Ind. Code § 14-8-2-182 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-182
"Nursery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 182. "Nursery", for purposes of IC 14-24, means the premises where nursery stock is propagated, grown, or cultivated for distribution or sale as a business.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-1-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-15
Recommendations and information from department
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The commission shall, in the course of the commission's investigations and surveys of multiple purpose flood control reservoirs, obtain recommendations from the department relative to the comprehensive planning of:

(1) recreational facilities;

(2) hunting and fishing opportunities; and

(3) forest improvements;

in connection with the reservoirs.

(b) The recommendations from the department must be accompanied by supporting data and information, as far as is feasible, including the following:

(1) Plans and policies for the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation, and use of land.

(2) Estimates of costs and benefits.

(3) Proposed sources of money.

(c) The information shall:

(1) be made available to the public; and

(2) be included as an integral part of the reports pertaining to multiple purpose flood control reservoirs that are prepared by the commission.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-218 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-218
"Project commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 218. "Project commission", for purposes of IC 14-12-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-12-2-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-23
Requirements of assessments of benefits or damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The assessing of benefits or damages is to be made:

(1) on each separate tract of land to be affected;

(2) to easements held by railways or other corporations; and

(3) to cities, towns, and other public or private corporations;

including any land or water right or easement injuriously or beneficially affected.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-7 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-25-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-25-5-14
Permanent orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Upon application by the director or a lake owner, the commission may cause a temporary order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal) to be made a permanent order. A permanent order is subject to an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 14-19-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-19-8-4
Use of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The money in the fund may be expended by the director exclusively for the operation of the state parks and reservoirs. The director shall submit, in accordance with IC 4-12-1, a suggested budget for appropriations and expenditures from the fund. The director shall use money appropriated by the general assembly from the fund to the department in accordance with this chapter and the terms of the appropriation.

As added by P.L.186-2003, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 14-33-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-33-14-3
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a cumulative maintenance fund established under this chapter.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-26-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-26-7-7
Alteration of dam, spillway, or outlet to lake
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Subject to IC 14-26-8 and IC 36-9-27, a person, court, county executive, body of viewers, or drainage board may not do any of the following:

(1) Interfere with, change, alter, or attempt to interfere with, change, or alter a bank, dam, spillway, or outlet of a freshwater lake.

(2) Dig, dredge, or in any way lower or attempt to lower an outlet or part of an outlet to a freshwater lake at any point in the outlet within three-fourths (3/4) mile of the lake.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-17-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-35-1-3
Notice of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a permit may not be granted by the department under this chapter unless the department has done the following:

(1) Published notice one (1) time each week for at least two (2) weeks in the following:

(A) At least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the county where the land or water belonging to the state is located.

(B) At least one (1) newspaper published in Indianapolis.

(2) Given concurrent and similar notice one (1) time in writing to each person known to be actively engaged in the extraction of these resources in Indiana.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-22-38-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-22-38-4
Fines; unlawful taking of deer or wild turkey; giving away deer meat; use of silencers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a person commits an offense that involves:

(1) unlawfully taking or possessing a deer or wild turkey;

(2) taking or possessing a deer or wild turkey by illegal methods or with illegal devices; or

(3) except as provided in subsection (c), selling, offering to sell, purchasing, or offering to purchase a deer or wild turkey or a part of a deer or wild turkey;

the court may order the person to reimburse the state five hundred dollars ($500) for the first violation and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent violation.

(b) The money shall be deposited in the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty under the law.

(c) Notwithstanding section 6 of this chapter, if a properly tagged deer is brought to a meat processing facility and the owner of the deer:

(1) fails to pick up the processed deer within a reasonable time; or

(2) notifies the meat processing facility that the owner does not want the processed deer;

the deer meat may be given away by the meat processing facility to another person. The meat processing facility may charge the person receiving the deer meat a reasonable and customary processing fee.

(d) In addition to being liable for the reimbursement required under subsection (a), a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) while using or possessing:

(1) a sound suppressor designed for use with or on a firearm, commonly called a silencer; or

(2) a device used as a silencer;

commits unlawful hunting while using or possessing a silencer, a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-9(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.75-2005, SEC.1; P.L.2-2008, SEC.32; P.L.289-2013, SEC.17; P.L.195-2014, SEC.17; P.L.89-2016, SEC.11; P.L.85-2017, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-11
"Approximate original contour"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Approximate original contour", for purposes of IC 14-34-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-10-1.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-23-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 23 / Section 14-33-23-1
Entry onto land
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The following persons may enter land in the district and other land near the district as is necessary for district purposes:

(1) The board of directors.

(2) The board of appraisers.

(3) The staffs of both boards.

(4) All other persons employed or contracted with.

(b) In exercising the right granted by subsection (a), all reasonable effort must be made to notify the freeholder or tenant before entry.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-63.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-16
Duties; interim study committee on agriculture and natural resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The interim study committee on agriculture and natural resources established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 shall do the following:

(1) Oversee the water resource management program of this chapter and the needs of the people of Indiana.

(2) Report the findings and recommendations in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative council under IC 2-5-1.2-15.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.131; P.L.53-2014, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 14-34-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-34-1-4
Requirements less stringent than federal requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) It is the purpose of this article to establish requirements that are not more stringent than the requirements required to meet the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 through 1328).

(b) The director and the commission may not adopt a rule under this article that is more stringent than corresponding provisions under the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 through 1328).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-35 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-35
Appeal from approval and confirmation of assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. The order of the court approving and confirming the assessments and declaring the proposed work established is final and conclusive, unless an appeal is taken. An appeal may be taken from the final judgment of the circuit or superior court to the supreme court or court of appeals as in other civil cases.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-49 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-49
"Committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. "Committee", for purposes of IC 14-34-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-8-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-1.]

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

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-23.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-36
Possession of looted property; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. A person who knowingly or intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of an artifact, a burial object, or human remains obtained in violation of this chapter commits possession of looted property, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the fair market cost of carrying out a scientific archeological investigation of the area that was damaged to obtain the artifact, burial object, or human remains is at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 14-34-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-34-9-2
Description of exploration area; period of exploration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The notice of intention to explore and the application for written permission to explore as required by section 1 of this chapter must include the following:

(1) A description of the exploration area.

(2) The period of supposed exploration.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-7-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-11
Determination of election by majority vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. In an election held under this chapter, a majority of all votes cast by the freeholders of the smaller district determines the question of the dissolution of the smaller district and the larger district's assumption of the smaller district's operations, obligations, and assets.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-6
Bond to accompany petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the petition is initiated by the owners of land abutting upon or within four hundred forty (440) yards of the shoreline or water line of the lake, the petition must be accompanied by a bond with good and sufficient freehold sureties to be approved by the clerk of the circuit or superior court. The bond must be:

(1) payable to the state; and

(2) conditioned to pay all costs if the court denies the petition.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-32-7-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-32-7-8.5
"Soil surveys and geographic information systems"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, "soil survey" means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the soils of a given area that sets forth the capabilities, potential, and limitations of the soils in the satisfaction of human needs.

(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to implement and supplement a program of modern soil surveys and geographic information systems (GIS) for Indiana that will, within the shortest practicable time, provide a modern soil survey and geographic information system for each county as an essential tool in land conservation.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.226; P.L.175-2006, SEC.16; P.L.120-2008, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-26-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-26-4-3
Reports; preparation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A concise report containing a description of the lake and location, together with all data necessary to reveal and fix:

(1) the average normal water level or area of the lake; and

(2) the highest elevation to which the water has risen during the prior ten (10) years;

shall be prepared and signed by an officer of the department.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-9
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A majority of the members of a river commission constitutes a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members is necessary to issue a permit.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-16
Interstate agreements regarding boundary waters and Ohio River
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) If a state bordering Indiana permits the holder of an Indiana resident fishing license to fish in the bordering state's part of public waters forming a common boundary line between the bordering state and Indiana without obtaining a nonresident fishing license issued by the bordering state, the director may enter into an interstate agreement on behalf of Indiana with the bordering state to permit the holder of an equivalent resident fishing license of the bordering state to fish in the Indiana part of the waters without obtaining an Indiana nonresident fishing license.

(b) The director may, on behalf of Indiana, enter into a reciprocal agreement with Kentucky that recognizes a hunting or trapping license issued by either state as valid on the other state's part of the main stem of the Ohio River.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-24.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-3
Control of pests and pathogens
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission shall establish standards for the control of pests and pathogens.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-4-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-4
Regulation of nurseries
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission shall regulate nurseries, nurserymen, and dealers.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-2.5
Request for water from reservoir; notice of request and public meeting; affected water utilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "water utility" means:

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

(2) a municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h));

(3) a not-for-profit utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-125(a));

(4) a cooperatively owned corporation;

(5) a conservancy district established under IC 14-33; or

(6) a regional water district established under IC 13-26;

that provides water service to the public.

(b) A person that seeks to contract with the commission for the provision of certain minimum quantities of stream flow or the sale of water on a unit pricing basis under section 2 of this chapter must submit a request to the commission and the department. The commission shall not make a determination as to whether to enter into a contract with the person making the request until:

(1) the procedures set forth in this section have been followed; and

(2) the commission has reviewed and considered each report submitted to the commission under subsection (i).

(c) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving a request under subsection (b), the department shall provide, by certified mail, written notice of the request to the following:

(1) Each person with whom the commission holds a contract for:

(A) the provision of certain minimum quantities of stream flow; or

(B) the sale of water on a unit pricing basis;

as of the date of the request.

(2) The executive and legislative body of each:

(A) county;

(B) municipality, if any; and

(C) conservancy district established under IC 14-33, if any;

in which the water sought in the request would be used.

(3) The executive and legislative body of each:

(A) county;

(B) municipality, if any; and

(C) conservancy district established under IC 14-33, if any;

in which the affected reservoir is located.

(d) Not later than seven (7) days after receiving a notice from the department under subsection (c), each person described in subsection (c)(1) shall, by certified mail, provide written notice of the request to each:

(1) water utility; or

(2) other person;

that contracts with the person described in subsection (c)(1) for the purchase of water for resale. Each person to whom notice is mailed under this subsection is in turn responsible for providing written notice by certified mail to each water utility or other person that purchases water from that person for resale. A water utility or another person required to provide notice under this subsection shall mail the required notice not later than seven (7) days after it receives notice of the request from the water utility or other person from whom it purchases water for resale.

(e) At the same time that:

(1) a person described in subsection (c)(1); or

(2) a water utility or another person described in subsection (d);

mails any notice required under subsection (d), it shall also mail to the department, by certified mail, a list of the names and addresses of each water utility or other person to whom it has mailed the notice under subsection (d).

(f) In addition to the mailed notice required under subsection (c), the department shall publish notice of the request, in accordance with IC 5-3-1, in each county:

(1) in which a person described in section (c)(1) is located;

(2) in which the affected reservoir is located;

(3) in which the water sought in the request would be used; and

(4) in which a water utility or other person included in a list received by the department under subsection (e) is located.

Notwithstanding IC 5-3-1-6, in each county in which publication is required under this subsection, notice shall be published in at least one (1) general circulation newspaper in the county. The department may, in its discretion, publish public notices in a qualified publication (as defined in IC 5-3-1-0.7) or additional newspapers to provide supplementary notification to the public. The cost of publishing supplementary notification is a proper expenditure of the department.

(g) A notice required to be mailed or published under this section must:

(1) identify the person making the request;

(2) include a brief description of:

(A) the nature of the pending request; and

(B) the process by which the commission will determine whether to enter into a contract with the person making the request;

(3) set forth the date, time, and location of the public meeting required under subsection (h); and

(4) in the case of a notice that is required to be mailed under subsection (c)(1) or (d), a statement of the recipient's duty to in turn provide notice to any:

(A) water utility; or

(B) other person;

that purchases water for resale from the recipient, in accordance with subsection (d).

(h) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall hold a public meeting in each county in which notice is published under subsection (f). A public meeting required under this subsection must include the following:

(1) A presentation by the department describing:

(A) the nature of the pending request; and

(B) the process by which the commission will determine whether to enter into a contract with the person making the request.

(2) An opportunity for public comment on the pending request.

The advisory council may appoint a hearing officer to assist with a public meeting held under this subsection.

(i) Not later than thirty (30) days after a public meeting is held under subsection (h), the advisory council shall submit to the commission a report summarizing the public meeting.

As added by P.L.231-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 14-15-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-15-4-3
Duties of other occupants
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the operator of a boat is physically incapable of performing a duty imposed by sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, each other occupant of the boat shall perform the duty or see that the duty is performed.

(b) If a person to whom the operator of a boat is required to furnish information under section 1 of this chapter is physically incapable of receiving the information, the operator shall furnish the information to another occupant of the same boat.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-44.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-26-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-26-1-2
Legislative findings regarding regulation of flow of rivers and waters
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The unregulated flow of the rivers and water of Indiana results in periods of destructive floods upsetting the orderly processes of industry, agriculture, commerce, and life in general and causing loss of life and property. The unregulated flow results in periods of inadequate water flow during which municipal, industrial, and agricultural water supplies are made inadequate and the propagation of fish and wildlife is adversely affected.

(b) This unregulated flow is a menace to the general welfare and economy of the people of Indiana. The regulation of the flow of the rivers and water of Indiana is a proper activity of the state, independently or in cooperation with the United States, an agency of the United States, or a political subdivision of the state.

(c) The state should improve or participate in the improvement of the rivers and water of Indiana to regulate the flood and low water flow of the rivers and water and so that the lives and general welfare of the people of Indiana are protected and enhanced.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-9-1.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-3.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 14-30.5-3.5-10
Watershed development commission's right of entry
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A watershed development commission, the board of the commission, an employee of the commission, or authorized representatives of the commission acting under this chapter may:

(1) enter land lying within a five hundred (500) year flood plain, also known as a two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) annual chance of occurrence flood plain, in the commission's designated watershed; and

(2) enter other land to gain access to the land described in subdivision (1);

to investigate, examine, and survey the land or investigate suspected violations of the Indiana flood control laws.

(b) Before exercising any of the powers conferred in subsection (a), the commission must give twenty-one (21) days oral or written notice:

(1) to:

(A) an affected landowner;

(B) a contract purchaser; or

(C) if the land is owned by a municipality, the executive of the municipality; and

(2) that states:

(A) the purpose of the entry; and

(B) that there is a right of appeal under this section.

(c) A person described in subsection (b)(1) may, within the twenty-one (21) day notice period under subsection (b), appeal to the commission the proposed necessity for entry. If an appeal is made, the commission shall hold a hearing on the necessity for right of entry before the right of entry is exercised.

(d) A person acting under subsection (a) must use due care to avoid damage to crops, fences, buildings, or other structures.

(e) A person listed in subsection (a) acting under this chapter does not commit criminal trespass under IC 35-43-2-2.

As added by P.L.104-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-26-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-26-5-5
Permits; investigation upon request
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department shall promptly consider a request by making an investigation of the land, water, lakes, fish, wildlife, and botanical resources that may be affected by the proposed work.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-22-9-4
Minnows and crayfish; unlawful transportation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A bait dealer may not transport or hold live minnows or live crayfish in Indiana for any purpose in a manner or under the conditions that cause unnecessary loss and death of minnows. A violation of this section is sufficient cause for the division to revoke and seize a bait dealer's license.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-5-4(1).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-8-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-8-1-2
Inapplicability of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in this article do not apply to the following:

(1) IC 14-25-13.

(2) IC 14-35-4.

[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-23
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-22-1-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-22-1-1.7
Application of article; captive bred bovidae
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. This article does not apply to legally owned captive bred members of the bovidae family described in IC 15-17-14.7-3.

As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-9
Primary source of water; contracts entered into before July 1, 1991, binding
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A contract that:

(1) was entered into under IC 13-2-1-7 (before its repeal) before July 1, 1991; and

(2) provides for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis in an area described in section 8 of this chapter;

is binding upon the commission. However, the opposite party to the contract is not required to pay compensation to the state for water provided in the area.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 14-22-3.5-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The lake and river enhancement fund is established and allocated for the following purposes:

(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used to pay costs incurred by the department in implementing the lake and river enhancement projects.

(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used by the department to pay for lake or river (as defined in IC 14-32-7-12) projects, including, but not limited to, projects to:

(A) remove sediment;

(B) control exotic or invasive plants or animals; or

(C) remove logjams or obstructions.

For purposes of this subdivision, the fund may not be used for projects relating to a ditch or manmade channel.

As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-9
Compensation for exercise of eminent domain by pipeline company
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company that exercises the authority set forth in section 7(a) of this chapter shall:

(1) compensate the property owner by making a payment to the owner equal to:

(A) one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the fair market value of the interest in the property acquired, if the right-of-way or easement involves agricultural land; or

(B) one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fair market value of the interest in the property acquired, if the right-of-way or easement involves a parcel of property occupied by the owner as a residence; and

(2) pay to the property owner:

(A) any damages determined under IC 32-24-1; and

(B) any loss incurred in a trade or business;

that are attributable to the exercise of eminent domain.

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.291-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-15-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-15-6-7
Display of maximum weight
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person may not operate a passenger boat unless there is painted on the outside of the boat, both to starboard and to port and in a conspicuous place, the maximum weight, including passengers and property, that may safely be carried on the boat, as set forth in the certificate.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-52.]

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

Sec. 1. (a) It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to do the following:

(1) Provide means for the construction and operation of adequate water resources, food, lodging, and the outdoor recreation or service facilities that the department considers appropriate without the expenditure of state money.

(2) Solicit and encourage the use of private and public capital to provide food and lodging facilities.

(3) Provide more adequate water resources and attractive recreational facilities.

(b) This chapter supersedes any conflicting law to the extent of the conflict.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-8-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-8
Board; members
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board consists of three (3) members as follows:

(1) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the city executive.

(2) One (1) member shall be appointed by the board of commissioners of the county if the fiscal body of the county adopted an ordinance under section 6 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-31-2 (before its repeal).

(b) Not more than two (2) members of the board may be members of the same political party.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-19
Property improvements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. In establishing and developing projects, the commission may:

(1) construct, reconstruct, establish, build, repair, remodel, enlarge, extend, or add to the facilities, betterments, and improvements; and

(2) clear and prepare any site for construction;

that the commission considers appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-4
"Operate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "operate" means to:

(1) ride in or on; and

(2) be in actual physical control of the operation of;

a vehicle.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.225-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-33-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-33-12-4
Filing resolution; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Upon confirmation of the resolution, the board shall file the resolution together with the detailed construction drawings, specifications, refined cost estimates, and appraisers' findings in court.

(b) The court shall set a date for a hearing and order notice that the court considers necessary, but publication must at least be made in each county having land in the district in accordance with IC 5-3-1 as if the notice affected county business.

(c) At the hearing the court shall order the resolution approved, rescinded, or modified.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-17-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-17-1-3
Applicability of IC 4-20.5
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department may take any action not inconsistent with IC 4-20.5 to acquire real property under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-3-5(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-13-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-13-2-1
"Burns Waterway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Burns Waterway" means the dredged channel in Porter County, Indiana, that connects the east and west arms of the Little Calumet River with Lake Michigan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-33-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-33-6-5
Plan filed with court; hearing; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) After receiving the approval of the commission, the board shall file the district plan with the court.

(b) Upon receipt the court shall set a date for a hearing. The court shall give priority to the hearing in determining the date, but the court must allow at least twenty-one (21) days for interested persons to file exceptions.

(c) The court shall order notice for the hearing that the court considers necessary, but publication must at least be made in each county having land in the district in accordance with IC 5-3-1 as if the notice affected county business.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-53.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-37-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-37-3-7
Regulation of production operations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission shall regulate the following:

(1) Drilling.

(2) Testing.

(3) Equipping.

(4) Completing.

(5) Producing.

(6) All other operations for the production of oil or gas.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-26
Fund; accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The following accounts are established within the fund:

(1) The state parks account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state park, historic site, or archeological site purposes.

(2) The state forests account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state forest purposes.

(3) The nature preserves account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for nature preserve purposes.

(4) The fish and wildlife account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for fish or wildlife management purposes.

(5) The outdoor recreation and trails account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for outdoor recreation purposes.

(6) The stewardship account. Money in this account may be used only for the following purposes:

(A) Maintenance of property acquired under this chapter.

(B) Costs of removal of structures, debris, and other property that is unsuitable for the intended use of the property to be acquired.

(C) Costs of site preparation related to any of the following:

(i) The public use of the property, such as fences, rest rooms, public ways, trails, and signs.

(ii) Protecting or preserving the property's natural environment.

(iii) Returning the property to the property's natural state.

(D) Not more than ten percent (10%) of the money in the account for the promotion of the purposes of the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program.

(E) To monitor conservation easements acquired under this chapter.

(7) The discretionary account. Subject to section 31.5 of this chapter, money in this account may be used for any purpose for which the accounts listed in subdivisions (1) through (6) may be used.

(b) Money in the accounts of the trust fund may be used as described in subsection (a) and section 31.5 of this chapter for a state or local project approved by the project commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-28.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.25; P.L.42-2024, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-243 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-243
"Restore" or "restoration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 243. "Restore" or "restoration", for purposes of IC 14-36-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-36-2-5.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-2.1-1(c) part.]

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

Sec. 1. This article applies to the following:

(1) A person who engages in surface coal mining operations, whether or not the person has a permit.

(2) An agency, a unit, or an instrumentality of federal, state, or local government, including a publicly owned utility or publicly owned corporation of federal, state, or local government, that proposes to engage in surface coal mining operations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4.1-1-6; 13-4.1-1-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-37-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-37-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-6.]

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

Sec. 1. The department may buy real property at a real property tax sale for any purpose for which the department is authorized to acquire real property.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-3-5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-15-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-15-3-23
Load and horsepower safe capacity
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A person may not operate or permit operation of a watercraft if a reasonably prudent person would believe the total load aboard or the total horsepower of any motor or engine of the watercraft presents a risk of physical harm to persons or property, having due regard for the following:

(1) The type, construction, and condition or state of repair of the boat.

(2) The conditions and hazards, actual and potential, then existing, including weather and density of traffic.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-35.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-35-1-6
Time for submitting proposal or bid
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department may receive sealed proposals or bids not earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of first publication.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-34-7-0.7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-34-7-0.7
"Comparative income statement" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.7. As used in this chapter, "comparative income statement" means an operator's income statement amounts for a number of successive yearly periods arranged side by side in a single statement.

As added by P.L.176-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-9-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-9-7
Grant eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. For a county to be eligible to receive a grant from the fund, each year in which a grant is sought the following must occur:

(1) The county sheriff must submit to the fiscal body an estimated budget request to provide special needs boat patrol on lakes or boundary waters located within the county. If the county sheriff does not request a grant from the fund, the fiscal body may complete an estimated budget.

(2) If the budget request is approved, the fiscal body must timely apply to the department, on forms provided by the department, for a grant under this chapter.

(3) The department must certify the information on the application and, based on the formula developed under section 6 of this chapter, determine:

(A) whether the county may receive a grant; and

(B) the amount of the grant the county may receive;

under this chapter.

As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2011, SEC.1; P.L.219-2014, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-12
Articles of dedication
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Articles of dedication may do the following:

(1) Contain restrictions and other provisions relating to the following:

(A) Management.

(B) Use.

(C) Development.

(D) Transfer.

(E) Public access.

(F) Other restrictions and provisions that are necessary or advisable to further the purposes of this chapter.

(2) Consistent with the purposes of this chapter, define the respective rights and duties of the owner or operating agency and of the department.

(3) Provide procedures to be applied in case of violation of the restrictions and other provisions.

(4) Recognize and create any of the following:

(A) Reversionary rights.

(B) Transfers upon conditions or with limitations.

(C) Gifts over.

(5) Vary in provisions from one (1) nature preserve to another in accordance with differences in the characteristics and conditions of the different areas.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-6(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-6
Withdrawal permits; requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. In a restricted use area, a person may not withdraw or use for any purpose ground water in quantities in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day in addition to the quantity the person is using at the time the order designating the area as a restricted use area becomes effective, unless the person has obtained a permit from the department to withdraw or use a greater quantity.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-28-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-28-1-21
Nuisance abatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A structure, an obstruction, a deposit, or an excavation described in section 20(2) of this chapter is a public nuisance. The director may commence, maintain, and prosecute an appropriate action to enjoin or abate a nuisance, including the following:

(1) Any of the nuisances described in section 20(2) of this chapter.

(2) Any other nuisance that:

(A) adversely affects flood control or the safety of life or property; or

(B) is unreasonably detrimental to fish, wildlife, or botanical resources.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-22-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-22-10-9
Interstate agreements on boundary waters
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If necessary for the better protection of wild animals in or on the boundary waters of the state, the director may enter into an interstate agreement or compact for and in behalf of the state with any other state bordering the waters through the administrative or executive officer granted similar power by the other state's legislature.

(b) An agreement or a compact may establish the following:

(1) Uniform open seasons on the animals in or on the water.

(2) Uniform restrictions on the type and amount of gear and the method of use.

(3) Uniform restrictions for weights or size of wild animals taken.

(4) Uniform method of measurement of mesh.

(5) Any other restriction on gear used or the possession or sale of wild animals taken from the water, if the restrictions are for the better protection of the wild animals in the water.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-6-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-9-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-9-6-5
Travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The members are entitled to receive traveling expenses that are necessarily incident to the performance of official functions.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-6
Creation of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission is established as a public body corporate and politic.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-30.5-4-7
Advisory committee members serve without compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A member of an advisory committee established under section 5 of this chapter or a member of an ad hoc advisory committee established under section 6 of this chapter is not entitled to compensation for the member's services.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-45 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-45
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-57 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-57
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-6-35-2; 14-6-35-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.123-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-26-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-26-1-5
Purchase or condemnation of land on behalf of public entity with right or duty to supply or store water
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission, on behalf of the state, or a municipality, special taxing district, or public utility that by other law has the right or duty to supply or store water for any of the purposes stated in section 1 of this chapter may do the following:

(1) Purchase the fee simple interest in land or easements over, upon, and across land for the purpose of flooding, inundation, and storage of water necessary to water supply to be used for any of the purposes stated in section 1 of this chapter.

(2) Condemn and take the fee simple interest or easement if a reservoir for water supply storage is considered to be necessary at any time within twenty (20) years after the date of the taking.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-9-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-24-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-33-24-2
"Primary water recreation facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary water recreation facility" means the part or parts of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district that are suitable for recreational use by watercraft.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-26-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-26-4-8
Findings; judgments
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) After the hearing, the court shall do the following:

(1) Make findings of fact.

(2) Give an appropriate judgment establishing the level and area of the lake.

(b) If the judgment is favorable to the moving party, a description of:

(1) a monument;

(2) the location of the monument; and

(3) all data furnished by the report;

shall be made a part of the court's findings and judgment by reference.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-14
Notice of hearing; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The notice of the hearing on the petition, in addition to all other requirements, must contain the following:

(1) A statement that a petition for a district is before the court.

(2) A statement of each purpose for which the district is proposed.

(3) A statement as to which municipalities, townships, and counties the area of the proposed district lies within, in whole or in part.

(4) The place of the hearing.

(5) The date of the hearing.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-19.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-27-4-3
Effect on rights and obligations of surviving corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A surviving corporation has all the specific rights, powers, privileges, and obligations conferred on levee associations organized under Acts 1913, c.165, as amended.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-28-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-18
Zoning administrators; judicial review of administrator's final decision
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A flood plain zoning ordinance must designate:

(1) the county auditor;

(2) the county surveyor; or

(3) the municipal clerk or clerk-treasurer;

as applicable, as the zoning administrator who issues improvement location permits within the jurisdiction of the commission and in conformance with the flood plain ordinance.

(b) A final decision of the zoning administrator may be judicially reviewed in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as a final decision of a board of zoning appeals under IC 36-7-4.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.126-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-20-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-20-17-1
Establishment of legacy project; location
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The legacy project is established.

(b) The legacy project must be located at an Indianapolis parks and recreation department location located within a four (4) mile radius of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis.

As added by P.L.109-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-9-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-9-9-4
"Lake" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lake" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-137(1).

As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-27-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-27-8-7
Petition to establish district; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Upon the filing of a petition described in section 4 of this chapter, the clerk of the court shall do the following:

(1) Fix by endorsement upon the petition a day in the next term of the court, not less than twenty (20) days later than the date of the filing of the petition, for the hearing.

(2) Give notice of the filing and hearing at least ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing as follows:

(A) By summons, which shall be served by United States mail, return receipt requested.

(B) For owners of land in the city or town, by reading to the legislative body of the city or town or a majority of the members.

(C) By posting notice in five (5) of the most public places within the proposed district.

(D) By posting one (1) notice at the door of the courthouse in the county in which the petition is filed.

(E) For nonresidents of Indiana, by publication one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(b) When notified under subsection (a), the legislative body shall make every reasonable effort to see that landowners in the city or town included in the proposed district are informed of the proposed district.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-3(a), (b), (c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-27
Order establishing district; modification of election procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) If the court orders a district established, the court shall in the order establishing the district determine the following:

(1) The number of directors to serve on the board and the procedures for the election of the directors.

(2) The division of the district into areas.

(3) The time of the annual meeting of the district, which must be before March 1 each year.

(b) After the district is established, the board of directors of the conservancy district may petition the court to modify its order to change the procedures for election of the directors as provided in IC 14-33-5-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-30(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.88-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-20-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 14-20-15-6
Permissible activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may do the following:

(1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

(2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for Lewis and Clark expedition events and projects.

(3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations' Lewis and Clark expedition activities occurring in Indiana.

(4) Act as a point of contact for national Lewis and Clark expedition organizations wishing to distribute information to state and local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national events.

(5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition.

(6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for Lewis and Clark expedition activities.

(7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

(8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation under section 7 of this chapter.

(9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-26 and other property to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.12; P.L.198-2016, SEC.644.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-254 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-254
"Ship"
Status: in_force

Sec. 254. "Ship", for purposes of IC 14-22-38-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-38-6.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-25-7-11
Duties of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Conduct a continuing assessment of the availability of the water resource.

(2) Take and maintain an inventory of significant uses of water withdrawn from the surface or ground.

(3) Plan for the development, conservation, and use of the water resource for beneficial uses.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-34-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-34-9-4
Confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Information concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information relating to the competitive rights of the person or entity intending to explore the described area that is submitted to the director under this chapter is confidential and not available for public examination.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-24 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-24
"Responsible officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) "Responsible officer" means a person who has the authority to legally obligate an entity to comply with federal law.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) An authorized officer of a corporation.

(2) A manager of a limited liability company, or if the limited liability company is managed by another company, an authorized officer of the managing company.

(3) A partner in a general, limited, or limited liability partnership or, if the partner is an entity, an authorized officer of the general, limited, or limited liability partnership.

(4) An individual authorized as a permitted signatory by another entity under federal regulations adopted by the department not included under subdivisions (1) through (3).

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-30-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-30-7-3
Potential transformation of Upper Wabash River basin commission into a watershed development commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Commission" refers to the Upper Wabash River basin commission.

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

(3) "Upper Wabash River basin" means the area located in Adams County, Huntington County, Jay County, or Wells County that is drained by the Wabash River, including the tributaries of the Wabash River.

(b) The commission:

(1) may; but

(2) is not required to;

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

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

(1) the county executives of all participating counties:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Either:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) If established under this section, the Upper Wabash watershed development commission:

(1) is a continuation of;

(2) retains the property and rights of; and

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

the former Upper Wabash River basin commission.

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

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

(j) If the Upper Wabash watershed development commission is established under this section, all property, records, and funds of the former Upper Wabash River basin commission:

(1) become property, records, and funds of the Upper Wabash watershed development commission; and

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

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-173 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-173
"Nature preserve"
Status: in_force

Sec. 173. "Nature preserve", for purposes of IC 14-31-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-1-5.

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

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

Sec. 4. The Indiana state park inns authority is established for the purposes of managing, operating, and administering:

(1) inns, lodging, and other facilities on property owned or operated by the department; and

(2) activities associated with hospitality and recreation as considered necessary by the executive director.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-13-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-13-7-1
"Lincoln Hills of Indiana" designated
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Perry County, Spencer County, Crawford County, and Harrison County are designated as "The Lincoln Hills of Indiana".

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-13-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-36-1-2
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, except section 3 of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to coal mining operations if IC 14-34 is applicable to those operations under IC 14-34-1-4(a) or IC 14-34-1-4(b).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-1.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-18
Minimum annual assessment
Status: reserved

Sec. 18. Notwithstanding the percent of benefit assessment determined by a levee committee under Acts 1907, c.223, s.8 1/2, as added by Acts 1941, c.159, s.1, as amended, and as preserved from repeal under certain circumstances by section 19 of this chapter, the minimum annual amount to be imposed for levee purposes upon a tract of land benefited by the levee may not be less than five dollars ($5).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-22-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-22-6-13
Controlled hunts in state parks and historic sites
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If the director:

(1) determines that a species of wild animal present within a state park or historic site poses an unusual hazard to the health or safety of one (1) or more individuals;

(2) determines, based upon the opinion of a professional biologist, that it is likely that:

(A) a species of wild animal present within a state park or historic site will cause obvious and measurable damage to the ecological balance within the state park or historic site; and

(B) the ecological balance within the state park or historic site will not be maintained unless action is taken to control the population of the species within the state park or historic site; or

(3) is required under a condition of a lease from the federal government to manage a particular wild animal species;

the director shall authorize the taking of a species within the state park or historic site under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.

As added by P.L.47-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.18-2009, SEC.1; P.L.140-2013, SEC.16; P.L.219-2014, SEC.23; P.L.111-2016, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-25-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-25-17-5
Transfer of water from basin; transfer permit required; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a notable user may not:

(1) transfer water out of a basin; or

(2) supply water to another person that the notable user knows will transfer more than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons of water per day out of a basin;

without a transfer permit from the department.

(b) A transfer permit is not required for:

(1) the transfer of ground water, unless the transfer is determined by the department to result in perennial stream flow depletion;

(2) subject to subsection (c), an existing or ongoing interbasin transfer as of July 1, 2025;

(3) an interbasin transfer to an area of need during a temporary water emergency as described in section 11 of this chapter; or

(4) an interbasin transfer if the destination of the transfer is situated upstream or downstream of the withdrawal point such that the natural flow of water is not disturbed.

(c) A notable user must receive a transfer permit if an existing or ongoing interbasin transfer described in subsection (b)(2) exceeds the capacity of any system engaged in the interbasin transfer in any ninety (90) day period. For purposes of this subsection, the capacity of an existing system refers to:

(1) withdrawal capacity;

(2) treatment capacity;

(3) distribution capacity; or

(4) any other capacity limiting factor;

as appropriate in the circumstances.

As added by P.L.99-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-18
Alteration of historic sites or structures; certificate of approval; exceptions; survey of historic sites and structures; advisory report; federally funded construction projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A:

(1) historic site or historic structure owned by the state; or

(2) historic site or historic structure listed on the state or national register;

may not be altered, demolished, or removed by a project funded, in whole or in part, by the state unless the review board has granted a certificate of approval.

(b) An application for a certificate of approval:

(1) must be filed with the division; and

(2) shall be granted or rejected by the review board after a public hearing.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to real property that is owned by a state educational institution.

(d) The commission for higher education and each state educational institution, in cooperation with the division of historic preservation and archeology, shall develop and continually maintain a survey of historic sites and historic structures owned by the state educational institution. Historic sites and historic structures include buildings, structures, outdoor sculpture, designed landscapes, gardens, archeological sites, cemeteries, campus plans, and historic districts. A survey developed under this subsection must conform with the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey Manual.

(e) Not more than thirty (30) days after a state educational institution, under section 18.6 of this chapter, submits to the division a description of a proposed project that involves the substantial alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic site or historic structure, the state historic preservation officer shall:

(1) review the description of the proposed project; and

(2) submit to the state educational institution an advisory report concerning the proposed project.

The state educational institution shall review and consider the advisory report before proceeding with the substantial alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic site or historic structure.

(f) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a construction project that is funded, in whole or in part, by the state if the project involves the substantial alteration, demolition, or removal of a road or a sidewalk within the boundaries of the property of a historic site or a historic structure.

(g) A person who intends to perform a construction project described in subsection (f) at a historic site or a historic structure shall submit an application for a certificate of approval with the division before beginning work on the construction project. Not later than thirty (30) days after the date the person submits an application for a certificate of approval, the division must issue a determination that the construction project:

(1) does not have an adverse impact on the historic site or the historic structure; or

(2) has an adverse impact on the historic site or the historic structure.

If the division determines that the proposed construction project meets the criteria in subdivision (1), the person may begin work on the road or sidewalk described in subsection (f) at the historic site or the historic structure. If the division determines under subdivision (2) that the construction project would have an adverse impact, the person may not begin work on the construction project described in subsection (f) at the historic site or the historic structure. However, if the division does not issue a determination under this subsection within thirty (30) days after the date the person submits an application for a certificate of approval, the person may begin work on the construction project described in subsection (f).

(h) Subsection (g) does not apply to a construction project described in subsection (f) that is funded, in whole or in part, by the federal government.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.135-1996, SEC.4; P.L.54-1997, SEC.8; P.L.28-2004, SEC.130; P.L.2-2007, SEC.172; P.L.130-2018, SEC.75; P.L.169-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-1.5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.151-2012, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-25-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25-2-7
Contracts entered into before July 1, 1991, binding
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis that was entered into under this chapter before July 1, 1991, is binding upon the commission. However, notwithstanding the terms of the contract, the rate of compensation for water sold under the contract on a unit pricing basis is thirty-three dollars ($33) per one million (1,000,000) gallons of water.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-21-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-21-1-20
Review board; establishment; members
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The historic preservation review board is established.

(b) The review board consists of nine (9) members as follows:

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

(2) At least five (5) individuals meeting minimum professional requirements established by the United States Department of the Interior in 36 CFR, Part 61, as in effect on January 1, 1984.

(3) Professionals in the following disciplines:

(A) History.

(B) Prehistoric or historic archeology.

(C) Architecture or historical architecture.

(c) The division director is a nonvoting advisor to the review board entitled to attend and participate in the proceedings of all meetings of the review board.

(d) The director shall, with the concurrence of the governor, appoint the members of the review board under subsection (b)(2) and (b)(3) for terms of three (3) years. The terms shall be staggered so that the terms of two (2) or three (3) members expire each year. A member may be reappointed.

(e) Appointments to the review board shall be made in accordance with 36 CFR, Part 60, and 36 CFR, Part 61, as in effect on January 1, 1984.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-12(a), (b), (c), (d), (e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-34-19-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-34-19-8
Public sale of land
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If land acquired by the director under this chapter is suitable for industrial, commercial, residential, or recreational development, the director may sell the land:

(1) by public sale under a system of competitive bidding at not less than fair market value; and

(2) under other conditions that are adopted by the commission by rule to ensure that the land is put to proper use consistent with local and state land use plans.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-15-8.]

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

Sec. 1. (a) The commission may do the following:

(1) Take the action that is necessary to enable the state to participate in the programs set forth in 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.

(2) Promulgate and maintain a state register of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American or Indiana history, architecture, archeology, and culture and expend money for the purpose of preparing comprehensive statewide historic surveys and plans, in accordance with criteria established by the commission, that comply with the standards and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the Interior for the preservation, acquisition, and development of the properties.

(3) Establish in accordance with criteria established by the United States Secretary of the Interior a program of matching grants-in-aid to public agencies for projects having as their purpose the preservation for public benefit of properties that are significant in American or Indiana history, architecture, archeology, and culture.

(4) Accept grants from public and private sources, including those provided under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.

(5) Establish fees for the following:

(A) Programs of the department or the commission.

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

(C) Licenses and permits issued by the commission, the department, or the director.

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

(6) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the establishment of fees under subdivision (5).

(7) Increase a fee for a license or permit that is specified as a minimum fee in a statute.

(b) Fees established or increased under subsection (a)(5)(B) do not constitute a rule (as defined in IC 4-22-2-3).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.115; P.L.195-2017, SEC.3; P.L.164-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-138 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-138
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-27-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-27-5-8
Levy of special assessment upon court approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Upon approval by the court, the board of directors may levy the special assessments necessary for the repayment of the loan.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-15
"Mechanical integrity test"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Mechanical integrity test" refers to a test performed on a well permitted by a UIC Class VI permit that meets the requirements established under 40 CFR 146.8.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-298 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-298
"Vital"
Status: in_force

Sec. 298. "Vital", for purposes of IC 14-24-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-24-5-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-1-18.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-301 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-301
"Wake" or "wash"
Status: in_force

Sec. 301. "Wake" or "wash", for purposes of IC 14-15, means a track left by a watercraft causing waves that:

(1) disrupt other water sport activities; or

(2) may cause injury or damage to individuals, watercraft, or property.

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

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

Sec. 14. If a federal or state agency, according to statute or contractual obligation, demands immediate or prompt action by the district in construction of, adding to, or repairing works of improvement, the district:

(1) may not defend that not enough money for the work has accumulated in the fund; and

(2) shall use the accumulation of money in the fund, including the proceeds of:

(A) borrowing;

(B) the collection of tax or assessments; or

(C) both borrowing and the collection of tax or assessments;

to discharge the obligation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-27-3-16
Pumping or removal of water upon petition of landowners
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. If requested in writing by a majority of interested landowners, the committee in charge of a levee may pump out or remove from land protected by the levee water that collects and remains standing on the land and that does not have a means of outlet. For this purpose the committee may purchase pumps or adopt other suitable means for the removal of the water.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-7 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-44 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-44
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-30
"Burial ground"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. "Burial ground", for purposes of IC 14-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-3.

[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.2.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-1.1
"Abandoned property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. "Abandoned property", for purposes of IC 14-31-4, means:

(1) a submerged aircraft;

(2) a submerged watercraft, including a ship, boat, canoe, skiff, raft, or barge;

(3) the rigging, gear, fittings, trappings, and equipment of a submerged aircraft or watercraft;

(4) the personal property of the officers, crew, and passengers of a submerged aircraft or watercraft; or

(5) the cargo of a submerged aircraft or watercraft that has been deserted, relinquished, cast away, or left behind;

for which attempts at reclamation have been abandoned by the owners and insurers.

As added by P.L.125-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-9
Retention of service fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The clerk of the circuit court in each county shall retain as the property of the county the service fees provided by section 8 of this chapter from the sale of licenses sold by the clerk. The clerk shall pay the fees promptly into the county general fund as other fees are paid.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 14-28-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-28-3-5
Commission approval required for certain permits within flood hazard areas
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county or municipality may not issue a permit for a structure, an obstruction, a deposit, or an excavation within a flood hazard area or part of a flood hazard area that lies within a floodway without the prior written approval of the commission as provided in IC 14-28-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.5-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-19-3-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-19-3-1.5
Free annual pass for certain individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) In cooperation with the bureau of motor vehicles, the department shall:

(1) verify a Gold Star family member's relationship status; and

(2) issue a free annual pass if requested by a Gold Star family member.

(b) A Gold Star family member must be a resident of Indiana to apply for a free annual pass.

(c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-8
Accretion rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Accretion rights in public freshwater lakes are limited to land from which the waters have receded or may recede from natural causes only. Accretion rights do not accrue to a riparian landowner as a consequence of lowering the public freshwater lake level by any of the following:

(1) Drainage.

(2) Extending the shoreline into the water of the public freshwater lake by filling the public freshwater lake with soil or any other substance.

(3) Extending the shoreline away from the public freshwater lake by excavating, dredging, or channeling through the shoreline.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.6-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-15-6-0.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-15-6-0.2
Application of certain amendments to prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 14-1-1-48 (before its repeal, now codified at section 2 of this chapter) apply to boating years beginning after December 31, 1989.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.294.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-87.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-87.8
"Fault"
Status: in_force

Sec. 87.8. "Fault", for purposes of IC 14-39, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-39-0.6-13.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-33-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-33-7-5
Additional revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The expenses and obligations of the district may also be paid from any of the following:

(1) The receipt of gifts from any source.

(2) The receipt of money from the federal or state government.

(3) The receipt of revenue from the sale of services or property produced incident to the accomplishment of a purpose for which the district is established.

(4) The collection of assessments from land that receives exceptional benefits from the operation of the district plan.

(5) The collection of assessments for maintenance and operation of the works of improvement.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-60.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 14-27-7.5-16
Request to have structure declared high hazard; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) A property owner, the owner's representative, or an individual who resides downstream from a structure:

(1) over which the department does not have jurisdiction under this chapter; and

(2) that the property owner, the owner's representative, or the individual believes would cause a loss of life or serious damage to the person's home, industrial or commercial building, public utility, major highway, or railroad if the structure fails;

may request in writing that the department declare the structure a high hazard structure.

(b) If the department receives a request under subsection (a), the department shall:

(1) investigate the structure and the area downstream from the structure;

(2) notify the owner of the structure that the structure is being investigated;

(3) review written statements and technical documentation from any interested party; and

(4) after considering the available information, determine whether or not the structure is a high hazard structure.

(c) The department shall issue a written notice of the department's determination under subsection (b) to:

(1) the individual who requested the determination; and

(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request.

(d) Either:

(1) the individual who requested a determination; or

(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request;

may request an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6 within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written determination.

(e) If the department determines that a structure is a high hazard structure under subsection (b), the provisions of this chapter concerning high hazard structures apply to the structure.

As added by P.L.71-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.6; P.L.92-2025, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 14-34-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-34-1-3
Purpose of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. It is the purpose of this article to do the following:

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

(2) Establish a statewide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations.

(3) Assure that the rights of surface landowners and other persons with a legal interest in the land or appurtenances to the land are fully protected from surface coal mining operations.

(4) Assure that surface mining operations are not conducted where reclamation as required by this article is not feasible.

(5) Assure that surface coal mining operations are conducted so as to protect the environment.

(6) Assure that adequate procedures are undertaken to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as possible with the surface coal mining operations.

(7) Assure that the coal supply essential to the nation's energy requirements and economic and social well-being is provided and strike a balance between protection of the environment and agricultural productivity and the nation's need for coal as an essential source of energy.

(8) Promote the reclamation of mined areas left without adequate reclamation before August 3, 1977, and that continue, in their unreclaimed condition, to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, prevent or damage the beneficial use of land or water resources, or endanger the health or safety of the public.

(9) Assure that appropriate procedures are provided for the public participation in the development, revision, and enforcement of regulations, standards, reclamation plans, or programs established by the state.

(10) Wherever necessary, exercise the full reach of state constitutional powers to ensure the protection of the public interest through effective control of surface coal mining operations.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-25
Fund; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund is established for the purpose of purchasing property as provided in this chapter.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).

(3) Fees from environmental license plates issued under IC 9-18-29 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-13.

(4) Money donated to the fund.

(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.

(c) The department shall administer the fund. The director must approve any purchase of property using money from the fund.

(d) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall be paid from the fund.

(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 trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(f) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for which the appropriation was made.

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

(h) Subject to this chapter, there is annually appropriated to the department all money in the fund for the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-27.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.24; P.L.198-2016, SEC.637.
Ind. Code § 14-31-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-31-1-7
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To secure for the people of Indiana of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of areas, the state shall, acting through the department, acquire and hold in trust for the benefit of the people an adequate system of nature preserves for the following uses and purposes:

(1) For scientific research in fields such as ecology, taxonomy, genetics, forestry, pharmacology, agriculture, soil science, geology, paleontology, conservation, and similar fields.

(2) For the teaching of biology, natural history, ecology, geology, conservation, and other subjects.

(3) As habitats for plant and animal species and communities and other natural objects.

(4) As reservoirs of natural materials.

(5) As places of natural interest and beauty.

(6) As living illustrations of our natural heritage in which an individual may observe and experience natural biotic and environmental systems of the earth and the processes of the systems.

(7) To promote understanding and appreciation of the esthetic, cultural, scientific, and spiritual values of the areas by the people of Indiana.

(8) For the preservation and protection of nature preserves against modification or encroachment resulting from occupation, development, or other use that would destroy the natural or aesthetic conditions of nature preserves.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-25.5-2-5
Notice of violation effective without proceeding; request for administrative adjudication
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A notice of violation issued under this chapter becomes effective without a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3 unless a person requests an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6 within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice.

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.195-2017, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 14-10-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-10-3-3
Establishment of minimum requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission shall establish minimum aptitude, educational, and experience requirements for each position of management and supervision.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-38-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-38-2-7
Duties of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Adopt rules and orders necessary to administer this chapter.

(2) Hold hearings at any place in Indiana for the purpose of administering this chapter. A hearing may be conducted by a member of the commission or by the officer, agent, or employee that is designated by the commission. However, a proposed finding is not valid unless the commission approves the finding.

(3) Prescribe and adopt the form of an application for a permit to be filed by an applicant.

(4) Except as provided by subdivision (5), require a person drilling a test hole under this chapter to furnish at a reasonable time and place that the commission specifies the following:

(A) A copy of the driller's log of the test hole.

(B) A copy of a geophysical log taken in the drilling of the test hole.

(C) A copy of the drilling record.

(D) Typical drill cuttings or cores, if taken.

(5) Upon written application certifying that the withholding of the information is necessary for protection of the permittee:

(A) the commission shall excuse the permittee from furnishing the items required by subdivision (4); and

(B) the permittee shall furnish the location of each test hole by county, township, range, and quarter-quarter section, including the proper legal description and the size and depth of the hole.

(6) Require a person filing for a permit to drill a test hole, except for state or federal agencies, to execute and file with the commission:

(A) a bond not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each test hole drilled; or

(B) a blanket bond not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for all test holes drilled by the applicant during the duration of the bond;

to provide for compliance with this chapter and the rules of the commission adopted under this chapter with respect to the plugging of the test holes. The bond must be in the form approved by the commission, and the bond shall be renewed and continued in effect until the conditions have been fully complied with.

(7) Enter upon and inspect, at any reasonable time and by any member of the commission or the commission's agent, any location where test holes are being or have been drilled for fluid disposal, mineral resources investigation, engineering projects, or geologic information for the purpose of ascertaining whether this chapter and the rules and orders of the commission are being or have been complied with, including information on the drilling or completion depth of a test hole.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-26.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-26.2
"Boundary river"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.2. "Boundary river", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-1-1.2.

As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-20-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-20-11-3
Creation of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Wendell L. Willkie memorial commission is created for the establishment, when money and property are available, of a suitable memorial in Indiana to honor the memory of Wendell L. Willkie and his One World Dream.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-26-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-3
"Kankakee River basin"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "Kankakee River basin" means the following areas drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River:

(1) The area in Jasper County, LaPorte County, Lake County, Marshall County, Newton County, Porter County, St. Joseph County, and Starke County that is drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River in Indiana.

(2) The area in Kankakee County and Iroquois County in Illinois that is drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River in Illinois.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-4
Establishment of corps
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The youth conservation corps is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department shall administer the corps.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-8-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-29-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-29-4-2
Regulation of channel construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The general assembly finds that the unregulated construction of channels may be injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare and that the construction of these channels shall be regulated.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-28
Salaries
Status: in_force

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

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.
Ind. Code § 14-18-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-18-6-8
Expiration of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A permit to fill in and reclaim real property bordering Lake Michigan issued after June 30, 1990, under:

(1) this chapter;

(2) IC 4-20.5-8 (before its repeal); or

(3) IC 4-18-13 (before its repeal);

expires five (5) years after the date the permit was issued.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-18
Carrying arms
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A uniformed conservation officer shall carry arms in the performance of the officer's duty.

(b) A nonuniformed conservation officer may carry arms in the performance of the officer's duty.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-33-21-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-33-21-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-240.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-240.2
"Reservoir conservancy district"
Status: in_force

Sec. 240.2. "Reservoir conservancy district", as used in IC 14-33-24, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-33-24-4.

As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-27-7-2
Maintenance and repair
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The owner of a levee, dike, or floodwall and appurtenant works shall maintain and keep the structures and appurtenant works in the state of repair and operating condition required by the following:

(1) The exercise of prudence.

(2) Due regard for life or property.

(3) The application of sound and accepted engineering principles.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.148-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-26-2-4
"Shoreline or water line"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "shoreline or water line" means:

(1) if the water level has been legally established, the line formed on the bank or shore by the water surface at the legally established average normal level; or

(2) if the water level has not been legally established, the line formed by the water surface at the average level as determined by:

(A) existing water level records; or

(B) if water level records are not available, the action of the water that has marked upon the soil of the bed of the lake a character distinct from that of the bank with respect to vegetation as well as the nature of the soil.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-22-10-1
Consent to use private land
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not:

(1) fish, hunt, trap, or chase;

(2) shoot with any kind of firearm or archery equipment;

(3) search for or gather any plant life (defined as the members of the kingdoms Fungi and Plantae); or

(4) search for or gather any artifacts (as defined in IC 14-21-1-2);

upon privately owned land without having the consent of the owner or tenant of the land.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-30.5-6-1
Use of undeveloped public land for flood storage
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) For purposes of this section, "undeveloped public land" does not include the following:

(1) State parks established under IC 14-19.

(2) Nature preserves established under IC 14-31.

(3) Other public lands that must be used for purposes other than flood damage reduction storage as a condition of:

(A) federal or state law; or

(B) funding received from federal, state, or private sources.

(b) A watershed development commission shall coordinate its flood damage reduction activities with the department and other public agencies to ensure that undeveloped public land is used for providing flood storage to the greatest extent feasible before other lands are used.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-9-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-9-8-5
Compensation of director and conservation officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The salaries and compensation of the division director and the conservation officers shall be fixed by the director and approved by the budget agency as provided by Indiana law.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-10
Forfeiture of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Forfeiture of bonds of an operator participating in the bond pool shall be accomplished under IC 14-34-6-16. In addition to forfeiture, the director may proceed against the permittee of the surface coal mining operation by filing a civil action for injunctive or other relief in any court having jurisdiction to compel the permittee to perform the reclamation work in full compliance with this article, the rules adopted under this article, and the approved permit plans. The director may also file an action in any court having jurisdiction against the permittee to recover all money expended by the bond pool to accomplish the reclamation, including construction costs, engineering costs, administrative costs, and legal costs. In an action to recover these costs, the defendant may not do the following:

(1) Relitigate the facts giving rise to the forfeiture.

(2) Defend by claiming the forfeiture was improper.

(b) A:

(1) proceeding under this section does not constitute a waiver by the director to proceed under other provisions of this article; and

(2) commencement of action under one (1) provision does not constitute an election to proceed solely under that provision.

(c) Liability of participants in the bond pool for reclamation of areas disturbed by other operators is limited to fees paid into the bond pool under sections 5 and 8 of this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-4
Application for certificate of authority; review; public information meeting; approval procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company that seeks to construct, operate, and maintain a carbon dioxide pipeline in Indiana must apply to the department for issuance of a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority. The department shall prescribe the form of the application, which must:

(1) include a filing fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000);

(2) be signed by a responsible officer of the company;

(3) include a statement verifying that the information submitted is true, accurate, and complete to the best of that responsible officer's knowledge and belief; and

(4) include all information necessary for the department to find the following:

(A) That the applicant, or the contractor or subcontractor of the applicant, has the financial, managerial, and technical ability to construct, operate, and maintain a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline in Indiana.

(B) That the applicant, or the contractor or subcontractor of the applicant, has the requisite experience constructing, operating, and maintaining a transmission pipeline.

(C) That the applicant has entered into a contract to transport carbon dioxide by pipeline in Indiana with:

(i) at least one (1) producer of carbon dioxide located in Indiana; and

(ii) unless all of the carbon dioxide to be transported in the proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline is for the applicant's own use or account, at least one (1) end user or storer of carbon dioxide.

(D) That the applicant has provided documentation to the department showing the proposed length, diameter, and location of the proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline in Indiana.

(E) That the applicant will construct, operate, and maintain the proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, including federal and state safety regulations and rules governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of carbon dioxide transmission pipelines, and related facilities and equipment, to ensure the safety of pipeline employees and the public.

(F) That the applicant has signed a statement indicating that the applicant agrees to construct a proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline in a manner compliant with the guidelines adopted under IC 8-1-22.6-8 by the pipeline safety division of the Indiana utility regulatory commission.

(b) The department shall review an application filed under subsection (a). Subject to subsection (f), if the department determines that the application is incomplete or inaccurate, or both, the department shall return the application to the applicant, informing the applicant in writing of the applicant's right to file a corrected application with the department. If the department determines that the application is complete and accurate, the department shall provide notice to the applicant of:

(1) that determination; and

(2) the date, time, and location of the public information meeting to be held under subsection (d).

(c) The applicant shall:

(1) upon receipt of a notice under subsection (b):

(A) place for public inspection a copy of the application in a public library located in each county in which the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline is proposed to be located; and

(B) publish notice, in the same manner that would be required if the applicant were subject to IC 5-3-1, in each county in which the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline is proposed to be located, of:

(i) the name and address of each library in which a copy of the application is placed under clause (A); and

(ii) the date, time, and location of the public information meeting to be held under subsection (d);

(2) provide to the department proof of publication of notice under subdivision (1)(B); and

(3) have a representative present at the public information meeting held under subsection (d).

(d) The department shall:

(1) conduct a public information meeting in the county seat of one (1) of the counties, as determined by the department, in which the proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline will be located; and

(2) provide an opportunity at the meeting for members of the public to be briefed and to ask questions about the proposed carbon dioxide transmission pipeline.

(e) Not later than ninety (90) days after the public information meeting held under subsection (d), the department shall notify the applicant in writing that:

(1) the department:

(A) has made the findings described in subsection (a)(4); and

(B) has approved the application; or

(2) the department:

(A) has determined that the department is unable to make the findings described in subsection (a)(4); and

(B) has disapproved the application.

(f) The department shall process a corrected application that is filed as permitted under subsection (b) in the same manner the department processes an initially filed application under subsection (a).

(g) If the department fails to act under subsection (e) not later than ninety (90) days after the public information meeting held under subsection (d), the application is considered to be approved by the department.

(h) If:

(1) the department approves the application under subsection (e)(1); or

(2) the application is considered to be approved as described in subsection (g);

the department shall issue to the applicant a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority.

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.163-2022, SEC.1; P.L.25-2025, SEC.1; P.L.213-2025, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 14-27-7.3-14
Appeal of administrative decision or penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A person may appeal an administrative decision or penalty assessed under this chapter under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 14-25-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-25-10-3
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-21-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-21-2-2
"Grave memorial" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grave memorial" refers to a gravestone, monument, grave marker, or any other type of similar item.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 14-33-16.5-12
Election costs paid by smaller district
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The costs of a smaller district's election held under this chapter shall be paid by the smaller district.

As added by P.L.189-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-33-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-33-6-1
Preparation of district plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Immediately after the organizational meeting of the board, the board must commence the preparation of the district plan to accomplish the purpose for which the district is established. The board may request and receive from a state agency information that:

(1) the agency has collected regarding conditions in and immediately surrounding the district; and

(2) is pertinent to planning the necessary structures or operations of the district.

(b) The board may:

(1) contract;

(2) enter into agreements with a state or federal agency; or

(3) hire necessary personnel;

to provide technical data or otherwise assist in the preparation of the district plan.

(c) The board may also conduct hearings that the board finds necessary.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-49.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-34
Surrender of possession of water facilities by receiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) Whenever:

(1) all that is due:

(A) upon the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness payable from revenues, including interest; and

(B) upon other notes, bonds, or other obligations, including interest, having a charge, lien, or encumbrance on the revenues of the water facilities;

under the terms of covenants or agreements with the holders have been paid or deposited as provided; and

(2) all defaults have been cured;

the court may, after notice and hearing that the court considers reasonable and proper, direct the receiver to surrender possession of the facilities to the board.

(b) The same right of the holders of the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness to secure the appointment of a receiver exists upon a subsequent default as provided in this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-36 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-36
Contracts for construction of improvements; notice; bidding
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) The county surveyor shall proceed to have the improvement constructed as provided by section 32 or 34 of this chapter. The county surveyor shall keep in the surveyor's office copies of the plans and specifications, which shall be open for the inspection of any landowner interested or any contractor who may be a prospective bidder on the work.

(b) The county surveyor shall give notice in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the following:

(1) Each county in which the lake lies.

(2) Each county where land assessed as benefited is situated.

(c) The notice must state that on a certain day and date, which may not be less than fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication, the surveyor will do the following:

(1) Receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all material and labor necessary for the construction of the work.

(2) Let the contract to the lowest and best bidder or reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids.

(d) The surveyor may:

(1) let the work as a whole; or

(2) subdivide the work into at least two (2) sections and let the work in separate contracts that will, in the surveyor's best judgment, most speedily and economically accomplish the completion of the work.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-14.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-90 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-90
"Financial clerk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 90. "Financial clerk", for purposes of IC 14-33, means a bonded employee of the board of directors of a conservancy district charged with the faithful receipt and disbursement of the money of the district.

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

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

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Ohio River greenway development commission established by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-26-2.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 14-26-2.1-4
Permitted purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "natural scenic beauty" refers to conditions produced by nature without manmade additions or alterations.

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

(1) Walking.

(2) Fishing.

(3) Boating.

(4) Swimming.

(5) Any other recreational purpose for which Lake Michigan is ordinarily used, as recognized by the commission for the purposes of this section.

(c) The citizens of Indiana have a vested right to:

(1) enjoy the natural scenic beauty of Lake Michigan;

(2) enjoy and use the natural resources of Lake Michigan; and

(3) use Lake Michigan for recreational purposes.

(d) The citizens of Indiana have a vested right in the preservation and protection of Lake Michigan.

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 14-34-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-1
Applicant's required notice of application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. At the time of submission of an application for a permit or revision or renewal of a permit under this article, the applicant shall do the following:

(1) Place the advertisement submitted as part of the application under IC 14-34-3-3(6) in a local newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the proposed surface coal mining operation is located at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks.

(2) Mail a copy of the advertisement to each person identified in the application under IC 14-34-3-3(2).

(3) Mail a copy to every person who has requested notice of such applications.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-12
Notice of hearing on petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This subsection applies only to a petition by freeholders. The petitioners shall give notice of hearing on the petition as follows:

(1) By publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in each county having land in the proposed district, three (3) times at successive weekly intervals. The first publication must be at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing. If there is only one (1) newspaper of general circulation in a county, three (3) publications in that newspaper are sufficient.

(2) By mailing a copy of the notice at least twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing, first class postage prepaid, to each freeholder who has not signed the petition and who owns land in the proposed district, according to the records of the county auditor. The person having the notice mailed shall file an affidavit with the court showing the following:

(A) The names of the persons to whom notice was sent.

(B) The address to which the notice was sent.

(C) The date on which the notice was mailed.

(b) This subsection applies only to a petition by a municipality under section 7 of this chapter. The municipality shall give notice of hearing as follows:

(1) By publication for three (3) consecutive weeks:

(A) with each publication of notice in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in each county having land in the proposed district or if there is only one (1) newspaper, publication in that newspaper is sufficient; or

(B) with the first publication of notice made in a newspaper or newspapers described in clause (A) and the two (2) subsequent publications of notice:

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

(ii) on the official website of the municipality.

The first publication of notice must be at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing.

(2) By mailing a copy of the notice at least twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing, first class postage prepaid, to each freeholder who has not signed the petition and who owns land in the proposed district, according to the records of the county auditor. The person having the notice mailed shall file an affidavit with the court showing the following:

(A) The names of the persons to whom notice was sent.

(B) The address to which the notice was sent.

(C) The date on which the notice was mailed.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-17.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.19; P.L.23-2026, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-58 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-58
Assessments as liens; priority; payment; cancellation
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. (a) The amount of an assessment as made or approved and confirmed by the court is a lien upon the land assessed from the time the assessment is approved and confirmed. The lien follows all other improvement liens upon the affected real property in order of priority as to date of attachment.

(b) The county surveyor charged with the construction of the work shall keep in the county surveyor's office a complete copy of the assessments that may, upon demand, be examined by any interested person.

(c) An owner of land assessed for benefits who desires to transfer the property free and clear of the lien for the assessment may deposit with the county treasurer the full amount of the benefits assessed against the tract or parcel of land. When the professional surveyor has made the final computation to the county auditor, the treasurer shall pay to the person paying the assessment the surplus, if any, over the actual assessment. Whenever the owner of a tract or parcel of land has paid to the treasurer and the treasurer's books show the payment, the lien for the assessment on the tract or parcel of land is automatically canceled.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-20.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-37-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-37-13-7
Costs and expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If an order is issued:

(1) under this article or IC 13-8 (before its repeal); or

(2) as a result of any administrative proceeding under this article or IC 13-8 (before its repeal);

the court or the director may assess against any party to the proceeding the costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, reasonably incurred by that person with respect to the proceedings, including any judicial review of a final agency action. The director shall determine the amount of the costs and expenses.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-15-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 14-33-21-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 14-33-21-4
Financing the fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) To provide money for the fund, the board may place in the fund the following:

(1) Gifts or grants from a person or state or federal agency.

(2) Receipts of revenue from the sale of services or property produced incident to the accomplishment of the purpose for which the district is organized.

(3) Any other form of miscellaneous receipt, including tap-in fees and connection fees.

(4) Levy of a special benefits tax in accordance with sections 5 through 10 of this chapter.

(5) Collection of the exceptional benefits assessments or installments of the assessments, but only in accordance with section 11 of this chapter.

(b) The board shall state in the district plan or part of or amendment to the plan the source or combination of sources that will finance the fund.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-310 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-310
"Watershed"
Status: in_force

Sec. 310. (a) "Watershed", for purposes of IC 14-25 through IC 14-29, means an area:

(1) from which water drains to a common point; and

(2) for:

(A) a watercourse, that is measured to the mouth of the watercourse; and

(B) any part of a watercourse, that is measured to the farthest downstream point in question.

(b) For purposes of IC 14-13-2, "watershed" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-13-2-3.8.

(c) For purposes of IC 14-30.5, "watershed" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30.5-1-10.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-4(6).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.106-2012, SEC.3; P.L.251-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 14-32-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-32-7-3
"Land conservation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "land conservation" means the wise use of land:

(1) for the satisfaction of human needs; and

(2) based upon knowledge and understanding of the land's capabilities and limitations.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-14
Elections to change boundaries or dissolve districts; simple majority required to implement request
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) In an election on the local public question of whether to change the boundaries of a district, the board shall proceed under subsection (c) if at least a simple majority:

(1) of all the votes cast; and

(2) of the votes cast in each:

(A) district; or

(B) portion of a district;

that would be included within the proposed reconfigured district;

are in favor of the inclusion of the described territory within the district.

(b) In an election on the local public question of whether to dissolve a district, the board shall proceed under subsection (c) if at least a simple majority of the votes cast on the local public question are in favor of the dissolution of the district.

(c) Under the circumstances set forth in subsection (a) or (b), the board shall do the following:

(1) Certify the results of the election in the records of the board.

(2) Implement the request set forth in the petition under:

(A) sections 15 through 21 of this chapter, if changing the boundaries of a district; or

(B) sections 22 through 23 of this chapter, if dissolving a district.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-288 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-288
"Underwater breathing apparatus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 288. "Underwater breathing apparatus", for purposes of IC 14-15-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-15-9-3.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-33
Operation of an off-road vehicle in violation of helmet requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. A person who is:

(1) the owner of an off-road vehicle;

(2) in possession of an off-road vehicle; or

(3) entitled to the possession of an off-road vehicle, whether by reason of legal title, lease, license, rental arrangement, lease with option to purchase, contract of conditional sale, or otherwise;

may not knowingly authorize or permit an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age to operate or ride on the off-road vehicle in violation of IC 9-18.1-14-11.

As added by P.L.141-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.38-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-262.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-262.5
"Specified animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 262.5. "Specified animal", for purposes of IC 14-22-26.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-26.5-4.

As added by P.L.96-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-91.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-91.5
"Firearm"
Status: in_force

Sec. 91.5. "Firearm", for purposes of IC 14-22-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-40-3.

As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-39-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-39-2-14.5
Prohibited activities; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) The following activities are prohibited:

(1) Injection without a UIC Class VI permit.

(2) Movement of fluid into underground sources of drinking water.

(3) Experimental Class VI wells for carbon sequestration.

(4) Any action that endangers underground sources of drinking water.

(5) Any additional activity prohibited under:

(A) the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.); or

(B) 40 CFR 142, 40 CFR 144, 40 CFR 146, and 40 CFR 148.

(b) Other violations of this article include the following:

(1) Making clerical errors or mistakes in reporting requirements.

(2) Failure to meet basic operation and facility management requirements.

(3) Failure to meet maintenance requirements that may cause damage to property.

(4) Creating harmful environmental conditions or hazardous conditions.

(5) Taking an action that likely results in environmental damage.

(6) Taking an action that could result in harm to persons or death.

(c) Mitigating factors that may affect a violation received by a storage operator under this article are as follows:

(1) Whether the storage operator made a good faith effort to abate a violation.

(2) The ability of the storage operator to abate the violation.

(3) The cost to the department to enforce the violation.

(4) Whether there was an economic benefit to the storage operator for committing the violation.

(5) Any other factor that may warrant a reduction of a civil penalty assessed for a violation.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-30.5-5-7
Potential additional disbursements from member communities; regional planning commission support
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The counties that are members of a watershed development commission may budget, appropriate, and disburse to the commission a sum of money each year to carry out the purposes of the commission under this article. A sum disbursed to the commission under this section must be in addition to payments made to the commission under sections 1 through 3 of this chapter.

(b) Upon request from a watershed development commission, a regional planning commission established under IC 36-7-7 or IC 36-7-7.6 may:

(1) furnish support staff needed by the watershed development commission; and

(2) collect a reasonable charge from the watershed development commission for the staff furnished.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-23-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-23-6.5-3
"Rural fire department" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "rural fire department" means a recognized organization providing primary fire protection to a rural area or rural community.

As added by P.L.55-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-34 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-34
Approval of assessments where no remonstrance filed
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. If after the ten (10) days allowed for remonstrances there is no appeal or remonstrance, the court shall do the following:

(1) Make an order declaring the proposed work established and approving assessments as made by the surveyor or as equalized and modified as provided in section 31 of this chapter.

(2) Assign the duty of carrying out the order to the county surveyor.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-22-31.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 31.5 / Section 14-22-31.5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.57-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-145 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-145
"Landscape"
Status: in_force

Sec. 145. "Landscape", for purposes of IC 14-32-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-32-7-4.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-2
"Sewage" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "sewage" means the water carried wastes:

(1) created in; and

(2) carried or to be carried away from;

residences, hotels, schools, hospitals, industrial establishments, and other private or public buildings.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-15
Park project development plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The commission may design and implement a plan for the establishment and development of park, exposition, educational, athletic, and recreational projects to be located within one (1) mile of the banks of the White River in a consolidated city and county. The projects may include any of the following:

(1) Parks.

(2) Recreational facilities.

(3) Exposition facilities.

(4) Zoos, aquariums, aviaries, or other facilities for animal life.

(5) Facilities for entertainment, meetings, industrial and trade shows, athletic events, and other displays and events of cultural, educational, entertainment, and recreational value.

(6) Other facilities that the commission considers appropriate to the general public welfare and to the cultural, recreational, educational, or civic well-being of the public.

(b) In designing and implementing this plan, the commission may employ the architects, engineers, surveyors, planners, advisors, and consultants that the commission considers appropriate. The commission may seek and accept the advice and comments of other persons and entities, including political subdivisions and public agencies, that the commission considers appropriate.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-33-20-26 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-33-20-26
District borrowing money
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A district coming under this chapter may borrow money for a term not to exceed two (2) years, which may be renewed for a term of two (2) years, from a bank organized under state or federal statutes or from a state or federal agency in anticipation of the receipt of money from any source, including the following:

(1) Grants and loans from state or federal agencies.

(2) Money from the sale of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness proposed to be issued under this chapter.

(b) The district may pledge the money to be received to the repayment of the principal and interest of the borrowing.

(c) The interim financing may also be repaid from the sale of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness without designating the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness as refunding obligations. The proceeds of interim financing may be used in whole or part for the following:

(1) The acquisition of real, personal, or mixed property, or options on real, personal, or mixed property.

(2) Services reasonably necessary to provide water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use.

(d) Interim financing may be negotiated and consummated directly between the district and the state or federal bank or state or federal agency without public offering. The district may make covenants to the lender and the lender has the rights and remedies that are authorized by this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-9.]

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

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in IC 6-1.1-17-20, the budget of a district:

(1) must be prepared and submitted:

(A) at the same time;

(B) in the same manner; and

(C) with notice;

as is required by statute for the preparation of budgets by municipalities; and

(2) if the district imposes a levy, is subject to the same review by the department of local government finance as is required by statute for the budgets of municipalities.

However, a district that does not impose a levy under subdivision (2) shall give notice of the hearing on the proposed budget and submit the adopted budget in the manner prescribed by the department of local government finance. The budget of a district that does not impose a levy under subdivision (2) shall not be considered subject to review by the department of local government finance under IC 6-1.1-17-16.

(b) If a district is established in more than one (1) county:

(1) except as provided in subsection (c), the budget shall be certified to the auditor of the county in which is located the court that had exclusive jurisdiction over the establishment of the district; and

(2) notice must be published in each county having land in the district. Any taxpayer in the district is entitled to be heard before the fiscal body of each county having jurisdiction.

(c) If one (1) of the counties in a district contains either a first or second class city located in whole or in part in the district, the budget:

(1) shall be certified to the auditor of that county; and

(2) is subject to review at the county level only by the fiscal body of that county.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-74(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.374; P.L.224-2007, SEC.106; P.L.146-2008, SEC.428; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.301; P.L.255-2017, SEC.31; P.L.257-2019, SEC.87; P.L.38-2021, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 14-16-1-32 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-16-1-32
Annual trail use tag
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. A vehicle that is:

(1) from another state or country and is not registered in that state or country; and

(2) owned by a nonresident of Indiana;

may be operated on designated trails and properties owned or managed by the department if the operator of the vehicle pays a fee set by the commission for an annual trail use tag.

As added by P.L.111-2016, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-66 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-66
"Dedicate" and "dedication"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. "Dedicate" and "dedication", for purposes of IC 14-31-1, have the meaning set forth in IC 14-31-1-4.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-22-24-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-22-24-1
Permit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not conduct a field trial without a permit issued by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-19(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 14-9-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-9-4-1
Establishment of divisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following divisions are established within the department:

(1) Administrative support services.

(2) Asset management.

(3) Engineering.

(4) Entomology and plant pathology.

(5) Finance.

(6) Fish and wildlife.

(7) Forestry.

(8) Historic preservation and archeology.

(9) Human resources.

(10) Land acquisition.

(11) Law enforcement.

(12) Management information systems.

(13) Nature preserves.

(14) Communications.

(15) Reclamation.

(16) State parks.

(17) Water.

(18) State land office.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-2-1-4 part; 14-3-3-6(c); 14-3-3.3-2(a) part; 14-3-3.4-2 part; 14-3-4-1(d); 14-4-5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.209; P.L.167-2011, SEC.12; P.L.151-2012, SEC.8; P.L.111-2016, SEC.8; P.L.127-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-35-1-4
Contents of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Notice given under section 3 of this chapter must do the following:

(1) Describe the specific property from or under which the extraction will occur.

(2) State the time, terms, and conditions under which a permit will be granted.

(3) Call for sealed proposals or bids stating the amount that will be paid for the privilege to be exercised under the permit.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-34-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-34-5-7
Change in reclamation plan; approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A change in mining or reclamation operations from the approved mining and reclamation plans that would adversely affect the permittee's compliance with this article is a permit revision subject to review and approval as provided in this section and sections 8 through 8.4 of this chapter.

(b) A permit revision is either:

(1) a significant revision subject to sections 8 and 8.1 of this chapter;

(2) a nonsignificant revision subject to sections 8.2 and 8.3 of this chapter; or

(3) a minor field revision subject to section 8.4 of this chapter.

(c) Permit revisions may be approved by:

(1) the director; or

(2) the director's designated representative.

(d) A permit revision may not be approved unless the permittee demonstrates and the director or the director's designated representative finds the following:

(1) That reclamation as required by this article and by the rules adopted by the commission under IC 14-34-2-1 can be accomplished.

(2) That applicable requirements of IC 14-34-4-7 that are pertinent to the permit revision are met.

(3) That the permit revision complies with all applicable requirements of this article and the rules adopted by the commission under IC 14-34-2-1.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-5-5.2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.75-1998, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-18-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-18-2-7
Execution of lease and contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A lease and contract must be executed by the authorized agents of the state and by the lessee.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-183 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-183
"Nurseryman"
Status: in_force

Sec. 183. "Nurseryman", for purposes of IC 14-24, means a person who owns, leases, manages, or controls a nursery.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-37.8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-37.8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.93-2005, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.89-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-233.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-233.5
"Recreational off-highway vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 233.5. "Recreational off-highway vehicle", for purposes of section 185 of this chapter, means a motorized, off-highway vehicle that:

(1) is eighty (80) inches or less in width when measured from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim;

(2) has a dry weight of three thousand five hundred (3,500) pounds or less;

(3) is designed for travel on at least four (4) nonhighway or off-highway tires; and

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

As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.13; P.L.164-2020, SEC.44; P.L.164-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 14-22-15.5-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "hunting guide" refers to an individual who holds a license under this chapter to provide hunting guide services.

(b) As used in this chapter, "hunting guide license" means a license issued under this chapter.

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

(1) offers or advertises to transport an individual;

(2) transports an individual to a location;

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

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

for the purpose of hunting.

As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-29-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-29-7-7
Voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Each member of a river commission is entitled to one (1) vote. Voting by proxy is not permitted.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-39-0.6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.6 / Section 14-39-0.6-18
"Packer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Packer" means a device lowered into a well to produce a fluid-tight seal.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-33-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 16 / Section 14-33-16-2
Dissolution by election
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A district may be dissolved by an election under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-12-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-12-2-35
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.182-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-35-1-5
Proposal or bid for mining privilege
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A proposal or bid made in response to a request under section 4 of this chapter must offer the following:

(1) A royalty on a percentage basis, based on the commodity value at the mine, pit, or quarry.

(2) A bonus, or fixed fee per acre, in addition to royalty.

(b) A royalty may not be less than that generally prevailing for the resource to be extracted under similar methods of mining.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 14-22-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-22-2-4
Licenses and permits; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The director shall write and issue licenses and permits required by this article.

(b) Subject to section 10 of this chapter, the director may charge a fee for a license or permit issued under subsection (a).

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-22-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-22-8-2
"Game bird" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "game bird" means pheasant, quail, grouse, mourning dove, and wild turkey.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.66-2008, SEC.9; P.L.69-2009, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-33-25-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 25 / Section 14-33-25-2
Tenure; termination or suspension; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The district marshal serves at the pleasure of the board. However, before terminating or suspending a district marshal who has been employed by the district for more than six (6) months after completing the minimum basic training requirements adopted by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9, the board must conduct the disciplinary removal and appeals procedure prescribed by IC 36-8-3-4 for city fire and police departments.

As added by P.L.122-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 14-13-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-13-9-7
Purposes of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is for the benefit of the people of Indiana and for the increase of their commerce, health, enjoyment, and prosperity. The operation, creation, development, and maintenance of the projects by the commission constitute the performance of essential governmental functions.

As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-31-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-31-2-6
"Registry" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "registry" refers to the Indiana natural areas registry:

(1) created by IC 14-31-1-8; and

(2) administered by the division under IC 14-31-1-9.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-37-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-37-9-4
Disputes
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The office of administrative law proceedings shall determine any dispute that arises under this chapter under IC 4-21.5.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-283 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-283
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.3-1(q).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.167-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-59 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-59
Lien for labor and materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. (a) Each subcontractor, laborer, and other person who performs labor or another service or furnishes material that is used in the construction of or incorporated in work under this chapter, including board for laborers and all fuel, oil, and grease used in the operation of machinery used in the construction work, has a lien upon the fund raised for the payment of the work. The lien attaches if written notice is filed with the surveyor:

(1) within sixty (60) days of furnishing the labor or material; and

(2) that states the amount due and describes the article furnished.

(b) After the receipt of notice under subsection (a), the surveyor shall withhold payment to the contractor for the work in an amount sufficient to satisfy the lien until the amount is adjusted and paid.

(c) If a contractor and a person claiming a lien disagree on the amount or validity of the lien, the court ordering the construction of the work shall, upon motion of the surveyor, contractor, or person claiming the lien, determine the amount to be paid. The surveyor may pay the amount determined, and on payment the surveyor is released from all liability concerning the payment.

(d) If the surveyor fails to comply with this section, the surveyor is liable on the surveyor's bond for the amount improperly paid over to the contractor.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-21.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-228 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-228
"Pursue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 228. "Pursue", for purposes of IC 14-22, means following wild animals with the intent to take.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-27
Feasibility study
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The commission shall study the feasibility of programs, projects, events, and facilities of national and international significance in the areas of health, nutrition, physical fitness, medical science, recreation, athletics, animal study, veterinary science, and related areas.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-25
"Boat"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. "Boat", for purposes of IC 14-15, means watercraft.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-257 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-257
"Significant water withdrawal facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 257. "Significant water withdrawal facility" has the following meaning:

(1) For purposes of IC 14-25-5, the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-5-5.

(2) For purposes of IC 14-25-7-15, the meaning set forth in IC 14-25-7-15.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 13-2-2.6-8; subdivision (2) formerly 13-2-6.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-19-11-18 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-19-11-18
Exemption; public purchasing
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The authority is exempt from the following:

(1) The requirements of IC 4-13-2-20 prohibiting payment in advance.

(2) The procurement requirements under IC 5-22.

As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-24-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-24-3-8
Protection of bee and honey industry
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission shall establish measures for the protection of the bee and honey industry in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-31-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-31-3-4
"Harvest season"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "harvest season" means the season established by the commission under section 14(b)(1) of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-111 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-111
"Game bird"
Status: in_force

Sec. 111. "Game bird", for purposes of IC 14-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-22-8-2.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-11-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-11-4-8
Public hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A public hearing shall be held on the question of the issuance of an original or a renewal license upon any of the following:

(1) The request of the applicant.

(2) The filing of a petition requesting a public hearing that is signed by twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and who:

(A) reside in the county where the licensed activity would take place; or

(B) own real property within one (1) mile of the site of the proposed or existing licensed activity.

(3) The motion of the director.

(b) The public hearing authorized by this section does not constitute an agency action under IC 4-21.5.

(c) If a petition under subsection (a)(2) requests that the public hearing be conducted at a location within a county affected by a proposed license, the department shall conduct the public hearing at that location.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-4
Restricted use areas; designation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The department may by rule or order, when the department has reason to believe it is necessary and in the public interest, designate certain areas of Indiana where the withdrawal of ground waters exceeds or threatens to exceed natural replenishment as restricted use areas. Before the department designates an area as a restricted use area, the department shall do the following:

(1) Have surveys made of the ground water resources of the area.

(2) Determine the safe annual yield of the basin.

(b) The department may do the following:

(1) Cooperate with the agencies of the federal government engaged in making ground water surveys.

(2) Accept and use the findings of other agencies of the federal and state governments as a basis of the department's decisions.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-23-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-23-8-5
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The corps consists of persons who are:

(1) employed by:

(A) the department; or

(B) an agency designated by the department; and

(2) at least fifteen (15) years of age but less than nineteen (19) years of age.

(b) A person may not be employed as a member of the corps more than one hundred twenty (120) days during a calendar year.

(c) The department shall establish recruitment guidelines for accepting applications to the corps.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-24-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 14-24-10-3
Entomology and plant pathology fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The entomology and plant pathology fund is established for the purpose of assisting the division in carrying out the division's objectives. The department shall administer the fund.

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

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-10-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 14-12-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-12-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.82-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 14-22-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-22-5-2
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The deer research and management fund is established.

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

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

Sec. 6. The advisory council:

(1) shall hold a meeting in January of each calendar year; and

(2) may hold meetings at the call of the chairperson.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.4; P.L.133-2012, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 14-18-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 14-18-7-1
Occupancy and control of land by department
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department has occupancy and control of and shall manage:

(1) swamp land;

(2) swamp and indemnity land;

(3) saline land; and

(4) meander land;

owned by the state on May 1, 1984, to further the purposes of the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-10.5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-273 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-273
"Surface coal mining operations"
Status: in_force

Sec. 273. "Surface coal mining operations", for purposes of IC 14-34 and IC 14-36-2, means the following:

(1) Activities conducted on the surface of land in connection with a surface coal mine or, subject to the requirements of IC 14-34-11, surface operations and surface impacts incident to an underground coal mine, the products of which enter commerce or the operations of which directly or indirectly affect interstate commerce. The activities include the following:

(A) Excavation for the purpose of obtaining coal, including common methods such as contour, strip, auger, hilltop removal, boxcut, open pit, and area mining.

(B) The extraction of coal from coal refuse piles.

(C) The use of explosives and blasting.

(D) In situ distillation or retorting, leaching, or other chemical or physical processing.

(E) The cleaning, concentrating, or other processing or preparation of coal.

(F) The loading of coal for interstate commerce at or near the mine site.

The activities do not include the extraction of coal incidental to the extraction of other minerals if coal does not exceed sixteen and two-thirds percent (16 2/3%) of the tonnage of minerals removed for purposes of commercial use or sale or coal explorations subject to IC 14-34-9.

(2) The areas upon which mining activities occur or where mining activities disturb the natural land surface. The areas include the following:

(A) Adjacent land for which the use is incidental to mining activities.

(B) All land affected by the construction of new roads or the improvement or use of existing roads to gain access to the site of mining activities and for haulage.

(C) Excavations, workings, impoundments, dams, ventilation shafts, entryways, refuse banks, dumps, stockpiles, overburden piles, spoil banks, culm banks, tailings, holes or depressions, repair areas, storage areas, processing areas, shipping areas, and other areas upon which structures, facilities, or other property or materials on the surface resulting from or incident to mining activities are sited.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(12).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-26-8-29 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-26-8-29
Remonstrance against surveyor's final report; new report
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) In making an order for a new report, the court shall fix the time when the surveyor shall report.

(b) When a new report is made and filed, a person whose land is reported as affected in the report may remonstrate within the same time and for the same causes that are allowed to remonstrate against the first report. However, a second remonstrance may only concern new matters contained in the second or amended report.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25.5-4-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.195-2014, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 14-22-26-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 26 / Section 14-22-26-3
Rules regarding permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to require and issue the following:

(1) A permit to possess a wild animal protected by statute or rule.

(2) A permit to possess a wild animal that may be harmful or dangerous to people, domestic animals, or wild animals.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-21(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-239 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-239
"Repair"
Status: in_force

Sec. 239. "Repair", for purposes of IC 14-34-11-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-34-11-3.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-9-2.5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-34-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-34-2-5
Delegation of powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The director may delegate any powers and duties assigned to the director in this article to other employees of the department.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-29-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-29-6-10
Altering river classification
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. In all planning for the use and development of water and related land resources of rivers in the system, including the construction of impoundments, diversions, realignments, riprap, roadways, crossings, channelizations, locks, canals, or other uses that change the character of a river or destroy the river's scenic values:

(1) full review and evaluation of the river as a scenic resource shall be given; and

(2) the environmental impact of the proposed use and development shall be determined as specified in IC 13-12-4;

before the commission approves plans for use and development.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 14-11-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-11-1-7
Payment by credit card
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "credit card" includes a bank card, debit card, charge card, prepaid card, or other similar method of payment.

(b) In addition to other methods of payment allowed by law, the department may accept payment by credit card for licenses, fees, or other amounts due the department.

(c) The department may enter into appropriate agreements with banks or other organizations authorized to do business in Indiana to enable the department to accept payment by credit card.

(d) The department may recognize net amounts remitted by the bank or other organization as deposit in full of amounts due the department.

(e) The department may pay any applicable credit card service charge or fee.

As added by P.L.95-1998, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-22-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-22-14-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-86.2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-86.2
"Executive"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86.2. "Executive", for purposes of IC 14-30.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-30.5-1-4.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-27-7.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 7.7 / Section 14-27-7.7-3
Lease renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A lease executed under this chapter may provide for renewal at the option of the director, with the approval of the governor.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-202.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-202.5
"Personal watercraft"
Status: in_force

Sec. 202.5. "Personal watercraft", for purposes of IC 14-15 and IC 14-33-24, means a watercraft:

(1) whose primary source of motive power is an inboard motor powering a water jet pump; and

(2) that is designed to be operated by a person who sits, stands, or kneels on the surface of the watercraft rather than sitting or standing inside the watercraft.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.148-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-31
"Burial object"
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. "Burial object", for purposes of IC 14-21-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-21-1-4.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-25.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-25.5-1-2
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "division" refers to the division of water of the department.

As added by P.L.145-2002, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-241 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-241
"Reservoir impoundment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 241. "Reservoir impoundment", for purposes of IC 14-25 through IC 14-29, means the water stored in a reservoir created by the construction of a dam, an embankment, or other structure.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-4(8).]

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

Sec. 1. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

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

(2) "Maumee River basin" means the area in Adams County, Allen County, DeKalb County, Noble County, Steuben County, and Wells County that drains into the Maumee River and the tributaries of the Maumee River.

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

(b) The commission:

(1) may; but

(2) is not required to;

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

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

(1) the county executives of all participating counties:

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

(B) must adopt substantively identical ordinances that set forth the flood damage reduction, drainage, storm water management, or soil and water conservation purposes for which the proposed watershed development commission would be established, and, for purposes of IC 14-30.5-2-0.5, the designated watershed within which the proposed watershed development commission would exercise its powers; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) One (1) individual to represent each second class city that is located in a participating county and within the Maumee River basin, appointed by:

(i) the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the second class city; or

(ii) if the second class city has no board of storm water management, the executive of the second class city.

(E) A member of the county soil and water conservation district board from each participating county within the Maumee River basin or the member's designee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) each participating county of the Maumee River basin commission is authorized to appoint a member of the county executive or the member's designee under IC 14-30.5-4-1 to represent the county on the board of the Maumee watershed development commission.

(g) If established under this section, the Maumee watershed development commission:

(1) is a continuation of;

(2) retains the property and rights of; and

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

the former Maumee River basin commission.

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

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

(j) If the Maumee watershed development commission is established under this section, all property, records, and funds of the former Maumee River basin commission:

(1) become property, records, and funds of the Maumee watershed development commission; and

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

As added by P.L.123-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 14-33-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-33-2-7
Petition by municipality
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A municipality (as defined in IC 36-1-2) may file a petition to initiate a proposed district by ordinance adopted by the legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2). The proposed district may include land:

(1) solely inside the municipality; or

(2) partially inside and partially outside the municipality.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-18-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 14-18-9-3
Sale of state land not authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter:

(1) does not authorize the sale of state land or products of state land; and

(2) applies only to a sale authorized by another law.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-31-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-31-2-15
Instructions for trustee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The division shall prepare, on a quarterly basis, instructions for the trustee of trust I and trust II regarding distribution of income. In preparing these instructions, the division shall consider the following:

(1) What entities have primary management responsibility for sites acquired as part of the campaign.

(2) The amount of campaign acquisition acreage for which each entity has primary management responsibility.

(3) Special management needs of particular campaign sites.

(4) Any special agreement between the department and a primary management entity in which the entity waives the right to be considered for a share of the income from trust I and trust II.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 14-22-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-22-11-6
Possession of hunting license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Except as provided in sections 1 and 18 of this chapter, every person must have a hunting license in the person's possession when hunting.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.132-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-32-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 14-32-5-4
"Landfill"; inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "landfill" means a facility where solid waste is to be disposed of through placement on or beneath the surface of the ground. However, the term does not include any of the following:

(1) A land application operation regulated under 327 IAC 6.

(2) A surface impoundment.

(3) An injection well.

(4) A facility for the disposal of solid waste other than sludge from a municipal wastewater treatment plant that is:

(A) generated at the site of the facility; or

(B) generated by the owner or operator of the facility.

(5) An operation permitted under IC 14-34.

(b) As used in this section, "underground injection" means the subsurface emplacement of fluids through:

(1) a bored, drilled, or driven shaft; or

(2) a dug hole, the depth of which is greater than the hole's largest surface dimension.

(c) A district shall inspect every landfill located within the boundaries of the district for compliance with rules adopted under IC 13-18 or IC 13-19 concerning erosion and sediment control. Each landfill shall be inspected under this section at least two (2) times each calendar year as follows:

(1) One (1) time before July 1.

(2) One (1) time after June 30 and before December 31.

(d) Not later than ten (10) days after an inspection of a landfill under this section, the individual who conducted the inspection on behalf of the district shall prepare a written report on the results of the inspection and send the report to the following:

(1) The executive of the county.

(2) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.31; P.L.1-2006, SEC.222; P.L.2-2008, SEC.35; P.L.120-2008, SEC.15; P.L.14-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-265 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-265
"State"
Status: in_force

Sec. 265. "State", for purposes of IC 14-28-1, IC 14-28-3, and IC 14-32, means the following:

(1) The Indiana state government.

(2) An agency, a subdivision, an officer, a board, a bureau, a commission, a department, a division, or an instrumentality of the state.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-22-3(21); 13-3-1-3(7).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.225-2005, SEC.10; P.L.113-2014, SEC.94; P.L.219-2014, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 14-15-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 14-15-11-4
"Indiana driver's license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Indiana driver's license" means:

(1) a driver's license issued under IC 9-24-3;

(2) a chauffeur's license (before the expiration of IC 9-24-4 on July 1, 2024); or

(3) a public passenger chauffeur's license (before the expiration of IC 9-24-5 on July 1, 2022);

that is issued to an individual by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-24.

As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.401; P.L.111-2021, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 14-33-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-33-17-6
Fixing time, place, and date of election
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Within ten (10) days after receiving a petition that has met the requirements of sections 3 through 5 of this chapter, the court shall fix a convenient place and time for the election within each district to determine if the districts should merge. The election must be held not less than thirty (30) days after the date the election is set.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-22-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 14-22-12-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(3) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.186-2003, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 14-34-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 17 / Section 14-34-17-2
Judicial review not stay of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commencement of a judicial review proceeding under this chapter does not operate as a stay of the action, order, or decision of the director or the commission.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-32-6.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 14-32-6.5-1
Petitions to change boundaries or dissolve districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Land occupiers of a district may file a petition with the board requesting either of the following:

(1) That the boundaries of the district be changed to encompass territory described in the petition.

(2) That the district cease to operate and be dissolved.

(b) A petition filed under this section must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the boundaries of the district referred to in the petition.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 14-34-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 14-34-8-2
"Committee" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "committee" refers to the surface coal mine reclamation bond pool committee established by this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6.5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-28-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-28-4-1
"Commission" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to a flood plain commission established under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 14-23-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-23-4-1
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) It is the public policy of Indiana to protect and conserve the timber, water resources, wildlife, and topsoil in the forests owned and operated by the division of forestry for the equal enjoyment and guaranteed use of future generations. However, by the employment of good husbandry, timber that has a substantial commercial value may be removed in a manner that benefits the growth of saplings and other trees by thinnings, improvement cuttings, and harvest processes and at the same time provides a source of revenue to the state and counties and provides local markets with a further source of building material.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), IC 13-12-4 does not apply to forestry management practices of the division of forestry.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-4-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-2006, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-29-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-29-4-3
Approval for construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not construct a channel before receiving the written approval of the commission.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 14-27-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 14-27-6-25
Notice of pending action on proposed drafts
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Not:

(1) more than seven (7) days after the introduction of a proposed draft of an ordinance; and

(2) less than seven (7) days before the final passage of a proposed draft of an ordinance;

the board shall publish a notice that the proposed ordinance is pending final action by the board. The notice shall be published one (1) time in each of two (2) daily newspapers that have a general circulation in the district. Notice of an ordinance establishing a budget must be in accordance with the general law relating to budgets of cities.

(b) The board shall do the following:

(1) Include in the notice the following:

(A) Reference to the subject matter of the proposed ordinance.

(B) The time and place a hearing will be held on the proposed ordinance.

(C) A statement that the proposed draft of an ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the board.

(2) Not later than the date of notice of the introduction of a proposed ordinance, place five (5) copies of the proposed draft on file in the office of the board for public inspection.

(c) The board may include in one (1) notice a reference to the subject matter of each draft of an ordinance that is pending and for which notice has not already been given.

(d) An ordinance is not invalid because the reference to the subject matter of the draft of an ordinance was inadequate if the reference was sufficient to advise the public of the general subject matter of the proposed ordinance.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-11(b), (c), (d), (e).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 14-25-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-25-4-1
"Construction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "construction" means the process of building a building, highway, utility, or another structure. The term includes the following:

(1) The process of assembling materials.

(2) Disassembling and removing a structure.

(3) The preparation of the construction site.

(4) Related work.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-15-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-15-13-3
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual may not do the following:

(1) Operate a motorboat inboard or have the inboard engine of a motorboat run idle while an individual is holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder or any part of the exterior of the transom of a motorboat while the motorboat is underway at any speed.

(2) Operate a motorboat powered by an outboard motor or equipped with an outdrive unit while an individual is:

(A) holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder or any portion of the exterior of the transom of a motorboat while the motorboat is underway at any speed; or

(B) swimming, or floating on or in the wake directly behind a motorboat that is underway.

(3) Operate a motorboat with the number of individual riders on a towed device that exceeds the listed capacity on the towed device or the owner's manual.

As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-199 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-199
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 199. (a) "Permit", for purposes of IC 14-28-1-38, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-28-1-38(a).

(b) "Permit", for purposes of IC 14-34, means a permit issued under IC 14-34 to conduct a surface coal mining and reclamation operation.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-1-3(6).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.214-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 14-32-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-32-4-12
Successor to supervisor
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A supervisor holds office until the supervisor's successor has been elected or appointed and qualified.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 14-37-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 37 / Chapter 13 / Section 14-37-13-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-15-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.195-2014, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 14-28-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-28-3-9
Compensatory storage ratio
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "compensatory storage" includes artificial storage used to balance the loss of natural flood storage capacity as a result of placing fill material or other obstructions within a flood plain.

(b) The state or a unit of local government may not require a person who intends to fill land in a flood plain to provide compensatory storage at a ratio greater than three (3) (mitigated land) to one (1) (filled land).

As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 14-25-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-25-3-11
Statements of average daily use of ground water
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) All users of ground water in amounts exceeding one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day in an area designated by the department as a restricted use area shall file with the department a certified statement of the average daily amount of ground water used before the designation of the area as a restricted use area. The statement:

(1) shall be filed within ninety (90) days after the adoption of an order by the department designating the area as a restricted use area; and

(2) must be on a form furnished by the department upon request.

(b) Failure to file a certified statement as required by subsection (a) invalidates a user's prior claim to the withdrawal and use of ground water exceeding one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day without having secured a permit from the department under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 14-22-24-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 22 / Chapter 24 / Section 14-22-24-2
Issuance; fee; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department may issue a permit for a minimum fee of ten dollars ($10) to a person to conduct a field trial under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 for the protection of wild animals. The rules shall be incorporated in or attached to the permit when issued.

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

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-19(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 14-9-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-9-3-2
Deputy directors
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each bureau is headed by a deputy director. Each deputy director:

(1) must be professionally or technically qualified for the position; and

(2) shall be employed in accordance with IC 14-9-7.

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

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 14-39-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-39-1-15
No effect upon oil, gas, and coal
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, nothing in this chapter may be construed to apply to extractable mineral resources.

(b) The rights and requirements of this chapter:

(1) are subordinate to the rights pertaining to oil, gas, and coal reserves; and

(2) shall in no way adversely affect oil, gas, and coal reserves.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, nothing in this chapter may be construed to preclude the rights provided under IC 14-37-9.

As added by P.L.291-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 14-33-22-1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-33-22-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a district located in whole or in part in a county having a consolidated city.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 14-13-1-39 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 14-13-1-39
Applicability of IC 8-23-17
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. IC 8-23-17 applies to activities conducted under this chapter.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-12.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 14-30.5-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 30.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-30.5-2-0.5
Prohibition against creating watershed development commission if its boundary would overlap boundary of river basin commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) Notwithstanding subsection (b), this chapter does not authorize the creation of a watershed development commission if the area in which the watershed development commission could exercise the powers conferred by this article would include any part of the area in which a river basin commission established by IC 14-30-6-2 is authorized to exercise its powers.

(b) This section does not prohibit:

(1) the transformation of the Maumee River basin commission into a watershed development commission under IC 14-30-7-1;

(2) the transformation of the St. Joseph River basin commission into a watershed development commission under IC 14-30-7-2; or

(3) the transformation of the upper Wabash River basin commission into a watershed development commission under IC 14-30-7-3;

on the grounds that the watershed development commission resulting from the transformation would be authorized to exercise its powers in all or any part of the area in which the transformed river basin commission was authorized to exercise its powers before the transformation.

As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 14-8-2-34.1 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-8-2-34.1
"Carbon dioxide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.1. "Carbon dioxide", for purposes of IC 14-39, has the meaning set forth in IC 14-39-0.6-4.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 14-34-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 14-34-3-14
Coordination with other federal act requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The director shall, to avoid duplication, provide for the coordination of review and issuance of permits for surface coal mining and reclamation operations with applicable requirements of the following:

(1) The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

(2) The federal Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 through 666c).

(3) The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 through 711).

(4) The National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).

(5) The federal Bald Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668a).

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-3-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 14-32-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 14-32-2-13
Public hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The board may perform the acts and hold the public hearings that are necessary for the execution of the board's functions under this article.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.