritage corridor commission established by IC 14-13-6-6.

(b) The commission may enter into an agreement or contract regarding the acceptance or use of the grants and appropriations described in subsection (a) for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-18-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-18-8-2
Disposal of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of IC 14-19 or IC 14-20, the department may dispose of property under the law governing disposal of real property that is owned by the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2.5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-180 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-180
"Nonsignificant ground water withdrawal facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 180. "Nonsignificant ground water withdrawal facility", for purposes of IC 14-25-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-4-3.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-29 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-29
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) There is established an advisory committee consisting of:

(1) the north-northwest regional director of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and

(2) the county surveyor of each Indiana county within the basin.

However, a county surveyor may not be a member of the advisory committee if the county surveyor represents the county on the commission. The county executive of a county represented on the commission by the county surveyor shall appoint an individual other than the county surveyor to represent the county on the advisory committee.

(b) The commission may appoint other advisory committees consisting of individuals whose experience, training, or interest in the program enables the individuals to assist the commission.

(c) A member of an advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for the member's services.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-24-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-33-24-1
"Commercial licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commercial licensee" means a business entity granted a license by the utility owner to install and construct marinas, boat docks, and beaches adjacent to the shore line of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-28
Security of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) To adequately secure the payment of the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including interest, payable from revenues, the board and the board's officers, agents, and employees shall do the following:

(1) Pay punctually the principal of every bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness, including interest:

(A) on the date;

(B) at the place;

(C) in the manner; and

(D) out of the money mentioned in the bonds, notes, other evidences of indebtedness, and coupons;

in accordance with the resolution authorizing issuance.

(2) Preserve and protect the security of the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness and the rights of the holders, and warrant and defend those rights against all claims and demands of all persons.

(3) Hold in trust the revenues pledged to the payment of the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness for the benefit of the holders and apply those revenues:

(A) only as provided by the resolution authorizing issuance; or

(B) if the resolution is modified in the manner provided in:

(i) the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness; or

(ii) this chapter;

only as provided in the resolution as modified.

(4) Keep proper books of record and accounts of the water facilities, separate from all other records and accounts:

(A) in which complete and correct entries shall be made of all transactions relating to the water facilities and any part of the water facilities for which the revenues are pledged; and

(B) that, together with all other books and papers of the board, are at all times subject to the inspection of the holder of the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness then outstanding or a representative of the holder authorized in writing.

(b) This section does not require the board to expend money other than revenues received or receivable from the water facilities.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-37 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-37
Contractor's bond; requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. A person who has successfully bid for the whole or a part of the work shall, when the work is awarded to the person, do the following:

(1) Enter into a contract with the surveyor to perform the work.

(2) Give bond that:

(A) must be approved by the court;

(B) is payable to the state; and

(C) is in a proper penalty for the performance of the contract;

that the person will pay all damages occasioned by nonfulfillment of the contract. The damages may be recovered in a court with jurisdiction.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-33-16-13
Court ordering board to take steps to terminate district activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If a majority favors dissolution of a district, the court shall, upon receiving the certification of the results, order the board to take the necessary steps to terminate all activities of the district other than those activities required to certify and collect assessments or taxes to pay the following:

(1) The remaining financial obligations of the district.

(2) The expenses of liquidating the district's property and winding up the district's affairs.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-14.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1996, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.177-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-167 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-167
"Minnow"
Status: in_force

Sec. 167. "Minnow", for purposes of IC 14-22, includes the species of fish that the department determines by rule.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-17-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-17-2-7
Title in the state not invalidated by certain irregularities
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A title of the state created under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal) may not be considered invalid because of an irregularity, informality, or omission in:

(1) a proceeding under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal); or

(2) any of the processes of taxation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-13
"Conservation easement", "land use easement", "scenic easement", and "water use easement" defined; land acquisition
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "conservation easement" has the meaning set forth in IC 32-23-5-2.

(b) As used in this section, "land use easement" means the granting of the right of the general public to use the adjacent land.

(c) As used in this section, "scenic easement" means the granting of protection of adjacent land in the land's present state to preserve the land's natural or scenic characteristics.

(d) As used in this section, "water use easement" means the granting of the right of the general public to travel along or across all water parts of the river.

(e) The director may do the following:

(1) Acquire on behalf of the state land in fee title or any other interest in land, including the following:

(A) Water use easements.

(B) Scenic easements.

(C) Land use easements.

(2) Exercise the right of eminent domain on behalf of the state to acquire the following:

(A) Conservation easements.

(B) Water use easements.

(f) Land or an interest in land may be acquired by purchase with appropriated or donated money, exchanges, donations, or otherwise.

(g) The director may seek financial assistance for land acquisition and for facility development of scenic rivers from the following:

(1) Federal and local governmental sources.

(2) Private groups and individuals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-26-3(i); 13-2-26-3(j); 13-2-26-3(k); 13-2-26-3(l); 13-2-26-8 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 14-22-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-22-4-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund established by this chapter.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-34-19-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-34-19-1.3
Acid mine drainage abatement and treatment fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the acid mine drainage abatement and treatment fund established by subsection (b).

(b) The acid mine drainage abatement and treatment fund is established for the purpose of the abatement of the causes and the treatment of the effects of acid mine drainage. The department shall administer the fund.

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

(e) 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 shall be deposited in the fund.

As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-22-40-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 40 / Section 14-22-40-3
"Firearm"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "firearm" means any weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-70.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-70.8
"Direct contact"
Status: in_force

Sec. 70.8. "Direct contact", for purposes of IC 14-22-26.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-27-7-5
Notice of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the department finds that a dike, floodwall, levee, or appurtenance is:

(1) not sufficiently strong;

(2) not maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair or operating condition; or

(3) unsafe and dangerous to life or property;

the department shall issue a notice of violation to the owner of the dike, floodwall, levee, or appurtenance under IC 14-25.5-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-20-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.148-2002, SEC.10; P.L.71-2004, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-37-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-37-11-4
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An owner or operator who violates section 1 of this chapter commits a Class B infraction.

(b) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who violates section 1 of this chapter.

(c) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally violates section 1 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony if the violation concerns the operation of a Class II well.

(d) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.

As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 14-22-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-22-5-3
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-2 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-32-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-32-8-8
Matching funds from division of soil conservation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) In addition to funds provided to a district under section 7 of this chapter or from any other source, the division of soil conservation shall pay to the district one dollar ($1) for every one dollar ($1) the district receives:

(1) from a political subdivision; or

(2) if a district receives no funding from a political subdivision, from any other funding source.

The board shall consider funds received from a source referred to in subdivision (2) as qualifying for matching payments under this subsection.

(b) Except as provided in section 8.2 of this chapter, the state is not obligated to match more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) under this section.

(c) In order to receive funding under this section each year, a district must certify to the division of soil conservation the amount of money the district received from all sources described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) during the one (1) year period beginning January 1 of the previous year. The information prepared under this subsection must be part of the annual financial statement prepared and provided to the board under IC 14-32-4-22. The division of soil conservation shall make distributions under this section not later than July 15 of each year.

(d) Before making distributions under this section, the division of soil conservation shall determine the total amount of money that has been certified by all districts as having been provided by sources described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2). If the cumulative amount to be distributed to all districts exceeds the amount appropriated to the fund, the division of soil conservation shall reduce the distribution to each district proportionately.

(e) A district must spend money received under this section for the purposes of the district.

(f) If a district fails to provide a copy of its annual financial statement to the board by March 1, the district's funding shall be withheld until the financial statement is received by the board.

As added by P.L.160-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.155-2002, SEC.9 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.8; P.L.175-2006, SEC.20; P.L.1-2007, SEC.129; P.L.95-2016, SEC.4; P.L.14-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-279 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-279
"Tangible net worth"
Status: in_force

Sec. 279. "Tangible net worth", for purposes of IC 14-34-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-7-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.3-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-20-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-20-11-14
Expiration of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission expires thirty (30) days after the submission of the commission's final report.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-26-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-11.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-11.1
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.1. A rule adopted under section 11 of this chapter before July 1, 2026, applies to wake boarding and wake surfing.

As added by P.L.154-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-10
Title searches by department
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department may use funds appropriated to the department to perform title searches to determine the owners of existing low head dams.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-2.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.53-2023, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.161-2026, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-80 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-80
"Due notice"
Status: in_force

Sec. 80. "Due notice", for purposes of IC 14-32, means a notice given through publication at least two (2) times, with an interval of at least six (6) days between the two (2) publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-3(12).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-8
Compensation and conditions of employment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The department shall establish the rates of pay, hours, and other conditions of employment in the corps.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-8-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-17
Additions to or removals from register
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Any person may nominate a site or structure for addition to or removal from the register. Upon approval of the nomination by the division, all affected persons shall be notified.

(b) If an objection to the action is not filed with the division within thirty (30) days after the notification date, the nomination is automatically approved.

(c) If an objection is received within thirty (30) days, a designated member of the review board shall hold a hearing and make a determination. The review board shall make the final decision regarding a nomination, subject to review and appeal under IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-5
Public rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "natural scenic beauty" means the natural condition as left by nature without manmade additions or alterations.

(b) As used in this section, "recreational purpose" means the following:

(1) Fishing.

(2) Boating.

(3) Swimming.

(4) The storage of water to maintain water levels.

(5) Any other purpose for which lakes are ordinarily used and adapted.

(c) The:

(1) natural resources and the natural scenic beauty of Indiana are a public right; and

(2) public of Indiana has a vested right in the following:

(A) The preservation, protection, and enjoyment of all the public freshwater lakes of Indiana in their present state.

(B) The use of the public freshwater lakes for recreational purposes.

(d) The state:

(1) has full power and control of all of the public freshwater lakes in Indiana both meandered and unmeandered; and

(2) holds and controls all public freshwater lakes in trust for the use of all of the citizens of Indiana for recreational purposes.

(e) A person owning land bordering a public freshwater lake does not have the exclusive right to the use of the waters of the lake or any part of the lake.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-22
Legislative body may amend or supplement regulations or boundaries in ordinance
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The legislative body of the county or municipality may amend or supplement the regulations and district boundaries fixed by ordinance under this chapter or IC 13-2-22.6 (before its repeal). However, the area designated as flood plain may not be changed unless the change is based upon data:

(1) supplied by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or

(2) supplied or approved by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-18.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-33-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-33-13-2
Liability for damages to district works
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person is liable for damages done to works of a district by:

(1) the person;

(2) agents of the person;

(3) employees of the person; or

(4) livestock owned by the person.

(b) A person shall not damage the works, improvements, or property of a district. A person who violates this subsection is liable for all damages and costs.

(c) The board may repair damages at the expense of the person committing the damage.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-88.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-19
Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund is established for the purpose of paying:

(1) reimbursement of the expenses of members under section 13 of this chapter;

(2) other administrative costs and expenses reasonably incurred under this chapter, including expenses for publications and postage; and

(3) costs incurred in fulfilling the directives of the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan, including multicounty projects and marketing and educational tools such as video tape productions, signs, and promotional literature.

(b) The fund shall be administered by the director under the direction of the commission.

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

(d) The sources of money for the fund are:

(1) appropriations made to the fund; and

(2) any other funds obtained by the commission under section 22 of this chapter.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains in the fund for the purposes of the fund.

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

As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.118-2009, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-4
Required bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The petitioners must post a bond sufficient to pay the cost of notice and all costs of the court connected with the petition and election.

(b) If:

(1) the court dismisses the petition; or

(2) the majority of freeholders vote against merger;

the petitioners shall pay all costs associated with the proceedings and the election.

(c) If a merger does take place under this chapter, the costs associated with the proceedings and the election shall be paid out of the general money of the county where the court is located. The district shall repay the county from the first money collected from the levy of a tax or the collection of an assessment.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-15-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-15-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.94-2026, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-28-b
Salaries
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 28. (a) The natural resources commission shall categorize salaries of enforcement officers within each rank based upon the rank held and the number of years of service in the department through the twentieth year. The salary ranges that the commission assigns to each rank shall be divided into a base salary and fifteen (15) increments above the base salary with:

(1) the base salary in the rank paid to a person with less than one (1) year of service in the department; and

(2) the highest salary in the rank paid to a person with at least fifteen (15) years of service in the department.

(b) The salary matrix prescribed by this section shall be reviewed and approved by the state budget agency biennially in even-numbered years before implementation.

(c) The salaries for law enforcement officers of the law enforcement division of the department must be equal to the salaries of police employees of the state police department under IC 10-11-2-13, based upon years of service in the department and rank held.

(d) The requirement of subsection (c) does not affect:

(1) any rights or liabilities accrued; or

(2) any proceedings begun;

on or before June 30, 1999. Those rights, liabilities, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior civil law and procedure as if the requirement of subsection (c) had not been enacted.

(e) The salary matrix prescribed by this section must be adjusted at the same time and in the same manner as an adjustment required by IC 10-11-2-13(c).

As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.206-1999, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.42; P.L.234-2007, SEC.307; P.L.114-2022, SEC.25; P.L.201-2023, SEC.144; P.L.213-2025, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-17
Minimum distance from shore lines
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not operate a motorboat within two hundred (200) feet of the shore line of a lake or channel of the lake at a speed greater than idle speed.

(b) This subsection applies to lakes formed by hydroelectric dams in either of the following counties:

(1) A county having a population of more than twenty-four thousand six hundred (24,600) and less than twenty-five thousand (25,000).

(2) A county having a population of more than twenty thousand (20,000) and less than twenty thousand four hundred (20,400).

A person may not operate a motorboat within fifty (50) feet of the shore line at a speed greater than idle speed. However, on tributaries of lakes described in this subsection that are formed by hydroelectric dams, a person operating a motor boat may not approach or pass within two hundred (200) feet of the shore line of the tributary at a speed greater than idle speed. For the purposes of this chapter, tributaries on lakes formed by hydroelectric dams do not include the principal body of water flowing into the lakes.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.38-2000, SEC.3; P.L.170-2002, SEC.93; P.L.119-2012, SEC.119; P.L.195-2017, SEC.5; P.L.104-2022, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-14.5
Regulation of coal bed methane wells
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. The commission shall:

(1) regulate coal bed methane wells and compliance with IC 14-37-4-8 and IC 14-37-4-8.5;

(2) establish alternative spacing, survey, unit, and bonding requirements for coal bed methane wells; and

(3) require that all coal bed methane well permit applications include detailed plans for:

(A) stimulation, including disclosure of the types and amounts to be used of all fluids and products, and any information necessary to assess the potential impact of stimulation on commercially minable coal resources and underground sources of drinking water;

(B) horizontal drilling; and

(C) plugging of wells drilled by horizontal drilling.

As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-14.5
Determination of public use of a lake
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) For purposes of determining the acquiescence of a riparian owner to allow the public use of a lake, indicators of acquiescence include the following:

(1) Evidence that the general public has used the lake for recreational purposes.

(2) Evidence that the riparian owner did not object to the operation by another person of a privately owned boat rental business, campground, or commercial enterprise that allowed nonriparian owners to gain access throughout the lake.

(3) A record of regulation of previous construction activities on the lake by the department or the department of conservation (before its repeal).

(b) Acquiescence does not exist if a lake has been adjudicated after March 12, 1947, to be a private lake and the department, or the department of conservation (before its repeal), was a party to the adjudication.

As added by P.L.6-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-33-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-33-15-1
Petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A district may be dissolved by the same procedure used to establish the district. The petition must set forth the change of circumstances that causes the district to lose the district's benefit.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-8
Bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The petitioners must post a bond sufficient to pay the cost of notice and all legal costs of the court connected with the proceedings in case the court refuses to establish the district and dismisses the petition.

(b) The petitioners shall pay the cost of notice and all legal costs if the court dismisses the petition.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-22-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-22-21-3
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A taxidermist license expires December 31 after the date of issue.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-9-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-9-6-1
Creation of advisory council
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An advisory council is established to serve both of the following:

(1) The bureau of lands and cultural resources.

(2) The bureau of resource management.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.1; P.L.127-2022, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

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

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-34-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-34-15-6
Ordered cessation of coal mining and reclamation operations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "imminent danger to the health or safety of the public" means the existence of:

(1) a condition;

(2) a practice; or

(3) a violation of a permit or other requirement of this article;

in a surface coal mining and reclamation operation that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial physical harm to persons outside the permit area before the condition, practice, or violation is abated. A reasonable expectation of death or serious injury before abatement exists if a rational person, subjected to the same conditions or practices giving rise to the peril, would not expose the person to the danger during the time necessary for abatement.

(b) If the director or inspector determines that:

(1) a condition or practice exists or a violation of this article or the commission's rules has occurred that:

(A) creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public; or

(B) is reasonably expected to cause significant, imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources; or

(2) the permittee has not abated the violation within the time set under section 5 of this chapter;

the director shall order the cessation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations or the part relevant to the condition, practice, or violation. In the cessation order, the director shall determine the steps necessary to abate the violation in the most expeditious manner.

(c) If the director or inspector finds that the ordered cessation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations, or any part, will not completely abate:

(1) the imminent danger to health or safety of the public; or

(2) the significant imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources;

the director shall, in addition to the cessation order, impose affirmative obligations on the operator requiring the operator to take whatever steps the director considers necessary to abate the imminent danger or the significant environmental harm.

(d) The cessation order is effective for thirty (30) days after actual notice of the order is sent to the permittee unless:

(1) the director determines the violation is abated;

(2) the order is modified, vacated, or terminated under section 8 of this chapter; or

(3) an informal public hearing is held in the county in which the surface coal mining and reclamation operation is located, in which case the effectiveness of the order may be more or less than thirty (30) days.

(e) A cessation order issued under subsection (b) is effective when served upon the permittee.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4.1-1-3(4); 13-4.1-11-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-15
Applicability to Tippecanoe River impoundments
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section applies to impoundments of the Tippecanoe River that are formed by a dam or control structure owned and operated by a public utility for the generation of hydroelectric power. However, this section does not restrict the department's ability to regulate the safety or maintenance of a dam or other control structure under IC 14-27-7.5.

(b) As used in this section, "alterations to the shoreline" does not include the making of canals or inlets.

(c) As used in this section, "construction" includes the building of a pier.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may not regulate or interfere with alterations to the shoreline of or construction on the impoundments.

(e) A person may perform an activity under subsection (d) without a permit issued by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.70; P.L.164-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-15
Uniforms and equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The department shall provide the conservation officers of the division the uniforms and equipment necessary to the performance of their duties. All uniforms and equipment remain the property of the state.

(b) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, charge against an employee of the division the value of property lost or destroyed through carelessness or neglect of the employee. The value of the equipment shall be deducted from the pay of the employee.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-236 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-236
"Register"
Status: in_force

Sec. 236. "Register", for purposes of IC 14-21-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-9.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-6
Declaration of pests or pathogens
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may declare species or subspecies to be pests or pathogens. This identification must include any species or subspecies of bee that may endanger the bee and honey industry.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-4-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-7
"Personal watercraft"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "personal watercraft" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202.5.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-6
Special permit for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the department may issue a special permit for the taking of wildlife by a person with a disability of such a nature that it is difficult or impossible for the individual to be in a position to take wildlife unless the individual is given special consideration. Statutes and rules may be waived only as necessary to give effect to this section.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-22-30-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 30 / Section 14-22-30-2
Issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director may issue to a person, upon application, a permit to use or discharge dynamite or other explosives in the waters of this state under the rules that the director prescribes for the protection of fish in the waters of the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-26(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-33-21-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-33-21-11
Exceptional benefits assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) If the board determines to collect exceptional benefit assessments or installments of the assessments to provide for the fund in whole or in part, the board shall file with the district plan or part of or amendment to the plan the description of the land that the board has determined to be exceptionally benefited by the:

(1) works of improvement;

(2) addition to the works of improvement; or

(3) repair of the works of improvement.

(b) The board shall have written notice mailed first class postage prepaid to the owners of record of the land to the effect that the financing of the fund has been determined. The notice must state the time and place of the court hearing on the determination.

(c) Notwithstanding this section:

(1) the determination by the board of the land to be exceptionally benefited; and

(2) the notice on the determination;

does not bind the determination with regard to the existence and amount of exceptional benefits of appraisers appointed under IC 14-33-8.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-27
Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The:

(1) bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness;

(2) proceeds from and the interest on the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness;

(3) water property and facilities of the district; and

(4) revenues received from the furnishing of water and providing fire protection;

are exempt from taxation by the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-33-21-3
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board of a district that determines to establish a fund shall state this determination in the district plan or in any part or amendment to the plan. Notice to this effect shall be made a part of all notices concerning approval of the district plan or a part of or amendment to the plan, including implementation of the plan. The plan must specify the:

(1) works of improvement;

(2) additions to the works of improvement; or

(3) repair of the works of improvement;

that are to be financed by the fund.

(b) When:

(1) the district plan;

(2) part of the district plan; or

(3) an amendment to the district plan;

is approved by the court having jurisdiction of the district, the fund is established.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-106 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-106
"Freshwater lake"
Status: in_force

Sec. 106. "Freshwater lake", for purposes of IC 14-25-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-5-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-14
Officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall select a president and vice president. The director shall act as secretary of the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-22-15-4
Records and reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An individual having a fishing guide's license shall keep an accurate record of the following:

(1) Each day's catch of fish.

(2) Other related information that the department requires by rule.

(b) Before the fifteenth day of each month, the fishing guide shall report the previous month's record required under subsection (a) to the department on forms furnished by the department. The report shall be made even if no fish are caught.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(d), (e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-23-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-23-9-2
Guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Seedlings planted under section 1 of this chapter shall be planted according to guidelines established by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-9-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-24-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-24-8-4
Imported beekeeping elements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A beekeeper may not ship or bring elements of beekeeping into Indiana from another state or country unless the elements of beekeeping are accompanied by a permit issued by the division under this section.

(b) An application for a permit to ship elements of beekeeping into Indiana from another state or country must be on a commission form and accompanied by a certificate from the place of origin. The certificate must state that the following conditions have been met:

(1) The apiary from which elements of beekeeping, except queens and combless bees, are to be shipped was inspected not more than thirty (30) days before shipment.

(2) The apiary from which the queens or combless bees are to be shipped into Indiana was inspected not more than sixty (60) days before shipment.

(3) The inspection took place during active brood rearing and was found free of pests and pathogens.

(c) The permit application must state the approximate date of proposed entry into Indiana and the final destination of the shipment.

(d) The division may enter a written order for the removal of elements of beekeeping shipped into Indiana in violation of this section. A person in charge or in possession of property described in the order shall comply with the order as soon as practicable and not later than five (5) days after service.

(e) The division shall destroy elements of beekeeping shipped into Indiana that contain a pest or pathogen.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-8-4.]

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

Sec. 1. The department shall do the following:

(1) Have the custody of and maintain the parks, preserves, forests, reservoirs, and memorials owned by the state.

(2) Adopt the necessary rules under IC 4-22-2 to secure enforcement of this title, which must include provisions for the use of motorized carts during the hours specified in IC 9-21-7-2(a)(1) at state parks and recreation areas by an individual who is the holder of a driver's license and who:

(A) is at least sixty-five (65) years of age; or

(B) has a mobility disability as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq).

Rules adopted under this subdivision must comply with the provisions for mobility devices as described in 28 CFR 35.137.

(3) Prepare, print, post, or distribute printed matter relating to the state parks and preserves.

(4) Subject to the approval of the governor, purchase land for parks or preserves and scenic and historic places. For the purpose of acquiring land for parks or preserves and scenic and historic places, the commission may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in IC 14-17-3.

(5) Accept in the name of the state by gift or devise the fee or other estate in land or scenic or historic places.

(6) Employ, with the approval of the authorities having control of a state penal institution, the convicts committed to a penal institution for the purpose of producing or planting trees, clearing, improving, repairing, draining, or developing land purchased or acquired by the state for parks or preserves or as scenic or historic places.

(7) Have the custody of all abstracts of title, papers, contracts, or related memoranda except original deeds to the state, for land purchased or received for parks or preserves or for scenic or historic purposes under this section.

(8) Cooperate with:

(A) the department of environmental management;

(B) other state agencies; and

(C) local units of government;

to protect the water and land of Indiana from pollution.

(9) Have general charge of the navigable water of Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.225-2005, SEC.15; P.L.155-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 14-33-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-33-6-7
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board or an interested person adversely affected by the plan may appeal an order:

(1) referring the district plan back to the board; or

(2) approving the district plan;

to the supreme court within thirty (30) days.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-55.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-23
Constitutionally restricted bonds or debts not authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. This chapter does not authorize the board to do anything that would result in the creation of an instrument that constitutes a bond or debt within the meaning of the constitutional restriction relating to:

(1) the creation or incurring of a debt or indebtedness; or

(2) the issuance of an instrument constituting a bond or debt.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-123.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-123.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.85-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.133-2012, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-62 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-62
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.2-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.2-1997, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-67 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-67
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 67. (a) "Department", except for purposes of IC 14-20-7 and IC 14-32, refers to the department of natural resources.

(b) "Department", for purposes of IC 14-20-7, refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.

(c) "Department", for purposes of IC 14-32, refers to the Indiana state department of agriculture established by IC 15-11-2-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-2-1 part; 13-2-2.5-2(d); 13-2-2.6-2; 13-2-6.1-1 part; 13-2-11.1-1 part; 13-2-22-3(2); 13-2-22.2-8; 13-2-26-1 part; 13-3-1-3(13); 13-3-7-1 part; 13-4-3-3(a); 13-4-5-2(1); 13-4-6-2(l); 13-8-2-6; 14-1-1-1 part; 14-1-3-1(j); 14-1-3.5-1 part; 14-2-2-1; 14-2-4.5-1(b); 14-2-4.6-1 part; 14-2-8.5-1(a); 14-3-3.3-1(d); 14-3-3.4-1 part; 14-3-17-2; 14-3-18-3; 14-3-20-3; 14-4-5-2(g); 14-4-5.1-2 part; 14-4-8-1 part; 14-5-4-2(b); 14-5-5-1 part; 14-5-8-3 part; 14-6-2-2; 14-6-2.5-1; 14-6-35-3; 14-7-1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.206; P.L.2-2008, SEC.28; P.L.120-2008, SEC.5; P.L.113-2010, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 14-37-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-37-7-9
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who:

(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or

(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.

(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or

(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter;

commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply relates to the operation of a Class II well.

(c) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.

As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-29-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-29-8-4
Use not affecting owner or navigability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The use of a stream designated under this chapter does not do any of the following:

(1) Impose a duty upon the riparian landowner or tenant to provide for the safe use of the stream.

(2) Affect ownership of the bed of the stream.

(3) Affect a determination of the stream's navigability.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-7
Construction of ditches or dams so as to lower water level prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a public freshwater lake, regulated or otherwise, that covers an area of at least ten (10) acres.

(b) A person may not order or recommend the:

(1) construction;

(2) reconstruction;

(3) recleaning; or

(4) repair;

of a ditch, dam, or other project that will affect or is likely to affect a lowering of the water level of the public freshwater lake.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.6-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-34-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-34-3-10
Information concerning archeological and historic sites; limitation on enforcement of section and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The director may require a permit applicant to submit additional information concerning the identity, location, and nature of archeological and historic sites in or within one thousand (1,000) feet of the permit area in accordance with rules adopted by the commission to implement this section.

(b) In the rules implementing this section, the commission shall provide that the director may require a permit applicant to identify and evaluate important archeological and historic sites through the following:

(1) Searches of the records of the following:

(A) Research institutions.

(B) The state historical preservation office.

(2) Field investigations.

(3) Other appropriate investigations according to standards incorporated in the rules.

(c) The commission's rules must be consistent with the principles set forth in IC 14-34-4-10(c).

(d) This section and the rules adopted under this section may not be enforced if and to the extent that any federal court holds that the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201-1328) does not authorize the requirements of records searches, field investigations, or other studies in connection with application for surface coal mining operations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-3.1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-26
"Storage operator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. "Storage operator" means:

(1) a person;

(2) a trust;

(3) a corporation; or

(4) another entity;

that owns or operates a carbon sequestration project.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31 / Section 14-22-31-13
Falsification of reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A licensee may not falsify a report that must be kept under this chapter.

(b) A license may not be issued to a licensee who is convicted of violating subsection (a) or IC 14-2-7-10(i) (repealed).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(i).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-13
Proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) All proceeds derived:

(1) from or by virtue or by reason of a permit or lease executed or issued under this chapter; or

(2) from or by reason of any operations under this chapter;

shall, after deducting all costs incurred by the department, be paid to the treasurer of state for the use of the division of the department having the custody, control, possession, or authority of or over the real property involved.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the proceeds shall be deposited in the proper fund of the appropriate division of the department.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the proceeds from royalties or other compensation paid for minerals taken from beneath the navigable waters of the state shall be deposited in the state general fund.

(d) The proceeds from royalties or other compensation paid for minerals taken from beneath the navigable waters of the Wabash River (as defined in IC 14-13-6-4) shall be deposited in the Wabash River heritage corridor fund established by IC 14-13-6-23.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.118-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-25-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-25-12-3
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-300 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-300
"Wabash River heritage corridor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 300. "Wabash River heritage corridor", for purposes of IC 14-13-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-6-5.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-32-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 32 / Section 14-22-32-7
Other actions not precluded
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. This chapter does not preclude the state or another person from bringing other actions under the Indiana Code.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-35-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-35-3-1
Payment to treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Fees and other money recovered or received due to a permit granted under IC 14-35-1 or IC 14-35-2 shall be paid to the treasurer of state.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-24-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-24-5-1
"Vital" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "vital" means that a plant is physiologically vibrant and does not suffer unreasonably from mechanical or pathological stress.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-1-18.]

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

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

(1) Lake Michigan.

(2) Land under the waters of Lake Michigan.

(3) Any part of the land in Indiana that borders on Lake Michigan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-18.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.135-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.173. Repealed by P.L.130-2018, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-34
Operator with forfeited bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. An operator who has forfeited a bond may not receive a permit unless:

(1) the land for which the bond was forfeited has been reclaimed without cost to the state; or

(2) the operator has paid to the department the amount that the commission finds is adequate to reclaim the land.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-10(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-18-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 14-18-1.5-4
Maps and plats
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state land office shall prepare and maintain property record maps and plats of property owned by the state, whether owned in the past or currently owned.

(b) The maps and plats maintained by the state land office must include the following information:

(1) Maps showing each county and the boundaries of each county.

(2) Plats of each parcel of property owned by the state, showing the metes and bounds of the parcel.

The maps and plats must show the appropriate townships, ranges, sections, parts of sections, and other appropriate geographic information.

(c) The state land office may maintain appropriate materials to assist the state land office in developing and maintaining the property records required by this section, including the following:

(1) Aerial photography.

(2) United States Geographical Survey maps.

(3) Commercial and governmental plat books.

(4) Survey plats and notes prepared for agencies by registered land surveyors.

As added by P.L.151-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-22-28-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 28 / Section 14-22-28-2
Conditions and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other prohibition or requirement of this article or the rules adopted under this article, the director shall prescribe the following:

(1) The manner of taking the wild animal.

(2) The expiration of the permit.

(3) The rules the director considers necessary.

(4) The disposition of the animal.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.155-2002, SEC.8 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-11
Notice of proceedings to persons responsible for plugging and abandoning wells
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Each person who is responsible for plugging and abandoning a well shall be notified of a proceeding under section 10 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-34-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-15
Permit effective upon issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Notwithstanding IC 4-21.5-3-5, a permit issued under section 14 of this chapter is effective upon issuance, unless a stay of the permit has been granted under section 17 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-5.2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-22-40-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 40 / Section 14-22-40-7
Reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To compensate for harm caused to decoys, a person convicted of an offense under section 6 of this chapter shall reimburse the state one hundred dollars ($100) for each commission of the offense. The reimbursement required by this section is in addition to any penalty imposed on the person under IC 35-50-3.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-38-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-38-1-23
Offset well
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A lease must provide that the lessee shall drill an offset well to a well on adjoining land that:

(1) is within three hundred thirty (330) feet of an outer boundary of the land covered by the lease; and

(2) is producing petroleum in paying quantities and draining the land covered by the lease.

(b) The offset must be:

(1) started within ninety (90) days from the completion of the adjoining well; and

(2) drilled with due diligence to completion.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-18-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-18-2-4
Statement of intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to leases to units of local government.

(b) The department shall draft a statement of intent and shall publicize the statement through appropriate media. The statement must do the following:

(1) Describe the facilities that the department desires to provide.

(2) Set up a procedure for the submission of proposals for providing the facilities.

(c) The publication must consist of at least three (3) legal advertisements appearing at ten (10) day intervals during a thirty (30) day period in five (5) daily newspapers of wide and general circulation in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-8-4; 14-3-8-5.5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-7
Maintenance, repair, and sale; duties of owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The owner of a structure shall maintain and keep the structure in the state of repair and operating condition required by the following:

(1) The exercise of prudence.

(2) Due regard for life and property.

(3) The application of sound and accepted technical principles.

(b) The owner of a structure shall notify the department in writing of the sale or other transfer of ownership of the structure. The notice must include the name and address of the new owner of the structure.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-18-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-18-10-2
Issuance of permit; public highway rights-of-way passing through state land; charges prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director may issue to any person, without charge, a permit to erect or construct a utility, telephone, or telegraph line as described in section 1 of this chapter under the rules and restrictions that the director considers necessary:

(1) for the protection and preservation of the natural scenic conditions of the land; or

(2) to prevent the line from interfering with or obstructing the use and enjoyment of the property by the public.

However, the director shall not impose a charge to issue a permit to erect or construct a utility, telephone, or telegraph line as described in section 1(5) of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 32-5-4-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.145-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-22-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-22-2-9
Deer hunting; use of handgun
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016.

(b) Notwithstanding any rule prescribing the minimum length of a handgun cartridge case, a hunter may use a handgun that fires a commercially available bullet of ten (10) millimeters in diameter to hunt deer.

(c) The use of a handgun described in subsection (b) to hunt deer is subject to the rules:

(1) requiring that the handgun conform to the requirements of IC 35-47-1-6;

(2) prescribing the minimum barrel length of the handgun; and

(3) prohibiting the use of full metal jacketed bullets.

(d) The director shall amend any rule necessary to comply with this section.

As added by P.L.110-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-30-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30-6-19
Financial practices; audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The commission shall make expenditures only as budgeted. However, the commission may revise the budget at any time to authorize unbudgeted expenditures.

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

(c) The commission is responsible for the safekeeping and deposit of money the commission receives under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall:

(1) prescribe the methods and forms for keeping; and

(2) periodically audit;

the accounts, records, and books of the commission.

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

(1) Applicable statutes.

(2) Procedures established by the commission.

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-22-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-22-4-2
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund is established.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-22-40-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 40 / Section 14-22-40-8
Collection and deposit of reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The court that convicts a person of an offense under section 6 of this chapter shall collect the reimbursement required by section 7 of this chapter and transmit the reimbursement to the department. The department shall deposit the reimbursement in the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund established by IC 14-9-8-21.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-12
Basis of rate schedule
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The schedule of rates or charges for the treatment and disposal of sewage may be fixed and determined by the board on the basis of any of the following:

(1) A flat charge for each sewer connection.

(2) The amount of water used on the premises and discharged into the sewerage system.

(3) The number and size of water outlets on the premises.

(4) The amount, strength, and character of sewage discharged into the sewers.

(5) The size of sewer connections.

(6) Any combination of these factors or other factors.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-33 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-33
Indiana business preference; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) As used in this section, "out-of-state business" refers to a business that is not an Indiana business.

(b) The commission may give a preference to an Indiana business that submits a bid under this article if all of the following apply:

(1) An out-of-state business submits a bid.

(2) The out-of-state business is a business from a state that gives public works preferences unfavorable to Indiana businesses.

(c) The commission shall establish criteria for determining the following:

(1) Whether a bidder qualifies as an Indiana business under the rules.

(2) When another state's preference is unfavorable to Indiana businesses.

(3) The method by which the preference for Indiana businesses is to be computed.

(d) The commission may not give a preference to an Indiana business that is more favorable to the Indiana business than the other state's preference is to the other state's businesses.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-311 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-311
"Water supply"
Status: in_force

Sec. 311. "Water supply", for purposes of IC 14-25 through IC 14-29, means the volume of water designated for use in or by a beneficial process or purpose in the satisfaction of domestic, municipal, agricultural, industrial, commercial, recreational, power, transportation, stream pollution abatement, health, and other uses and needs in a manner consistent with the public interest.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-4(10).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-5
"Person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, a trustee or legal representative, the state, a political subdivision of the state, the United States of America, an agency of the state, a political subdivision of the state or of the United States of America, or a group of such persons acting in concert.

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

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

Sec. 4. This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of Indiana and the inhabitants of Indiana, should be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-6
Corps camps; services and equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The department may establish corps camps if there is sufficient money available to establish a corps camp for the youth of Indiana.

(b) The department may provide transportation, lodging, subsistence, and other services and equipment for the members of the corps.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-12.5
"Corrective action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. "Corrective action" means action:

(1) taken by the owner or operator of a permitted Class VI carbon dioxide injection well; and

(2) approved by the director;

to ensure that a carbon dioxide injection well within the area of review does not serve as conduits for the movement of fluids into underground sources of drinking water.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-6
"Reasonable beneficial use" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. For purposes of this chapter, "reasonable beneficial use" means the use of water for a beneficial use in the quantity and manner that is:

(1) necessary for economic and efficient utilization; and

(2) both reasonable and consistent with the public interest.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-3
Termination of permit for nonuse; extension of time
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A permit terminates if the permittee has not commenced the surface coal mining and reclamation operations covered by the permit within three (3) years of the date of issuance of the permit. With respect to coal to be mined for use in a synthetic fuel facility or a specific major electric generating facility, the permittee's surface mining operation commences when construction of the synthetic fuel or generating facility is initiated.

(b) The director may grant a reasonable extension of time to the requirement of subsection (a) upon a showing that an extension is necessary because of any of the following:

(1) Litigation that:

(A) precludes the commencement of operations; or

(B) threatens substantial economic loss to the permittee.

(2) Conditions:

(A) beyond the control; and

(B) without the fault or negligence;

of the permittee.

(c) If a coal lease is issued under the federal Mineral Leasing Act, as amended (30 U.S.C. 187, 193, 201, 203), extensions of time under subsection (b) may not extend beyond the period allowed for diligent development in accordance with the federal Mineral Leasing Act, as amended (30 U.S.C. 187, 193, 201, 203).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-25-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-25-8-1
Legislative findings; research powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The continuing growth of the population and economy impose ever increasing demands upon the essentially fixed water resources of Indiana. It is necessary that the development, use, and management of these resources be based upon a sound and thorough knowledge and understanding of the location, extent, capabilities, limitations, and characteristics of the basic water resources of Indiana. The need for additional knowledge is urgent in areas such as the following:

(1) Mapping of the location and availability of ground water.

(2) The time of travel of water from point to point on the major streams.

(3) The Indiana climatic factors affecting evaporation losses from impoundments.

(4) The meandering characteristics of alluvial streams.

(5) The drainage areas of streams at selected points.

(b) To accomplish the objectives described in subsection (a), the department of environmental management and the department may conduct applied research in their respective areas of jurisdiction for the purpose of securing the scientific and technical data and information necessary for the solution of problems involving the wise beneficial development, use, and management of the water resources of Indiana. The research shall be accomplished through the use of the money that is made available for these purposes.

(c) The department of environmental management and the department may conduct research under this section:

(1) independently; or

(2) in cooperation with agencies of the state or of the United States.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-3.1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the public employees' retirement fund.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-28
Fund; other allotments
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. After the allotment required under section 27 of this chapter has been made, the following allotments shall be made:

(1) Ten percent (10%) of the balance shall be allotted to each account listed in section 26(a)(1) through 26(a)(5) of this chapter.

(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the balance shall be allotted to the account listed in section 26(a)(7) of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-30.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31 / Section 14-22-31-5
Expiration of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A license issued under this chapter expires April 30 of each year.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-33-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 33 / Section 14-22-33-3
Authorization for federal fish hatching, operations, and investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To promote fish culture and the increase of useful food and game fish in the lakes and streams of Indiana and notwithstanding Indiana fish or game law, full authority is granted to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct fish hatching and all operations and investigations connected with fish hatching in the manner and at the time that is considered necessary and proper.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-164.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-164.7
"Mineral owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 164.7. "Mineral owner", for purposes of IC 14-39, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-39-0.6-17.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-52 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-52
Auditor; notice of assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. The auditor of each county affected shall give notice by publication in a newspaper published in the county, not less than thirty (30) days before the day for payment of assessments, of the following:

(1) That the assessment sheet has been prepared and placed in the hands of the county treasurer for collection.

(2) The time and manner in which the assessments are required to be paid.

(3) That a person affected who desires to pay the assessment to discharge the person's land from all liability to the assessment on or before the day named in the order may do so.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-19 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-9-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-9-5-2
Revolving funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. All money accruing to the use of a division, other than a regular or specific appropriation made by the general assembly, is considered to constitute a revolving fund for the use of the division.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-18 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-25
Reconstruction permit exception; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) A person who desires to reconstruct an abode or a residence that:

(1) is located in a floodway; and

(2) is not substantially damaged (as defined in 44 CFR 59.1, as in effect on January 1, 1997);

is not required to obtain a permit from the department for the reconstruction of the abode or residence if the reconstruction will meet the requirements set forth in 44 CFR Part 60, as in effect on January 1, 1997.

(b) A person who knowingly reconstructs an abode or a residence described in subsection (a) in a way that does not comply with the requirements referred to in subsection (a) commits a Class B infraction.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-13.3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.135-1997, SEC.16; P.L.71-2004, SEC.18; P.L.53-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-131.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-131.7
"Inland water"
Status: in_force

Sec. 131.7. "Inland water" for purposes of IC 14-22-13, includes:

(1) the waters of the state; and

(2) the boundary waters of the state, except Lake Michigan and the Ohio River.

As added by P.L.151-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-3
Migratory birds; permit or license requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not take or possess for any purpose, during the closed season, a migratory bird or the nest, eggs, or increase of a migratory bird without having a permit or license issued by the director under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-1(2).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.69-2009, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-22-32-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 32 / Section 14-22-32-4
Issuance of shooting preserve license precluded
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who violates section 2(1) of this chapter may not be issued a license under IC 14-22-31.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-21-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-21-5-4
Immunity for injuries to family members and invitees granted access to cemetery land
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The following apply when a landowner grants access to a cemetery that is classified under IC 6-1.1-6.8:

(1) Except for an injury that is a direct result of a landowner's gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, the landowner is immune from civil liability for any injury occurring to the health, life, or property of an invitee or a family member during the time the invitee or family member is present on the landowner's property.

(2) Except for an injury that is a direct result of a guide's gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, a person guiding an invitee or a family member to the cemetery is immune from civil liability for any injury occurring to the health, life, or property of the invitee or family member during the time the guide and the invitee or family member are present on the landowner's property.

As added by P.L.68-2012, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-29-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-29-2-1
Identification of navigable stream
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The part of the Kankakee River that flows through Indiana from the Indiana-Michigan border to the Indiana-Illinois border is a navigable stream for the purpose of exercise of the police power of the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-33-3-1
Area of district
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any area may be established as a district if each part of the district is contiguous to another part. A municipality may be included in whole or in part in the district only if at least one (1) of the following conditions exist:

(1) The freeholders in the municipality or the part of the municipality to be included in the district have petitioned to be included in the same proportion as required by IC 14-33-2-2 for the proposed district as a whole.

(2) The municipality has by ordinance of the municipality's legislative body petitioned or joined in the petition to be included in whole or in part in the district.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-24
Amendments to petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The court may permit amendments to a petition to conform to the findings of the commission.

(b) If a petition is amended to include additional land other than the land published in the notice for hearing on the petition, the court may make a final determination on the establishment of the district only after there is published notice of the amendments or of motion to amend by the petitioners. In addition, the petitioners shall mail a notice of the amendments or of the motion to amend to all freeholders of the additional land according to section 14 of this chapter, including mailing of notice under section 12 of this chapter.

(c) If a petition is amended to include additional land:

(1) the requirements regarding signatures in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter must be satisfied as if the land had been included in the petition as originally filed; and

(2) the following may be filed with the court at any time before the conclusion of the hearing after the receipt of the commission's report:

(A) Additional signatures to the petition for the establishment of the district.

(B) Signatures to a petition against the establishment of a district.

(C) Withdrawals from either petition.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-28.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-25-15-2
Governor's responsibilities and powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The governor, ex officio, shall:

(1) serve as the Indiana administrator of the compact; and

(2) appoint at least one (1) alternate under section 2.3 of the compact.

(b) The governor shall do the following as administrator:

(1) Receive copies of all agreements that are entered into under the compact by the following:

(A) This state.

(B) Other states.

(C) Political subdivisions of this state.

(2) Consult with, advise, and aid the states and political subdivisions referred to in subdivision (1) in the formulation of those agreements.

(3) Make any recommendations that the governor considers desirable in order to effectuate the purposes of the compact to the following:

(A) The general assembly.

(B) Legislatures of other states.

(C) Governmental agencies of other states.

(D) Political subdivisions of this state.

(4) Consult with and cooperate with the compact administrators of the states other than Indiana.

(c) Pursuant to section 9.2 of the compact, the governor may take actions necessary for the initial organization and operation of the council.

As added by P.L.4-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-143 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-143
"Land occupier" or "occupier of land"
Status: in_force

Sec. 143. "Land occupier" or "occupier of land", for purposes of IC 14-32, means a firm, an individual of voting age, a limited liability company, or a corporation that:

(1) owns:

(A) a life estate; or

(B) an interest greater than a life estate;

in; or

(2) is in legal possession, under an express or implied rental lease, of;

a tract of land that is located within a district (as defined in IC 14-8-2-72(2)) or proposed for inclusion within a district under IC 14-32-6.5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-3(11).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-22-41-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 41 / Section 14-22-41-6
Treatment by home state of noncompliance or conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. ARTICLE IV

(a) Upon receipt of a report from the licensing authority of the issuing state reporting the failure of a violator to comply with the terms of a citation, the licensing authority of the home state shall:

(1) notify the violator;

(2) initiate a suspension action in accordance with the home state's suspension procedures; and

(3) suspend the violator's license privileges until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the wildlife citation has been furnished by the issuing state to the home state licensing authority.

Due process safeguards must be accorded.

(b) Upon receipt of a report of conviction from the licensing authority of the issuing state, the licensing authority of the home state shall enter the conviction in its records and treat the conviction as though it occurred in the home state for the purposes of the suspension of license privileges.

(c) The licensing authority of the home state shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing states.

As added by P.L.23-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-16
Letter of application; presentation to secretary of state; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Not more than thirty (30) days after being appointed under section 15(a) of this chapter, the two (2) appointed supervisors shall present to the secretary of state the following:

(1) A notarized letter of application, signed by the two (2) appointed supervisors, for reorganization of the district as a governmental subdivision and a public body corporate and politic under this article.

(2) A copy of the original petition filed with the board.

(3) A copy of the certification by the board of the results of the election held on the local public question.

(4) A copy of the records of appointment by the board of the two (2) supervisors who signed the letter of application.

(b) The letter of application presented under subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) The name proposed for the district.

(2) A definition, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, of the reconfigured boundaries of the district.

(3) A statement certifying that, upon notification by the secretary of state of the approval of the application, an existing district lying entirely within the boundaries of the newly reorganized district will terminate operation and cease to exist.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-22-37-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 37 / Section 14-22-37-2
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally interferes with the legal taking of a game animal by another person with intent to prevent the taking commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) disturbs a game animal; or

(2) engages in an activity or places an object or substance that will tend to disturb or otherwise affect the behavior of a game animal;

with intent to prevent or hinder the legal taking commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally enters or remains:

(1) upon public land; or

(2) upon private land without permission of the owner or the owner's agent;

with intent to violate this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-24-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-24-1-5
Delegation of commission's powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may delegate any of the commission's powers and duties under this article to the director, deputy director, division director, or another employee of the department.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-23-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-23-3-1
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

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

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-22-39-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-22-39-3
Searches of effects; entry onto property
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "public or private property" does not include dwellings.

(b) The director and conservation officers may:

(1) search a boat, a conveyance, a vehicle, an automobile, a fish box, a fish basket, a game bag, a game coat, or other receptacle in which game may be carried; and

(2) enter into or upon private or public property for the purposes of subdivision (1) or for the purpose of patrolling or investigating;

if the director or conservation officer has good reason to believe that the director or conservation officer will secure evidence of a violation of this article or a law for the propagation or protection of fish, frogs, mussels, game, furbearing mammals, or birds.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-264 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-264
"Stamp"
Status: in_force

Sec. 264. "Stamp" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-22-7, the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-7-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-22-8, the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-8-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 14-2-4.5-1(c); subdivision (2) formerly 14-2-4.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-318 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-318
"Wild animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 318. "Wild animal" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-22, except as provided in subdivision (2), an animal whose species usually:

(A) lives in the wild; or

(B) is not domesticated.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-22-38-6, the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-38-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 14-2-2-1 part; subdivision (2) formerly 14-2-3-10(a) part.]

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

Sec. 5. (a) During the term of the permit, the permittee may submit an application for a revision of the permit, together with a revised reclamation plan, to the director. However, except for incidental boundary revisions, a new permit is required for any extensions to the permit area.

(b) The director may not approve an application for a permit revision unless the director finds the following:

(1) Reclamation required by this article can be accomplished under the revised reclamation plan.

(2) The permittee has complied with:

(A) IC 13-4.1-4 (before its repeal); or

(B) IC 14-34-4.

(c) The director shall establish guidelines for a determination of the scale or extent of a revision request for which all permit application information requirements and procedures apply.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-22-23-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 23 / Section 14-22-23-4
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A falconry license issued under this chapter expires on the last day of February of the third year following the year in which the license is issued.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-17.5(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-32-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-32-2-12
Duties of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board shall do the following:

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

(2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all board proceedings and of all resolutions and rules the board issues or adopts. The accounts of receipts and disbursements are subject to examination by the state board of accounts.

(3) Offer appropriate assistance to the supervisors of soil and water conservation districts to carry out district powers and programs.

(4) Keep the supervisors of districts informed of the activities and experience of all other districts and facilitate cooperation and an interchange of advice and experience among districts.

(5) Coordinate the programs of the districts as far as this may be done by advice and consultation.

(6) Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and state agencies in the work of the districts. However, this subdivision does not authorize either of the following:

(A) The transfer or control of authority over districts to a federal agency.

(B) The transfer of title of land or control to the United States.

(7) Disseminate information throughout Indiana concerning the activities and programs of the districts and encourage the formation of districts in areas where organization is desirable.

(8) Coordinate the erosion and sediment part of 33 U.S.C. 1288 (Public Law 92-500, Section 208) and other erosion and sediment reduction programs that affect water quality, in cooperation with state and federal agencies and through districts as provided under IC 14-32-5-1.

(9) Develop a statewide regulatory program to be initiated after all reasonable voluntary approaches to erosion and sediment reduction have been exhausted.

(10) Conduct an inventory of conservation needs for planning purposes and to inform the general assembly.

(11) Hold meetings in locations throughout Indiana.

(12) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part, (c) part, (d).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.14; P.L.175-2006, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-2
Unlawful operation prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not operate a boat upon public waters:

(1) in any manner;

(2) under any circumstances; or

(3) at any rate of speed;

prohibited by this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-2
"Commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Wabash River heritage corridor commission established by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-179.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-179.5
"Nonresident"
Status: in_force

Sec. 179.5. (a) "Nonresident", for the purposes of IC 14-19-3-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-19-3-5(b).

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

As added by P.L.134-1997, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.148-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 14-22-26.5-9
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person that violates this chapter commits a Class B infraction. The court shall assess the amount of the fine authorized by this section solely on the basis of the individual members of the public who are exposed to a specified animal when the court imposes the fine on a person that violates this chapter.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-31-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-31-4-2
Criteria for establishing submerged lands preserves; rulemaking
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department may establish a submerged lands preserve for any area of submerged lands in Lake Michigan or the Ohio River that:

(1) contains:

(A) a watercraft; or

(B) an aircraft;

of historical value;

(2) contains:

(A) a watercraft; or

(B) an aircraft;

constituting abandoned property; or

(3) contains other features of historical, archeological, recreational, ecological, geological, environmental, educational, scenic, or scientific value.

(b) When establishing a submerged lands preserve, the department shall consider whether creating the preserve is necessary to:

(1) protect either abandoned property possessing historical or recreational value; or

(2) protect significant underwater geological or environmental features.

(c) Each submerged lands preserve established must encompass the designated submerged land area and extend upward to include the surface of the water.

(d) Within each submerged lands preserve established, the department shall govern access to and use of the submerged lands preserve, including regulating or prohibiting the alteration, destruction, or removal of abandoned property, features, or formations within a preserve.

(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.125-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-14
Ground water emergency; when effective; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A declaration of a ground water emergency under this chapter is effective when a copy of a declaration is served under IC 4-21.5-3-1 upon a person who owns the significant ground water withdrawal facility that is reasonably believed to have caused the failure of the complainant's water well.

(b) As soon as possible after a declaration of a ground water emergency has been made, copies of the declaration shall be given to the newspapers of general circulation located in the affected county. The notification to newspapers required by this subsection is in addition to the minimum procedural duties required of the department under IC 4-21.5 and does not satisfy service of process by publication under IC 4-21.5-3-1(f).

(c) If the emergency requires action before service can be completed under subsection (a), oral notification in person by a representative of the department and authorized by the director is sufficient until service can be completed. Oral notification is effective for not more than ninety-six (96) hours.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.32-2011, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-37-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 37 / Section 14-22-37-3
Failure to obey orders of law enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who fails to obey the order of a law enforcement officer to desist from conduct in violation of section 2 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor if the law enforcement officer:

(1) observed the person engaged in conduct that violates section 2 of this chapter; or

(2) has reasonable grounds to believe that the person:

(A) has engaged in the conduct that day; or

(B) plans or intends to engage in the conduct that day on specific premises.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-31-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-31-2-8
"Trust II" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "trust II" refers to the Indiana natural heritage stewardship trust II authorized by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-223 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-223
"Public land"
Status: in_force

Sec. 223. "Public land", for purposes of IC 14-38-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-38-1-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(4).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-34-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-34-9-1
Notice of intention to explore; written permission of director; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), before conducting a coal exploration operation the person intending to conduct the operation must do the following:

(1) File with the director a notice of intention to explore.

(2) Demonstrate the ability to comply with the revegetation requirements of IC 14-34-10-2 concerning all land disturbed.

(b) A person may not conduct a coal exploration operation without the express written permission of the director if, under the coal exploration operation, the person:

(1) substantially disturbs the natural land surface; or

(2) removes more than two hundred fifty (250) tons of coal.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-7-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-24-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-24-5-2
Inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The division shall inspect each nursery in Indiana at least one (1) time each year if the nursery:

(1) imports nursery stock from outside Indiana; or

(2) exports nursery stock from Indiana.

(b) The division director may authorize nursery inspections in addition to those nursery inspections described in subsection (a).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.43-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-16
Violations; injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) A person who violates a rule or order adopted under this chapter concerning a ground water emergency commits a Class A infraction.

(b) The commission may, without proof of irreparable injury, maintain an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.5-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-22-33-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 33 / Section 14-22-33-4
Assent to federal aid for wildlife restoration projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Indiana hereby assents to 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.

(b) The director shall perform the acts that are necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative wildlife-restoration projects in compliance with 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq. and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the Interior under 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.

(c) Money accruing to the state from license fees paid by hunters may not be diverted for a purpose other than:

(1) the administration of the division of fish and wildlife; and

(2) the enforcement of laws concerning the taking, chasing, selling, and possession of animals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.140-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-20
Elected supervisors; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The three (3) candidates who receive the largest number of votes cast in the initial election of supervisors of a newly reestablished district are elected.

(b) The terms of office of the elected supervisors are as follows:

(1) The individual receiving the highest number of votes has a three (3) year term of office.

(2) The individual receiving the second highest number of votes has a two (2) year term of office.

(3) The individual receiving the third highest number of votes has a (1) year term of office.

(c) If a tie vote occurs among the three individuals elected as supervisors, the terms of office for those receiving the same number of votes shall be decided by lot.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-13-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-13-6-5
"Wabash River heritage corridor" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "Wabash River heritage corridor" means the strip of land in Indiana abutting:

(1) the Wabash River;

(2) the Little River; and

(3) the portage between the Little River and the Maumee River.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-290.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-290.5
"Unmanned aerial vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 290.5. "Unmanned aerial vehicle", for purposes of IC 14-22-6-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-342.3.

As added by P.L.25-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-5
Trapping; underwater box traps
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person may trap furbearing animals with an underwater box trap during trapping season.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-2.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-22-36-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 36 / Section 14-22-36-2
Division designated to administer program
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director shall designate one (1) of the divisions of the department to administer the trapper training program.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-2(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-10
Powers of foundation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The foundation may do the following:

(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the foundation's affairs and the conduct of the foundation's business.

(2) Adopt an official seal, which may not be the seal of the state.

(3) Maintain a principal office and other offices the foundation designates.

(4) Sue and be sued in the name and style of "Indiana Natural Resources Foundation", with service of process being made to the chairman of the foundation by leaving a copy at the principal office of the foundation or at the residence of the chairman if the foundation has no principal office.

(5) To exercise the powers or perform the duties of the foundation, do the following:

(A) Acquire by any means except eminent domain a right or an interest in or upon real or personal property of any kind or nature. The foundation shall hold the legal title to property acquired in the name of the foundation.

(B) Dispose of a right or an interest in real property.

(6) Make and enter into all contracts, undertakings, and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties and the execution of the powers of the foundation under this chapter.

(7) Employ an executive director and other employees that are necessary in the foundation's judgment and fix their compensation.

(8) Conduct studies of the feasibility of certain natural resource projects and facilities.

(9) Receive and accept from any person grants for or in aid of the acquisition, construction, improvement, or development of any part of the projects of the foundation and receive and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value, to be held, used, applied, or disposed of only for the purposes consistent with the purposes of this chapter for which the grants and contributions may be made.

(10) Hold, use, administer, and expend money that may be acquired by the foundation.

(11) Do all acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the powers expressly granted in this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-201 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-201
"Permittee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 201. "Permittee", for purposes of IC 14-34, means a person or the person's agent holding a permit issued under IC 14-34 to conduct a surface coal mining operation. The term includes a person who engages in surface coal mining operations without a permit.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(8).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-16
Permit powers; effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A permit:

(1) authorizes the operator to engage in surface mining upon the area of land described in the permit; and

(2) is effective for one (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-30.5-5-5
Uses of money retained by county
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county shall use money retained under section 3(d)(2) and 3(d)(3) of this chapter for the following purposes:

(1) To improve flood storage capacity along the rivers in the designated watershed of the watershed development commission.

(2) For flood damage reduction and drainage projects within the designated watershed of the commission.

However, money may not be used for highway bridge repairs or reconstruction.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-19
Viewers' findings; dismissal of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. If the viewers find that the proposed work is not practicable and of public need:

(1) the viewers shall make a written report of the findings to the court; and

(2) the court shall dismiss the petition at the cost of the petitioners who own land abutting or within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the water or shoreline of the lake.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-7 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-32-8-8.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-32-8-8.3
Limit on matching funds from division if district territory is smaller than one county
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.3. (a) This section applies to a district if, as the result of:

(1) the merger of two (2) or more districts; or

(2) the changing of the boundaries of one (1) or more districts under IC 14-32-6.5;

the territory of the district is smaller than the entire area of one (1) county.

(b) The limit in section 8(b) of this chapter on the funds from political subdivisions that the state may be obligated to match shall be adjusted under this section in the case of a district described in subsection (a).

(c) If the territory of a district contains less than the entire area of one (1) county, the limit on the funds from political subdivisions that the state may be obligated to match is the product of:

(1) ten thousand dollars ($10,000); multiplied by

(2) a percentage equal to the percentage of the county's entire area that is included in the territory of the district.

As added by P.L.95-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25.5-3-2
Sources of money in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The fund consists of the following:

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

(2) Civil penalties collected for the violation of a statute in an article described in IC 14-25.5-1-1.

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

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to any two (2) conservancy districts that:

(1) are contiguous; and

(2) share at least one (1) common purpose set forth in IC 14-33-1-1.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-163 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-163
"Migratory water fowl"
Status: in_force

Sec. 163. "Migratory water fowl", for purposes of IC 14-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-7-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4.5-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-33-6-3
Time for presentation of plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board shall present the district plan to the commission within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of the appointment of the members of the board, unless the board requests and receives additional time from the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-51.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-10
Significant and low hazard structures; inspections; reports; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall make an engineering inspection of:

(1) a significant hazard structure at least one (1) time every three (3) years; and

(2) a low hazard structure at least one (1) time every five (5) years;

or at more frequent intervals if the exigencies of the case require.

(b) The department shall place in the files of the department a report of each inspection conducted under subsection (a).

(c) The department shall charge the following for engineering inspections:

(1) For a significant hazard structure under subsection (a)(1), a minimum fee of two hundred dollars ($200).

(2) For a low hazard structure under subsection (a)(2), a minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, the commission may set an engineering inspection fee above the minimum fee established under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.73; P.L.195-2017, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-12
Agreements to compensate owners for diminution in value
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A significant water withdrawal facility and a lake owner may enter into an agreement to compensate the lake owner for the diminution in value of the lake owner's property caused by significant lowering of the lake level. If a significant water withdrawal facility and a lake owner enter into an agreement under this section, the owner of the significant water withdrawal facility is not required to file a financial responsibility bond under section 10 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-14
Preservation and protection of levee
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The committee in charge of a levee may preserve and protect the levee, including a strip of land ten (10) feet in width on the inside of the levee.

(b) If the committee determines that the preservation of the levee or a part of the levee requires that the levee should be fenced, the committee may have suitable fences erected along the levee.

(c) The committee may also do the following:

(1) Adopt the means necessary to keep the levee free from sprouts, grass, weeds, briers, and other growth.

(2) Sow grass seed on the levee.

(3) Use the means necessary to protect the levee from varmints or burrowing animals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-4(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-27
Conservation reserve officer assisting in enforcement of watercraft laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) A conservation reserve officer may be appointed to assist the division in the enforcement of watercraft laws and for no other purpose. A conservation reserve officer must be appointed in the same manner that a conservation officer is appointed.

(b) A conservation reserve officer:

(1) may not be a conservation officer;

(2) has the police powers of a conservation officer to enforce watercraft laws, except as limited by the rules of the department;

(3) to the extent that money is appropriated for a purpose listed in this subdivision, may receive:

(A) a uniform allowance;

(B) compensation for time lost from other employment because of court appearances;

(C) insurance for life, accident, and sickness coverage;

(D) compensation for lake patrol duties that the division director assigns and approves for compensation; or

(E) any combination of benefits specified in clauses (A) through (D);

(4) is not eligible to participate in a pension program provided for conservation officers;

(5) may not be appointed until completion of the following:

(A) A minimum of forty (40) hours of general reserve officer training.

(B) A minimum of twelve (12) hours in addition to the training under subdivision (A) in the enforcement of watercraft laws.

(C) A probationary period specified by rule of the department;

(6) may not:

(A) make an arrest;

(B) conduct a search or seizure of a person or property; or

(C) carry a firearm;

unless the conservation reserve officer successfully completes a pre-basic course under IC 5-2-1-9(f); and

(7) may be covered by the medical treatment and burial expense provisions of the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6) and the worker's occupational diseases law (IC 22-3-7).

If compensability of an injury covered under subdivision (7) is an issue, the administrative procedures of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 and IC 22-3-7 must be used to resolve the issue.

(c) A conservation reserve officer carrying out lake patrol duties under this chapter is immune from liability under IC 34-30-12, notwithstanding the payment of compensation to the conservation reserve officer.

(d) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section and to limit the authority of conservation reserve officers.

As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.252. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 14-29-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-29-8-5
Littering and trespassing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who:

(1) throws, dumps, or leaves refuse in the water or on the banks of a stream designated under this chapter; or

(2) crosses private land to gain access to a designated stream without the permission of the landowner or tenant of the land;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-24
Restrictions on bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including interest, are not any of the following:

(1) A debt of the district or the board.

(2) A charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon:

(A) property of the district; or

(B) income, receipts, or revenues of the district other than the revenues of the water facilities that have been pledged to payment.

(b) Every bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness must recite in substance the following:

(1) That the bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness, including interest, is payable solely from the revenues pledged to payment.

(2) That the board is not under an obligation to pay the bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness except from those revenues.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-22-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-22-9-6
Waste disposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. All offal or filth of any kind accruing from the catching, curing, cleaning, or shipping of fish in or near the water of Lake Michigan shall be burned, buried, or otherwise disposed of in a sanitary manner that:

(1) does not pollute the water; and

(2) is not or does not become detrimental to public health or comfort.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-16
Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation that violates or threatens to violate this chapter is subject to an injunction upon a complaint filed by any of the following:

(1) Any person whose land or interest in land may be damaged by the violation.

(2) The department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-15-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-41-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 41 / Section 14-22-41-11
Amendments
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. ARTICLE IX

(a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments must be presented in resolution form to the chair of the board of compact administrators and be initiated by one (1) or more participating states.

(b) Adoption of an amendment requires endorsement by all participating states and becomes effective thirty (30) days after the date of the last endorsement.

As added by P.L.23-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-11
Remonstrance or objection; time requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The following have ten (10) days, exclusive of Sundays, from the date of the hearing on the form of a petition to file with the court a remonstrance or an objection to the merits of the petition, notice, or eligibility of any of the viewers:

(1) A person named in the petition.

(2) A person who owns land abutting or within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the shoreline or water line of the lake.

(3) The department.

(4) The board of commissioners of a county in which the lake lies.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-5 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-268.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-268.5
"Substantial alteration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 268.5. "Substantial alteration", for purposes of IC 14-21-1-18.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-18.6(a).

As added by P.L.54-1997, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-19-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-19-6-2
Open at all times
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. University Square must be open at all times for the use and enjoyment of the people of Indiana as a public park to the same extent as to residents of Indianapolis.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.121-2016, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-32-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-32-1-2
Conservation policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In light of the determination set forth in section 1 of this chapter, it is the policy of the general assembly to provide for the proper management of soil and water resources, the control and prevention of soil erosion, the prevention of flood water and sediment damage, the prevention of water quality impairment, and the conservation, development, use, and disposal of water in the watersheds of Indiana to accomplish the following:

(1) Conserve the natural resources, including wildlife.

(2) Control floods.

(3) Prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs.

(4) Assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors.

(5) Protect the water quality of lakes and streams.

(6) Protect the tax base.

(7) Protect public land.

(8) Protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Indiana.

(9) Protect a high quality water resource.

(10) Protect and improve soil quality.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.8; P.L.175-2006, SEC.3; P.L.129-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-6
Territorial authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An order of the court:

(1) establishing a district; or

(2) adding the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use;

grants to the district territorial authority to provide the service of water supply within the district. Territorial authority includes the power to acquire, maintain, and operate a source of water outside the district.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-5.4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 14-33-5.4-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to conservancy districts located wholly within a county having a population of more than twenty-three thousand (23,000) and less than twenty-three thousand three hundred seventy-five (23,375).

(b) This article governs conservancy districts located wholly within a county having a population of more than twenty-three thousand (23,000) and less than twenty-three thousand three hundred seventy-five (23,375) generally except when this article conflicts with a section of this chapter.

As added by P.L.185-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.97; P.L.119-2012, SEC.123; P.L.104-2022, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-3.3
Commission is successor to Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission; service of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. (a) The commission is the successor in interest to all property, rights, contracts, liabilities, obligations, and duties of the Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission established by P.L.7-2001.

(b) A member of the Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission established by P.L.7-2001 becomes a member of the commission without reappointment by the appointing authority. However, the member continues to serve on the commission at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.297.
Ind. Code § 14-24-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-24-2-2
Cooperation with federal government or other states
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The division director may, on behalf of the department, enter into a cooperative agreement with the United States government, the government of another state, or an agency of the United States or another state to carry out this article.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-31
Dry weight limitation of less than 2,000 pounds
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The department may not adopt a rule, regulation, or guideline that, with respect to an off-road vehicle, imposes a dry weight limitation of less than two thousand (2,000) pounds.

As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-19.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-19.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.191-2023, SEC.7.