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IN Code § 14-25-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-6. Investigations

Sec. 6. Not later than five (5) days after receiving a written complaint from a lake owner that:(1) the level of a freshwater lake has been lowered:(A) significantly below the lake's normal level as legally established under IC 14-26-4 or under IC 13-2-13 (before its repeal); or(B) if the normal level has not been legally established under IC 14-26-4 or under IC 13-2-13 (before its repeal), significantly below the water line or shoreline as determined by existing water level records or by 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 and the nature of the soil; and(2) the lowering of the lake level is believed to be caused by at least one (1) active significant water withdrawal facility operated within one-half (1/2) mile of the freshwater lake;the director shall give notice to those persons responsible for the operation of the significant water withdrawal facility believed to have caused lowering of the lake level and cause an onsite investigation to be made.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-7. Freshwater Lake Emergency; Based on Investigation

Sec. 7. (a) If an onsite investigation under section 6 of this chapter discloses that:(1) the operation of at least one (1) significant water withdrawal facility has caused the freshwater lake to be lowered significantly below a level described in section 6(1) of this chapter; and(2) the lowering of the lake level is likely to result in significant environmental harm to the freshwater lake or to adjacent property;the director shall, by temporary order, declare a freshwater lake emergency.(b) A temporary order may:(1) restrict the quantity of water that is extracted by the causative significant water withdrawal facility; and(2) provide for the restoration of the normal water level of the freshwater lake;as needed to prevent significant environmental harm to the freshwater lake or adjacent property.(c) A restoration order under subsection (b)(2) may allow the significant water withdrawal facility to discharge water of an acceptable quality into the affected freshwater lake.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-8. Freshwater Lake Emergency; Effectiveness

Sec. 8. A temporary order under section 7 of this chapter is effective when a copy of the order is served under IC 4-21.5-3-1 upon a person that owns or operates the significant water withdrawal facility.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-9. Temporary Orders Upon Finding of Improper Management or Poor Maintenance

Sec. 9. If an onsite investigation under section 6 of this chapter discloses that the complaining lake owner has, through improper management or poor maintenance of the lake, caused or contributed to the lowering of the freshwater lake to a level significantly below a level described in section 6(1) of this chapter, the director may:(1) not issue a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter; or(2) issue a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter that requires the significant water withdrawal facility to restrict the facility's extraction of water or restore water only to the extent the director determines the lowering of the freshwater lake level is caused by the significant water withdrawal facility.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-12.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-10. Financial Responsibility Bonds; Filing

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility may obtain relief from a temporary order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal) by filing with the director a financial responsibility bond in an amount not:(1) less than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or(2) more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000);for each acre contained in the freshwater lake. The aggregate amount of financial responsibility bond that may be assessed on the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility may not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).(b) The director may not allow a significant water withdrawal facility to file a financial responsibility bond under subsection (a) if the department determines that a freshwater lake or an adjacent property contains an extraordinary or a unique natural resource that is likely to be irreparably damaged as a result of the lowering of the freshwater lake. The burden of proof to establish the presence of an extraordinary or a unique natural resource rests with the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-13(a), (b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-11. Financial Responsibility Bonds; Compensation, Forfeiture

Sec. 11. (a) After a bond is filed under section 10 of this chapter, the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility and a complaining lake owner may enter into a written agreement for compensation to the lake owner instead of bond forfeiture.(b) If:(1) the operator and lake owner have not entered into an agreement within three (3) years after a temporary order under section 7 of this chapter has been issued; and(2) the freshwater lake has not returned to normal;the director shall order the forfeit to the benefit of the lake owner of the part of the bond filed under section 10 of this chapter that is needed to provide compensation under section 10 of this chapter.(c) If a financial responsibility bond has been filed for the benefit of more than one (1) complaining lake owner, the amount of the bond forfeited under subsection (b) shall be distributed to the affected complaining lake owners on a pro rata basis.(d) Instead of forfeiting a bond under subsection (b), the operator of a significant water withdrawal facility may pay cash to a lake owner in the amount of the part of the bond forfeited under subsection (b).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-13(c), (d), (e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-12. Agreements to Compensate Owners for Diminution in Value

Sec. 12. A significant water withdrawal facility and a lake owner may enter into an agreement to compensate the lake owner for the diminution in value of the lake owner's property caused by significant lowering of the lake level. If a significant water withdrawal facility and a lake owner enter into an agreement under this section, the owner of the significant water withdrawal facility is not required to file a financial responsibility bond under section 10 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-14.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-13. Temporary Orders

Sec. 13. (a) A temporary order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal) must include a notice of hearing to be held under IC 4-21.5-4 as soon as practicable after the declaration of the freshwater lake emergency. Following the hearing, the director may continue, amend, or terminate the freshwater lake emergency order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal).(b) If a freshwater lake emergency order issued under section 7 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-10 (before its repeal) is terminated after a bond under section 10 of this chapter or under IC 13-2-2.6-13 (before its repeal) has been filed, the termination order must provide for the immediate release of the bond.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-14. Permanent Orders

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 IC 4-21.5-3-6.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-16.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 5. Emergency Regulation of Surface Water Rights|14-25-5-15. Violations

Sec. 15. (a) A person who violates an order concerning a freshwater lake emergency declared under section 7 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.(b) The commission may, without proof of irreparable injury, maintain an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2.6-17.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-25-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-1. Reduction of Flow From Wells

Sec. 1. The department may require the owner of a flowing water well to reduce the flow from the well as the department considers advisable to prevent the loss or waste of potable water that is not being put to a beneficial use.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-2. Permit to Inject Potable Water Into Underground Formation Containing Nonpotable Water

Sec. 2. Except as provided in sections 4 and 5 of this chapter, a permit must be obtained from the department to inject, pump, or otherwise introduce potable ground water into an underground formation that contains nonpotable water. An application for a permit must be made on forms prescribed by the department. The permit shall be issued:(1) upon receipt of the application, unless the department determines from the application that an investigation is necessary; and(2) free of charge.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-3. Denial of Permit

Sec. 3. The department may, after an investigation has been conducted and a hearing has been held, deny permission to an applicant to inject, pump, or otherwise introduce potable ground water into an underground formation that contains nonpotable water if:(1) the practice would:(A) constitute a waste of potable ground water; or(B) threaten to impair or exhaust the supply of the area; and(2) available nonpotable water could be used instead of potable water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-4. Injection of Potable Water From Prolific Aquifer

Sec. 4. A person may inject, pump, or otherwise introduce potable ground water into an underground formation that contains nonpotable water if:(1) the potable water is obtained from a prolific aquifer adjacent to a permanent flowing stream that is rapidly recharged; and(2) the operator:(A) notifies the department on a form prescribed by the department of the use of the prolific aquifer; and(B) includes on the form a fair approximation of the volume of potable water to be used.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-5. Water Flood Projects

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a person, firm, or corporation operating a water flood project using potable ground water on March 14, 1957, may do the following:(1) Continue the flood.(2) Use the additional potable water that is necessary.(b) If an emergency arises affecting the water supply for household or farm use, the department may, after notice and hearing, order the person, firm, or corporation to cease the use of the potable ground water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 6. Water Rights; Potable Water|14-25-6-6. Violations

Sec. 6. A person who violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter, including the violation of an order issued under section 1 of this chapter, commits a Class C infraction. Each day of violation constitutes a separate infraction.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-3-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.26.
IN Code § 14-25-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-1. "Aquifer" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "aquifer" means an underground geologic formation that:(1) is consolidated or unconsolidated; and(2) has the ability to receive, store, and transmit water in amounts sufficient for the satisfaction of any beneficial use.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-2. "Beneficial Use" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "beneficial use" means the use of water for any useful and productive purpose. The term includes the following uses:(1) Domestic.(2) Agricultural, including irrigation.(3) Industrial.(4) Commercial.(5) Power generation.(6) Energy conversion.(7) Public water supply.(8) Waste assimilation.(9) Navigation.(10) Fish and wildlife.(11) Recreational.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-3. "Ground Water" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "ground water" means all water occurring beneath the surface of the ground regardless of location and form.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-4. "Instream Use" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "instream use" means any use of water that uses surface water in place. The term includes the following uses:(1) Commercial and recreational navigation.(2) Hydroelectric power generation.(3) Waste assimilation.(4) Fish and wildlife habitat.(5) General recreation.(6) The maintenance of environmental and aesthetic values.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-5. "Person" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, a trustee or legal representative, the state, a political subdivision of the state, the United States of America, an agency of the state, a political subdivision of the state or of the United States of America, or a group of such persons acting in concert.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-6. "Reasonable Beneficial Use" Defined

Sec. 6. For purposes of this chapter, "reasonable beneficial use" means the use of water for a beneficial use in the quantity and manner that is:(1) necessary for economic and efficient utilization; and(2) both reasonable and consistent with the public interest.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-7. "Stream" Defined

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "stream" means a natural or an altered river, creek, slough, watercourse, or artificial channel that has:(1) definable banks and bed capable of conducting defined runoff;(2) visible evidence of the flow or occurrence of water; and(3) a watershed greater than one (1) square mile in area.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-8. "Water Resource" Defined

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "water resource" means all water:(1) on or beneath the surface of the ground; or(2) in the atmosphere.(b) The term includes the following:(1) Streams.(2) Impoundments.(3) Diffused surface water.(4) Water percolating, standing, or flowing beneath the surface of the ground.(5) All boundary and coastal water within the jurisdiction of the state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-9. "Withdrawal Use" Defined

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "withdrawal use" means any use of water that involves the physical removal of the water from a ground or surface source, including water from storage in an impoundment.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-25-7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-10. Administration of Chapter

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall administer this chapter.(b) The deputy director for water and resource regulation shall serve as technical secretary to the commission. The deputy director shall perform the duties that are required by this chapter or that the commission directs.(c) The advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1 shall serve in an advisory capacity to the commission with respect to the implementation of the commission's powers and duties, including the drafting of rules and development of inventories, assessments, and plans.(d) For the time that the advisory council is involved in the drafting of rules, the membership of the council shall be augmented as follows:(1) Two (2) members of the senate, not more than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years by the president pro tempore of the senate.(2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more than one (1) of whom may be of the same political party, shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years by the speaker of the house of representatives.These members are entitled to travel expenses and a per diem allowance as determined by the budget agency for members of boards and commissions generally.(e) The department shall provide professional, technical, and clerical personnel, equipment, supplies, and support services reasonably required to assist the commission in the exercise of the commission's powers and duties under this chapter. The department shall include money for this purpose in the regular operating budget requests of the department.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.9.
IN Code § 14-25-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-11. Duties of Commission

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.
IN Code § 14-25-7-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 25. Water Rights and Resources|Chapter 7. Water Resource Management|14-25-7-12. Powers of Commission

Sec. 12. The commission may do the following:(1) Collect and disseminate information relating to the water resource.(2) Consult with and advise all users of the water resource as to availability of the water resource and the most practical method of water withdrawal, development, conservation, and use.(3) Make the necessary investigations and inspections for proper administration of this chapter.(4) Enter at reasonable times with proper notice upon any property other than a dwelling place for the purpose of inspecting and investigating significant water withdrawal facilities or enforcing this chapter.(5) Establish, by rule, the criteria for the determination of minimum stream flows and minimum ground water levels.(6) When necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter, require the metering or other reasonable measurement of water withdrawals from significant water withdrawal facilities and the reporting of the metering or measurement to the commission.(7) Cooperate with other state and local agencies, other states and their state agencies, and agencies of the United States in water resource development, conservation, and use.(8) Accept and administer money from any source to aid in carrying out this chapter.(9) Exercise the additional authority necessary to carry out this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-6.1-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.