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IN Code § 14-15-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 7. Powers and Duties of Department|14-15-7-1. Duties of Department

Sec. 1. The department shall do the following:(1) Prescribe the form of accident reports, permits, and certificates required by this article and the form of applications for permits and certificates.(2) Carry on a campaign of education with respect to safety in the operation of watercraft and in the use and enjoyment of public waters and with respect to Indiana laws relating to public waters.(3) Carry out and enforce this article and in connection with these duties provide and maintain conservation officers and patrol boats upon public waters.(4) Locate, establish, and place, and authorize the location, establishment, and placing by others on behalf of the department, buoys, beacons, lights, markers, stakes, flags, and other aids to the safe operation of watercraft upon public waters. Each safety device must be approved by the United States Coast Guard and recommended by the United States Coast Guard as a uniform waterway marking system.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-55(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 7. Powers and Duties of Department|14-15-7-2. Reciprocal Agreements With Foreign Nations or States

Sec. 2. The department may enter into reciprocal agreements with foreign nations and other states in areas concerning the operation and inspection of boats carrying passengers for hire from foreign nations and other states that operate in Indiana water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-55(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 7. Powers and Duties of Department|14-15-7-3. Adoption of Rules; Violations

Sec. 3. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article concerning the following:(1) Applications for and the issuance of permits and certificates required by this article.(2) The conduct of watercraft races.(3) Standards of safety for boats used to carry passengers for hire, the determination of the maximum weight that may safely be carried on boats, and the inspection of boats.(4) The safe operation of watercraft upon public water where unusual conditions or hazards exist, such as any of the following:(A) An obstruction in or along public water.(B) Watercraft traffic congestion.(C) A beach, boat launch, marina, dam, spillway, or other recreational facility on or adjacent to public water.(5) The placement, location, and maintenance of the following structures upon public water:(A) Buoys.(B) Markers.(C) Flags.(D) Devices that are used for the purposes of swimming or extending the use of water skis, water sleds, or aquaplanes.(6) The establishment of zones where the use of watercraft may be limited or prohibited for the following purposes:(A) Fish, wildlife, or botanical resource management.(B) The protection of users.(7) The regulation of watercraft engaged in group or organized activities or tournaments.(b) In a rule adopted under subsection (a)(4) or (a)(6), the department may establish a zone where:(1) the operation of all or some types of watercraft is prohibited;(2) particular activities are restricted or prohibited; or(3) a limitation is placed on the speed at which a watercraft may be operated.(c) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-56.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.38-2000, SEC.4; P.L.111-2016, SEC.12.
IN Code § 14-15-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 7. Powers and Duties of Department|14-15-7-4. Hearings on Rules

Sec. 4. In adopting rules under IC 4-22-2, a required hearing with respect to a rule adopted under section 3(a)(4) or 3(a)(5) of this chapter shall be held in the affected locality. A notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the hearing is to be held.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-57.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 7. Powers and Duties of Department|14-15-7-5. Rules Regarding Waters Under Concurrent Jurisdiction

Sec. 5. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that vary from equipment and operational standards specified in this article with respect to water over which Indiana has concurrent jurisdiction with the United States or another state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-1. "Diver" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "diver" means an individual who is:(1) wholly or partially submerged in any water of Indiana; and(2) equipped with:(A) a face mask and snorkel; or(B) an underwater breathing apparatus.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-2. "Divers Down Flag" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "divers down flag" means a flag that:(1) is at least twelve (12) inches wide by twelve (12) inches high;(2) is square or rectangular, approximately four (4) units high by five (5) units long; and(3) has a white diagonal stripe on a red background that begins at the top staff side of the flag and extends diagonally to the opposite lower corner.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-3. "Underwater Breathing Apparatus" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "underwater breathing apparatus" means an apparatus, whether:(1) self contained; or(2) connected to a distant source of air or other gas;that enables an individual wholly or partially submerged in water to obtain or reuse air or any other gas for breathing without returning to the surface of the water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-4. Display of Divers Down Flag

Sec. 4. (a) A diver shall prominently display a divers down flag in the area in which the diving occurs, except when diving in an area customarily used for swimming only.(b) The divers down flag:(1) must be free flying; and(2) shall be lowered when all divers are aboard or ashore.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-5. Operation of Watercraft Within 150 Feet of Divers Down Flag; Objects in Water Within 100 Feet of Divers Down Flag; Supporting Watercraft

Sec. 5. (a) A person may not operate a watercraft within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a divers down flag unless the watercraft is directly involved in supporting the diver who is displaying the flag.(b) A person may not put an object in the water within one hundred (100) feet of a divers down flag unless the object is used in supporting a diver who is displaying the flag.(c) A watercraft that is involved in supporting the diver who is displaying the divers down flag shall remain within one hundred (100) feet of the flag.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-6. Diving Within 150 Feet of Anchored Watercraft

Sec. 6. A diver may not dive or display a divers down flag within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an anchored watercraft unless the watercraft is directly involved in supporting the diver.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-7. Surfacing Within 100 Feet of Divers Down Flag

Sec. 7. (a) Except during an emergency, a diver shall surface within one hundred (100) feet of the divers down flag displayed for the diver.(b) If:(1) a diver surfaces at a distance greater than one hundred (100) feet from the divers down flag displayed for the diver; and(2) the diver is injured by a watercraft while surfacing;the operator of the watercraft is not liable for the injury to the diver unless the operator was negligent in the operation of the watercraft.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 9. Divers|14-15-9-8. Violations

Sec. 8. A person who violates section 4, 5, 6, or 7(a) of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-7-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.10.
IN Code § 14-15-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 10. Enforcement|14-15-10-1. Enforcement Powers of Law Enforcement Officers

Sec. 1. Indiana law enforcement officers shall enforce the following:(1) This article.(2) Rules adopted by the department under this article.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-60(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 10. Enforcement|14-15-10-2. Enforcement Powers of Attorney General and Prosecuting Attorneys

Sec. 2. The attorney general and prosecuting attorneys have concurrent power to approve, file, and prosecute an affidavit charging a violation of the following:(1) This article.(2) The rules adopted under this article.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-60(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 10. Enforcement|14-15-10-3. Juveniles Tried as Adults

Sec. 3. A person at least sixteen (16) years of age and less than eighteen (18) years of age who violates this article may be prosecuted and tried in a court having jurisdiction over adults who violate this article.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-63.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-1. "Bureau"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles established by IC 9-14-7-1.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.638.
IN Code § 14-15-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-2. "Department"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of natural resources created by IC 14-9-1-1.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-3. "Driver's License"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "driver's license" means:(1) an Indiana driver's license; or(2) a license to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of a jurisdiction other than Indiana.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-4. "Indiana Driver's License"

     Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2022.Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Indiana driver's license" means:(1) an operator's license;(2) a chauffeur's license; or(3) a public passenger chauffeur's license;that is issued to an individual by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-24.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.401.
IN Code § 14-15-11-4-b (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-4-b. "Indiana Driver's License"

     Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2022.Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Indiana driver's license" means:(1) a driver's license issued under IC 9-24-3;(2) a chauffeur's license (before the expiration of IC 9-24-4 on July 1, 2024); or(3) a public passenger chauffeur's license (before the expiration of IC 9-24-5 on July 1, 2022);that is issued to an individual by the bureau of motor vehicles under IC 9-24.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.401; P.L.111-2021, SEC.92.
IN Code § 14-15-11-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-5. "Individual"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "individual" means an individual human being.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-6. "Motorboat"

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "motorboat" means a watercraft that is:(1) equipped with an internal combustion, a steam, or an electrical motor or engine that is inboard or outboard; or(2) propelled by any mechanical means.(b) The term includes a personal watercraft.(c) The term includes a sailboat that is equipped with a motor or an engine described in subsection (a)(1) when in operation, whether or not the sails are hoisted.(d) The term does not include a boat that is propelled by only one (1) motor or engine if the motor or engine is rated at not more than ten (10) horsepower.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-7. "Personal Watercraft"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "personal watercraft" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202.5.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-8. "Public Waters"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "public waters" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-226.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-9. Motorboat Operating Authority

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an individual may not operate a motorboat on public waters unless the individual holds a valid driver's license.(b) An individual who is at least fifteen (15) years of age and who does not hold a valid driver's license may operate a motorboat on public waters if the individual:(1) has been issued an identification card by the bureau under IC 9-24-16 or a photo exempt identification card under IC 9-24-16.5; and(2) has successfully completed a boating education course approved by the department for the purposes of this chapter.(c) An individual who:(1) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and(2) does not hold:(A) a valid driver's license; or(B) a driver's license that is suspended or revoked;may operate a motorboat on public waters if the individual is issued an identification card by the bureau under IC 9-24-16 before January 1, 1996.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.197-2015, SEC.15.
IN Code § 14-15-11-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-10. Knowing or Intentional Violations

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, an individual who knowingly or intentionally operates a motorboat on public waters in violation of section 9 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.(b) In a proceeding to enforce this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant held a valid driver's license or identification card.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-11. Operation of Motorboat While License Is Suspended or Revoked

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who operates a motorboat upon public waters while the person's Indiana driver's license is suspended or revoked commits a Class A infraction. However, if:(1) a person knowingly or intentionally violates this subsection; and(2) less than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date a judgment was entered against the person for a prior unrelated violation of this subsection, IC 9-1-4-52 (repealed July 1, 1991), IC 9-24-18-5 (repealed July 1, 2000), or IC 9-24-19 and the date the violation described in subdivision (1) was committed;the person commits a Class A misdemeanor.(b) If:(1) a person operates a motorboat upon public waters while the person's Indiana driver's license is suspended or revoked; and(2) the person's suspension or revocation was a result of the person's conviction of an offense (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-215);the person commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, notwithstanding IC 35-50-3-2, a person who violates this subsection shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of not less than sixty (60) days and not more than one (1) year. Notwithstanding IC 35-50-3-1, the court may not suspend any part of the sentence except that part of the sentence exceeding sixty (60) days.(c) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a conviction under this section, the court may recommend that the person's privileges to operate a motorboat upon public waters be suspended for a fixed period of not more than two (2) years.(d) The bureau, upon receiving a record of conviction of a person on a charge of operating a motorboat while the person's driver's license was suspended, shall extend the period of suspension in accordance with the recommendation of the court that entered the conviction.(e) In a prosecution under this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant held a valid Indiana driver's license.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.8; P.L.114-2012, SEC.36; P.L.217-2014, SEC.181.
IN Code § 14-15-11-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-12. Unlawful Authorization to Operate Motorboat

Sec. 12. (a) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motorboat that is:(1) owned by the person; or(2) under the person's control;to be driven by a person whose operation of the motorboat violates this chapter.(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-13. Rules

Sec. 13. (a) The bureau of motor vehicles and the natural resources commission established by IC 14-10-1-1 shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.(b) The bureau of motor vehicles shall adopt rules concerning the following matters:(1) The suspension of a motorboat operator's license under section 14 of this chapter.(2) The assessment of points under section 17 of this chapter against a person who commits a misdemeanor by operating a motorboat.(c) The natural resources commission shall adopt rules concerning the following matters:(1) The duties of the department under this chapter.(2) The information that a boating education course must offer in order to be approved by the department for purposes of this chapter.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-15-11-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-14. Suspension or Revocation of Driver's License by Court; Notification to Bureau

Sec. 14. (a) A court may suspend or revoke the driver's license of a person upon the conviction of the person of a crime based on a violation of IC 14-15-3, IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal), IC 35-46-9, or IC 14-15-12.(b) In suspending or revoking a driver's license under this section, the court shall notify the bureau of the driver's license suspension or revocation, and the bureau shall follow the procedure set forth in IC 9-30-4.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.40-2012, SEC.15; P.L.217-2014, SEC.182.
IN Code § 14-15-11-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation|Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators|14-15-11-15. Suspension or Revocation of Driver's License on Recommendation of Court

Sec. 15. (a) A court in which an individual is convicted of a crime based on a violation of IC 14-15-3, IC 35-46-9, IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal), or IC 14-15-12 relating to the operation of a motorboat shall forward a certified abstract of the record of the conviction to the bureau.(b) If, in the opinion of the court, an individual referred to in subsection (a) should be deprived of the privilege of operating a vehicle or motorboat, the court shall recommend the suspension of the Indiana driver's license issued to the individual for a fixed period. The period of the suspension shall be established by the court but may not exceed one (1) year.(c) Upon receiving the recommendation of the court under subsection (b), the bureau shall suspend the individual's license for the period recommended by the court.(d) A certified abstract forwarded to the bureau under subsection (a):(1) must be in the form prescribed by the bureau; and(2) shall be accepted by an administrative agency or a court as prima facie evidence of the conviction and all other action stated in the abstract.As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.40-2012, SEC.16.