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IN Code § 14-29-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-11. Officers

Sec. 11. (a) At the first meeting of a river commission, the river commission shall select the following:(1) A chairman from the membership.(2) Other officers that the river commission determines.(b) The officers serve for terms of one (1) year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-12. Bimonthly Meetings

Sec. 12. (a) Each river commission shall hold not less than six (6) regular, bimonthly meetings at a time and place fixed at the initial meeting.(b) A river commission may hold special meetings that the river commission considers necessary.(c) The chairman of a river commission may call special meetings.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-13. Employees

Sec. 13. Each river commission may:(1) appoint;(2) prescribe the duties of; and(3) fix the compensation of;the employees that are necessary for the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of the river commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-14. Powers of Commission

Sec. 14. Each river commission may do the following:(1) Adopt a seal.(2) Sue and be sued in the river commission's own name.(3) Establish bylaws and rules for the river commission's government.(4) Make and enter into all contracts or agreements.(5) Do all things necessary or incidental to the performance of the powers and duties of the river commission under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-2-27-12; 13-2-27-13; 13-2-27-14.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-15. Powers of Members or Employees

Sec. 15. A member or an employee of a river commission may do the following:(1) Conduct a hearing or an investigation.(2) Take evidence.(3) Report the evidence to the river commission for consideration and action.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-16. Memorandum of Understanding

Sec. 16. As soon as possible after the establishment of a river commission, the river commission and the department shall negotiate a memorandum of understanding for the management and preservation of the natural and scenic qualities of the river.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-16.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-17. Cooperation With Department

Sec. 17. Each river commission shall protect and enhance the natural and scenic qualities of the river in cooperation with the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-17.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-18. Permits Required

Sec. 18. A person may not substantially affect the natural or scenic qualities of a river that is the subject of a river commission unless the person has secured a permit to do so from the river commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-18.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-19. Issuance of Permits

Sec. 19. (a) After a hearing and subject to subsection (b), a river commission may issue a permit to a person to substantially affect the natural or scenic qualities of the river if the river commission finds the need of the person seeking the permit to be more compelling than the need of the people to have the natural and scenic qualities of the river preserved.(b) A permit may not be issued that substantially affects the natural or scenic qualities of a river in a manner visible from five (5) feet above the water surface of the river at normal water level between May 1 and October 15 of a year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-19.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-20. Appeals

Sec. 20. A person adversely affected by a decision of a river commission may appeal the decision, de novo, to the circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county in which the affected land is located.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-20.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-21. Structures Existing When Commission Established

Sec. 21. The lawful use of a structure existing at the time of the effective date of the establishment of a river commission:(1) may be continued even though the use does not conform to this chapter; and(2) may be extended throughout the structure if a structural alteration is not made, except those required by law.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-21.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-22. Permits Issued Before Commission Established

Sec. 22. This chapter does not require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use of a building for which a building permit was issued before the river commission was established if the following conditions are met:(1) Construction is begun not later than ninety (90) days of the date of the permit.(2) The building is completed according to the plans not later than two (2) years from the date the river commission was established.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-22.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-23. Property Rights Not Affected

Sec. 23. The establishment of a river commission does not affect the right of:(1) the owner of land to sell; or(2) the department to acquire;an easement or other property interest under IC 14-29-6-13.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-23.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-24. Eminent Domain

Sec. 24. The director may not use the power of eminent domain to acquire an easement under IC 14-29-6-13 on land subject to the authority of a river commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-24.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-7-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 7. River Commissions|14-29-7-25. Violations

Sec. 25. (a) If a river commission brings an action in the circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county in which the land is located, the court shall order a person who violates section 18 of this chapter to be:(1) enjoined from continuing the violation; and(2) required to do the following:(A) Remove a structure erected in violation of:(i) this chapter; or(ii) IC 13-2-27 (before its repeal).(B) Restore the natural and scenic qualities of the river altered by the person's activities.(C) Pay the costs of the action.(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), a person who violates section 18 of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of:(1) at least ten dollars ($10); and(2) not more than three hundred dollars ($300);for each day the violation continues.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-27-26.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 8. Recreational Streams|14-29-8-1. "Stream" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "stream" means a natural or an altered river, creek, slough, or artificial channel that has:(1) definable banks and a bed capable of conducting confined runoff;(2) visible evidence of the flow or occurrence of water; and(3) a watershed in excess of one (1) square mile.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 8. Recreational Streams|14-29-8-2. Use of Recreational Stream

Sec. 2. (a) A person may use a stream that is capable of use by a watercraft for boating, fishing, or other recreational purposes if the stream is designated as a recreational stream by rule adopted by the commission.(b) The right of a person to use a recreational stream is limited to the water within the stream and does not do any of the following:(1) Authorize the use of the bed or bank of the stream, except in an emergency.(2) Establish a right of access to the stream over private land.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 8. Recreational Streams|14-29-8-3. Designation as Recreational Stream; Hearing

Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the designation of streams or parts of streams as recreational streams.(b) Before a hearing on the designation of a stream as a recreational stream and in addition to the notification requirements under IC 4-22-2, the commission shall do the following:(1) Publish notice at least twenty-one (21) days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where a stream is located that the commission proposes to designate the stream as a recreational stream. The notice must state the time and place of the hearing.(2) Conduct a separate hearing in each county where a stream is proposed to be designated as a recreational stream.(c) If a stream:(1) is located wholly within one (1) county; and(2) is a regulated drain under IC 36-9-27;the county drainage board must concur in the designation before final adoption of the rule.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 8. Recreational Streams|14-29-8-4. Use Not Affecting Owner or Navigability

Sec. 4. The use of a stream designated under this chapter does not do any of the following:(1) Impose a duty upon the riparian landowner or tenant to provide for the safe use of the stream.(2) Affect ownership of the bed of the stream.(3) Affect a determination of the stream's navigability.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-29-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 29. Rivers, Streams, and Waterways|Chapter 8. Recreational Streams|14-29-8-5. Littering and Trespassing

Sec. 5. A person who:(1) throws, dumps, or leaves refuse in the water or on the banks of a stream designated under this chapter; or(2) crosses private land to gain access to a designated stream without the permission of the landowner or tenant of the land;commits a Class B misdemeanor.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-33-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 14-30-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-1. "Basin" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "basin" refers to the Maumee River basin.[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-2. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Maumee River basin commission established by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-3. "Maumee River Basin" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "Maumee River basin" means the area in Indiana drained by the Maumee River and the tributaries of the Maumee River.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-4. "Participating County" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "participating county" refers to a county that joins the commission under section 7 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-5. "Plan" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a plan described in section 14(1) of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-6. Separate Municipal Corporation

Sec. 6. The Maumee River basin commission is established as a separate municipal corporation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-7. Participating County; Designation

Sec. 7. The executive of a county that includes territory in the Maumee River basin may do the following:(1) Elect to participate in the commission by designating the county as a participating county.(2) Revoke the designation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-8. Voting Members

Sec. 8. The following shall serve as voting members of the commission:(1) Each member of the county executive for a participating county.(2) The executive director or, if a county does not have an executive director, the chairman of a soil and water conservation district that:(A) is subject to IC 14-32;(B) includes territory in a participating county; and(C) includes territory in the basin.(3) The county surveyor of each participating county.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.142-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-10. Member Designation and Revocation

Sec. 10. (a) A member of the commission may:(1) designate another individual to perform the duties of the member on the commission; and(2) revoke the designation.(b) A designation or a revocation of a designation under this section must be filed with the commission to be effective.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-11. Officers

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall annually elect from among the voting members the following officers:(1) A chairperson.(2) A vice chairperson.(3) A secretary.(4) A treasurer.(b) The officers elected under subsection (a) shall be elected and shall perform the duties specified in the commission's bylaws.(c) The commission may establish other offices and determine the means of filling the offices.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-12. Travel Expenses and Salary per Diem

Sec. 12. (a) Each member of the commission is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Money paid under this section may be paid only from the money available to the commission.(b) A county may pay members of the commission the salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for the performance of the member's duties on the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.142-1997, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-30-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-13. Powers of Commission

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may do the following:(1) Sue and be sued.(2) Manage the commission's internal affairs.(3) Employ staff.(4) Enter into contracts to implement a cooperative agreement described in section 14 of this chapter.(5) Exercise the powers of a political subdivision specified in a cooperative agreement described in section 14 of this chapter.(b) This section does not exempt the commission from any statute.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-12.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-14. Cooperative Agreement Between Political Subdivision and Other Legal Entity

Sec. 14. A political subdivision in a participating county may under IC 36-1-7 enter into a cooperative agreement with the commission and at least one (1) other legal entity to authorize the commission to:(1) develop a plan to control flooding in that part of the basin that is described in the cooperative agreement;(2) exercise any of the other powers of the political subdivision to regulate water courses in the basin; or(3) develop and promote good soil and water conservation practices and procedures.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-13.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-15. Flood Control

Sec. 15. In developing the plan, the commission shall determine the best method and manner of establishing flood control, giving consideration to the following:(1) The reservoir method.(2) The channel improvement method.(3) The levee method.(4) Flood plain regulation.(5) All nonstructural methods.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-14.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-16. Public Participation

Sec. 16. The commission shall give the public an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-17. State Approval

Sec. 17. Before the plan is implemented by a political subdivision, the plan must be approved by the state in accordance with IC 14-25 through IC 14-29.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-16.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-18. Appropriations to Carry Out Commission's Responsibilities Under Cooperative Agreement

Sec. 18. A political subdivision in a participating county may appropriate money to the commission to carry out any of the commission's responsibilities under a cooperative agreement described in section 14 of this chapter. Money appropriated to the commission that remains at the end of a year does not revert to the political subdivision appropriating the money.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-17.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-19. Annual Budget

Sec. 19. The commission shall prepare an annual budget for the commission's operation and other expenditures under IC 6-1.1-17.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-18.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.224-2007, SEC.104; P.L.146-2008, SEC.426; P.L.257-2019, SEC.85.
IN Code § 14-30-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-20. Rules

Sec. 20. The commission may adopt rules to do the following:(1) Require that increased water runoff resulting from new construction be impounded on the construction site.(2) Permit the waiver of requirements of onsite water impoundment on payment of a reasonable fee by the developer of the new construction.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-19.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-21. Advisory Committees

Sec. 21. The commission may appoint advisory committees consisting of individuals whose experience, training, or interest in the program enables the committees to assist the commission. A member of an advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for the member's services.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-20.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.