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IN Code § 14-32-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-3. Bids, Proposals, or Quotations Submitted by a Trust

Sec. 3. If:(1) a district disposes of real property or awards a contract for the procurement of property by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations; and(2) a bid, proposal, or quotation is submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a));the bid, proposal, or quotation submitted by the trust must identify each beneficiary of the trust and each settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.29.
IN Code § 14-32-5-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-3.5. Certificate of Organization; Rebuttable Presumption of Establishment of District

Sec. 3.5. (a) In an action or proceeding that:(1) relates to; or(2) involves the validity or enforcement of;a contract, proceeding, or action of a district, proof of the issuance of a certificate of organization to the district by the secretary of state creates a rebuttable presumption of the establishment of the district under this article or IC 13-3-1 (before its repeal).(b) A copy of a certificate of organization that was issued to a district and certified by the secretary of state is:(1) admissible in evidence in an action or proceeding referred to in subsection (a); and(2) proof of the filing and contents of the certificate.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-32-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-4. "Landfill"; Inspection

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.(3) The director of the division of soil conservation established within the Indiana state department of agriculture by IC 15-11-4-1.[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.
IN Code § 14-32-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-5. Prohibited Actions

Sec. 5. A district may not do any of the following:(1) Exercise the right of eminent domain.(2) Incur indebtedness beyond available money.(3) Issue bonds.(4) Take contributions by exactions or persuasions. However, the district may accept voluntary contributions from any source if the following conditions are met:(A) The donations are offered for the sole and exclusive purpose of promoting soil and water conservation within the district.(B) The district satisfactorily guarantees to the donors the faithful use of the donations for that purpose.(5) Engage in:(A) the marketing of farm products; or(B) the buying and selling of farm supplies;other than those products or supplies used or needed directly or indirectly in soil and water conservation work.(6) Engage in agricultural research or agricultural extension teaching except in cooperation with Purdue University.(7) Levy taxes.(8) Make or levy benefit assessments or any other kind of assessments.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.32.
IN Code § 14-32-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-6. Cooperation Among Districts

Sec. 6. Districts organized under this article or IC 13-3-1 (before its repeal) may cooperate with each other in carrying on the work of the districts. However, this section does not permit the transfer of authority or powers from one (1) district to another.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.33.
IN Code § 14-32-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-7. State Agencies and Governmental Subdivisions Cooperating With Districts

Sec. 7. (a) An:(1) agency of the state; or(2) county or other governmental subdivision of the state;that has jurisdiction over or is charged with the administration of publicly owned land lying within the boundaries of a district shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the district to effect programs and operations undertaken by the district under this article.(b) The district shall be given free access to enter and perform work upon the publicly owned land referred to in subsection (a).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.34.
IN Code § 14-32-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts|14-32-5-8. Appropriations

Sec. 8. The fiscal body of each county that contains a district in whole or in part may appropriate money for the use of the district serving the county from which the appropriation is to be made.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-1. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts

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.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-2. Petition to Change Boundaries; Conditions

Sec. 2. In the case of a petition filed under section 1(a)(1) of this chapter to change the boundaries of a district, the following conditions apply:(1) The territory proposed for inclusion in the reconfigured district may consist of two (2) or more separate tracts, and the tracts need not be contiguous.(2) The petition must include a generally accurate description of the territory proposed for inclusion in the reconfigured district, but the territory need not be defined by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-3. Petition to Change Boundaries; Requirements of Territory Proposed for Inclusion

Sec. 3. (a) If:(1) a petition is filed under section 1(a)(1) of this chapter to change the boundaries of a district; and(2) the territory proposed for inclusion in the reconfigured district includes all or part of the territory of one (1) or more existing districts;the petition must meet the requirement set forth in subsection (b), subsection (c), or subsection (d).(b) If the territory proposed for inclusion includes only a portion of the existing district, a petition described in subsection (a) must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the territory, except as provided in subsection (d).(c) If the territory proposed for inclusion includes all or part of two (2) or more existing districts, the petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the part of each existing district that is proposed for inclusion, except as provided in subsection (d).(d) If there are fewer than fifty (50) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located in:(1) a territory referred to in subsection (b); or(2) a part of a district referred to in subsection (c);the petition must be signed by a majority of the land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the territory or part of a district.(e) The signature requirements of this section are in addition to the signature requirement imposed by section 1(b) of this chapter.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-4. Petition to Change Boundaries; Joint Resolution of Districts Required

Sec. 4. (a) If:(1) a petition is filed under section 1(a)(1) of this chapter to change the boundaries of a district; and(2) the territory proposed for inclusion in the reconfigured district includes all or part of the territory of one (1) or more other existing districts;the petition must be accompanied by a copy of a joint resolution described in subsection (b).(b) The resolution required by this section must be adopted by the supervisors and certified by the secretary of:(1) the district into which the territory proposed for inclusion would be incorporated; and(2) each district whose territory would be incorporated into the district referred to in subdivision (1).(c) The resolution required by this section must set forth:(1) the amount of the assets and obligations that would be transferred to the district referred to in subsection (b)(1) by each district referred to in subsection (b)(2) as part of the incorporation of territory; and(2) the amount of the assets and obligations of the district referred to in subsection (b)(1) that would be retained by the district after the incorporation of territory.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-5. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Invalidity

Sec. 5. If a petition filed under section 1 of this chapter does not meet the requirements set forth in sections 1 through 4 of this chapter, the board shall:(1) declare the petition invalid;(2) in writing, inform the person who filed the petition that the petition is invalid, specifying the reason or reasons for the invalidity of the petition; and(3) return the petition to the person who filed it for the incorporation of corrections to remedy the invalidity.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-6. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Hearing

Sec. 6. (a) If a petition filed under section 1 of this chapter meets the requirements set forth in sections 1 through 4 of this chapter, the board shall do the following:(1) Not more than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition, give due notice that a hearing will be held concerning the petition.(2) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of the notice and the holding of the hearing.(3) Conduct the hearing.(b) The hearing held on the petition shall be open to the public. The following may testify at the hearing:(1) A land occupier whose tract of land is located within the district or territory referred to in the petition.(2) An individual of voting age who resides within the district or territory referred to in the petition.(c) Testimony may be presented at the hearing concerning:(1) the desirability and necessity, in the interest of the public welfare, of granting the petition;(2) the validity of:(A) the petition; and(B) proceedings conducted on the petition under this chapter; and(3) all questions relevant to the petition.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-7. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Considerations

Sec. 7. (a) When considering a petition to change the boundaries of a district, the board shall consider and give due weight to the following:(1) The information presented at the hearing held under section 6 of this chapter.(2) The attitudes toward the change in district boundaries expressed by land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the territory proposed for inclusion within the district.(3) The desirability and necessity of including the territory within the district, including the benefits that the land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the territory may receive from the inclusion.(4) The relation of the territory to:(A) watersheds;(B) agricultural regions; and(C) other districts.(5) The physical, geographical, and economic factors that are relevant, having regard to the legislative determination set forth in IC 14-32-1.(b) When considering a petition to dissolve a district, the board shall consider and give due weight to the following:(1) The information presented at the hearing held under section 6 of this chapter.(2) The attitudes toward dissolution of the district expressed by land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the district.(3) The approximate wealth and income of the residents of the district.(4) The probable expense of carrying on soil and water resource protection activities within the district.(5) Other economic and social factors that are relevant, having regard to the legislative determination set forth in IC 14-32-1.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-8. Denial of Petition

Sec. 8. Not more than sixty (60) days after a public hearing on a petition is held under section 6 of this chapter, the board shall determine whether the petition should be denied.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-9. Denial of Petition; Record of Determination; Notice

Sec. 9. If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7 of this chapter, the board determines that a petition should be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:(1) Record the determination.(2) Deny the petition.(3) Notify a representative of the petitioners in writing that the petition is denied.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-10. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Procedures if Not Denied

Sec. 10. (a) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(a) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to change the boundaries of a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:(1) Record the determination.(2) Define, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, the territory to be included in the proposed reconfigured district.(3) In consultation with the petitioners, establish a name for the proposed reconfigured district.(4) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.(5) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.(6) Supervise the conduct of the election.(7) Publish the results of the election.(8) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.(b) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(b) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to dissolve a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:(1) Record the determination.(2) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.(3) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.(4) Supervise the conduct of the election.(5) Publish the results of the election.(6) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-11. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Contents of Ballots

Sec. 11. (a) The ballot provided for an election on whether to change the boundaries of a district must contain the following:(1) A definition, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, of the territory within the proposed reconfigured district.(2) Two (2) propositions, one (1) of which reads "For creation of the (insert name) soil and water conservation district comprising the territory defined here" and the other of which reads "Against creation of the (insert name) soil and water conservation district comprising the territory defined here".(3) A square in front of each proposition.(4) Instruction to insert an X mark in the square before only one (1) of the propositions to indicate that the voter favors or opposes the inclusion of the described territory within the district.(b) The ballot provided for an election on whether to dissolve a district must contain the following:(1) Two (2) propositions, one (1) of which reads "For terminating the existence of the (insert name) soil and water conservation district" and the other of which reads "Against terminating the existence of the (insert name) soil and water conservation district".(2) A square in front of each proposition.(3) Instruction to insert an X mark in the square before only one (1) of the propositions to indicate that the voter favors or opposes the dissolution of the district.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-12. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Voting

Sec. 12. (a) All land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within:(1) the boundaries of the district as they would be changed to encompass the territory proposed for inclusion; or(2) the district proposed for dissolution;are eligible to vote in the election on the local public question held under section 10(a) or 10(b) of this chapter.(b) A voting place used in the election must be arranged so that the voter can mark a ballot without disclosing to any person how the ballot was marked.(c) An informality in the conduct of the election on the local public question or in a matter relating to the election does not invalidate the election or the result of the election if:(1) due notice of the election was given substantially as required by section 10 of this chapter and IC 14-8-2-80; and(2) the election was conducted fairly.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-13. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Simple Majority Required to Deny

Sec. 13. If at least a simple majority of the votes cast on the local public question are against the request set forth in the petition, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:(1) Certify the results of the election in the records of the board.(2) Declare the request set forth in the petition denied.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-14. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Simple Majority Required to Implement Request

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.