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IN Code § 14-9-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-2. Members

Sec. 2. (a) The advisory council consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor.(b) Not more than four (4) members may be of the same political party.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.2; P.L.133-2012, SEC.168.
IN Code § 14-9-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-3. Terms of Members

Sec. 3. The term of a member of a council is three (3) years. The terms must be staggered so that the terms of not more than three (3) members may expire in a year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.169.
IN Code § 14-9-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-4. Filling of Vacancies

Sec. 4. A vacancy on a council caused by a reason other than an expired term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-5. Travel Expenses

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.
IN Code § 14-9-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-6. Meetings

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.
IN Code § 14-9-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-7. Chairpersons and Officers

Sec. 7. During the meeting held in January of each calendar year, the advisory council shall elect the following:(1) A chairperson and vice chairperson.(2) Any other officer needed to carry out the business of the advisory council.[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.5; P.L.133-2012, SEC.171.
IN Code § 14-9-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 6. Advisory Council|14-9-6-8. Action in Advisory Capacity

Sec. 8. (a) The advisory council shall act in an advisory capacity to the department and the commission with respect to the bureaus on matters pertaining to the following:(1) Policy.(2) Administration of all programs and facilities under the control and management of the bureau.(3) The programs conducted by the department in the areas served by the bureau.(b) The advisory council may not act in any capacity on specific license or permit applications.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.6.
IN Code § 14-9-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 7. Employees of Department|14-9-7-2. Personnel Procedures

Sec. 2. The department shall develop the necessary procedures to ensure that the required knowledge, ability, education, and experience qualifications are met by the employees of the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-12(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.37.
IN Code § 14-9-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 7. Employees of Department|14-9-7-3. Applicability of Ic 14-9-8 to Law Enforcement Division Employees

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, IC 14-9-8 applies to employees of the law enforcement division.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-12(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-2. "Division" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "division" refers to the law enforcement division.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-3. Organization of Division

Sec. 3. The law enforcement division shall be organized in conformity with rules adopted by the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-4. Purchases

Sec. 4. The department shall purchase all property, supplies, and equipment for the division.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-5. Compensation of Director and Conservation Officers

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.
IN Code § 14-9-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-6. Appointment of Director

Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the director of the division in accordance with a recommendation of the director. The division director:(1) is in charge of the division and has general supervision of the work of the division;(2) serves at the pleasure of the governor;(3) shall be selected on the basis of training and experience; and(4) must have had at least five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a law enforcement agency closely associated with conservation to equip the division director for the position.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-7. Duties of Director

Sec. 7. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, do the following:(1) Establish classification of ranks, grades, and positions in the division.(2) Designate the authority and responsibility of each rank.(3) For each rank, grade, and position, set standards of qualifications and fix the prerequisite of training, education, and experience.(b) The division director may, with the approval of the director, designate the rank, grade, and position to be held by each employee of the division. The division director may assign and reassign each employee of the division to serve at the stations and perform the duties that the division director designates.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-8. Appointment of Personnel

Sec. 8. The division director shall, with the approval of the director, appoint personnel to the ranks, grades, and positions within the division.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-4(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.40.
IN Code § 14-9-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-9. Political Activities Not to Be Required

Sec. 9. An officer appointee or a conservation officer of the division may not be ordered in any manner to do any of the following:(1) Engage in the activities or interest of any of the following:(A) A political party.(B) A candidate for public office.(C) A candidate for nomination to public office.(2) Participate in any manner in a political campaign for the nomination or election of candidates to public office.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-4(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-10. Worker's Compensation

Sec. 10. (a) Injury, death, or occupational disease of a conservation officer arising out of and during the course of the performance of the officer's duties as a conservation officer is compensable under IC 22-3.(b) For the purposes of this chapter and IC 22-3, all conservation officers are conclusively presumed to have accepted the compensation provisions of IC 22-3.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-11. Training and Examinations

Sec. 11. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, organize and conduct a training school for officer candidates and other employees of the division. A conservation officer may not be assigned to regular active duty until the officer has received training and successfully passed a course prescribed by the division director. The division director shall periodically prescribe and conduct supplemental training courses for all conservation officers of the division.(b) The division director shall devise and administer examinations designed to test applicants in the qualifications required for the rank, grade, or position. Only those applicants who best meet the prerequisites may be appointed.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(a), (b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-12. Probationary Employees

Sec. 12. All new conservation officers appointed to the division are probationary employees for one (1) year from the date of appointment.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-13. Ineligibility for Reappointment

Sec. 13. A person who:(1) is discharged from the division; or(2) withdraws before the completion of two (2) years of duty from date of appointment;is not eligible for reappointment.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-14. Discharge, Demotion, or Suspension

Sec. 14. (a) The division director may, with the approval of the director, discharge, demote, or temporarily suspend an employee of the division, for cause, after preferring charges in writing.(b) An employee who is discharged or demoted is entitled to a public hearing before the department if the employee demands a hearing within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the charges. The employee may be represented by counsel.(c) The findings of the department are final, except that the employee may appeal to the appropriate court.(d) A probationary employee may be discharged without charges being made and is not entitled to a hearing.(e) A conservation officer may not be discharged because of political affiliation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-15. Uniforms and Equipment

Sec. 15. (a) The department shall provide the conservation officers of the division the uniforms and equipment necessary to the performance of their duties. All uniforms and equipment remain the property of the state.(b) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, charge against an employee of the division the value of property lost or destroyed through carelessness or neglect of the employee. The value of the equipment shall be deducted from the pay of the employee.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-16. Powers and Duties of Conservation Officers

Sec. 16. (a) A conservation officer of the division:(1) has all necessary police powers to enforce the natural resources laws; and(2) may, without warrant, arrest a person for a violation of those laws when committed in the officer's presence.(b) A conservation officer shall do the following:(1) Detect and prevent violations of natural resources laws.(2) Enforce natural resources laws and rules.(3) Perform other related duties that are imposed upon conservation officers by law.(c) A conservation officer has the same power with respect to natural resources matters and the enforcement of the laws relating to natural resources laws as have law enforcement officers in their respective jurisdictions. A warrant of arrest or search warrant issued by proper authority may be executed by a conservation officer in any county.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-17. Police and Arrest Powers

Sec. 17. A conservation officer:(1) is a law enforcement officer under IC 9-13-2-92 and IC 35-31.5-2-185 and has the power to enforce Indiana laws and without warrant to arrest for the violation of any of those laws when committed in the officer's presence;(2) is a police officer under IC 9-13-2-127;(3) has the power of law enforcement officers to arrest under IC 35-33-1-1; and(4) has the power to enforce Indiana laws and may exercise all powers granted by law to state police officers, sheriffs, and members of police departments.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-9-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-18. Carrying Arms

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.
IN Code § 14-9-8-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-19. Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Director, Officer, or Employee

Sec. 19. A person who knowingly obstructs, hinders, or interferes with:(1) the director;(2) the division director;(3) a conservation officer; or(4) an employee or agent of the division of fish and wildlife;in lawful discharge of the individual's duty in the enforcement of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-20. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officers; Investigations

Sec. 20. The division shall do the following:(1) Cooperate with the law enforcement officers of the state in the detection of the violation of Indiana natural resources laws.(2) Conduct investigations as necessary to secure the evidence that may be essential to the conviction of alleged violators of Indiana natural resources laws.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-21. Conservation Officers Fish and Wildlife Fund

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund established by this section.(b) The conservation officers fish and wildlife fund is established. The department shall administer the fund. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for special law enforcement investigations of fish and wildlife violations. The expenditures authorized under this subsection include the purchase and repair of decoys (as defined in IC 14-22-40-2).(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the amount of money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year exceeds thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), the treasurer of state shall transfer the excess from the fund into the fish and wildlife fund.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-1996, SEC.6.
IN Code § 14-9-8-21.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-21.5. Conservation Officers Marine Enforcement Fund

Sec. 21.5. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the conservation officers marine enforcement fund established by this section.(b) The conservation officers marine enforcement fund is established. The department shall administer the fund. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for marine enforcement efforts associated with recreational boating on Indiana waters, including uses described in IC 14-9-9-5.(c) The fund consists of watercraft registration fees paid by boat owners and deposited under IC 9-18.1-14.5-6. Money deposited in the fund is annually appropriated and allotted to the department to carry out the purposes of this section. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, the department may transfer from the fund to the counties with special boat patrol needs fund (IC 14-9-9-5) an amount that does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of money deposited into the fund.As added by P.L.233-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.178-2019, SEC.64; P.L.164-2020, SEC.45.
IN Code § 14-9-8-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-22. Retirement of Conservation Officers

Sec. 22. Whenever a conservation officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the department shall, in recognition of the officer's service to the department, do the following:(1) Permit the officer to retain the standard hand service weapon the department issued to the officer.(2) Issue the officer a badge that indicates the officer is a retired conservation officer.(3) Issue the officer an identification card that contains the following information:(A) The name of the department.(B) The name of the officer.(C) The officer's rank in the department.(D) That the officer is retired.(E) That the officer is authorized to retain the service weapon issued to the officer by the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-12.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-23. "Turn in a Poacher" Program

Sec. 23. (a) The "turn in a poacher" program is established within the division for the purpose of encouraging citizen participation in deterring the unlawful taking or possession of game, fish, or nongame wildlife.(b) Under the program the department shall accomplish the purpose set out in subsection (a) by doing the following:(1) Providing a toll free telephone service.(2) Developing and conducting a publicity campaign for the program.(3) Conducting investigations initiated through citizen participation in the enforcement of game, fish, and nongame wildlife laws.(4) Approving and coordinating reward payments.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-13.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-24. Persons Authorized to Enforce Fish and Wildlife Laws

Sec. 24. The director may authorize a person who is not a conservation officer to enforce Indiana fish and wildlife laws as if the person were a conservation officer under the following conditions:(1) The person must be a full-time law enforcement officer in Indiana or a full-time conservation law enforcement officer from another state, the United States, or Canada.(2) The person's employer must agree, in writing, to continue the person's level of compensation, including all insurance, medical, retirement, and other benefits, and must agree that no additional compensation or benefits will be paid by the state.(3) The authorization may not be for longer than ninety (90) days, but the authorization may be renewed.(4) The authorization must relate to a specific problem or operation.(5) The authorization must be in writing.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-14(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-9-8-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 9. Department of Natural Resources|Chapter 8. Law Enforcement|14-9-8-25. Conservation Officers Authorized to Work With Law Enforcement Agencies

Sec. 25. The director may authorize a conservation officer to work temporarily with a law enforcement agency in Indiana, another state, or Canada under the following conditions:(1) The authorization may not be for longer than thirty (30) days, but the authorization may be renewed.(2) The authorization must relate to a specific problem or operation.(3) The authorization must be in writing.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-14(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.