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IN Code § 14-27-7.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-10. Significant and Low Hazard Structures; Inspections; Reports; Fees

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall make an engineering inspection of:(1) a significant hazard structure at least one (1) time every three (3) years; and(2) a low hazard structure at least one (1) time every five (5) years;or at more frequent intervals if the exigencies of the case require.(b) The department shall place in the files of the department a report of each inspection conducted under subsection (a).(c) The department shall charge the following for engineering inspections:(1) For a significant hazard structure under subsection (a)(1), a minimum fee of two hundred dollars ($200).(2) For a low hazard structure under subsection (a)(2), a minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(d) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, the commission may set an engineering inspection fee above the minimum fee established under subsection (c).As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.73; P.L.195-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-11. Notice of Violation

Sec. 11. If the department finds that a structure is:(1) not sufficiently strong;(2) not maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair or operating condition;(3) not designed to remain safe during infrequent loading events; or(4) unsafe and dangerous to life and property;the department may issue a notice of violation under IC 14-25.5-2.As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.14.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-12. Emergency Measures to Protect Life and Property

Sec. 12. (a) If at any time the condition of a structure becomes so dangerous to the safety of life and property that, in the opinion of the department, there is not sufficient time for the issuance and enforcement of an order for the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal of the structure in the manner provided in this chapter, the department may immediately take the measures that are essential to provide emergency protection to life and property, including the lowering of the water level by releasing water or by a controlled breach of the structure.(b) The department may recover the cost of the emergency measures from the owner by appropriate legal action.As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-13. Violations

Sec. 13. An owner who knowingly fails to effect the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal within the time limit set forth in the notice of violation of the department under:(1) section 11 of this chapter; or(2) IC 13-2-20-4 (before its repeal);commits a Class B infraction. Every day of failure constitutes a separate infraction.As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.15.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-14. Right of Entry Upon Premises

Sec. 14. The department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of determining the department's jurisdiction and performing the engineering inspections provided in sections 9 and 10 of this chapter, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of a structure shall do the following:(1) Cooperate with the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees in the conduct of the inspections.(2) Facilitate access to the structure.(3) Furnish upon request the plans, specifications, operating and maintenance data, or other information that is pertinent to the structure.As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.74.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-15. Exemption of Department From Liability

Sec. 15. This chapter does not create a liability for damages against the department or the department's officers, agents, and employees caused by or arising out of any of the following:(1) The construction, maintenance, operation, or failure of a structure.(2) The issuance and enforcement of a notice of violation or a rule issued by the department to carry out the department's duties.As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.
IN Code § 14-27-7.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams|14-27-7.5-16. Request to Have Structure Declared High Hazard; Notice

Sec. 16. (a) A property owner, the owner's representative, or an individual who resides downstream from a structure:(1) over which the department does not have jurisdiction under this chapter; and(2) that the property owner, the owner's representative, or the individual believes would cause a loss of life or damage to the person's home, industrial or commercial building, public utility, major highway, or railroad if the structure fails;may request in writing that the department declare the structure a high hazard structure.(b) If the department receives a request under subsection (a), the department shall:(1) investigate the structure and the area downstream from the structure;(2) notify the owner of the structure that the structure is being investigated;(3) review written statements and technical documentation from any interested party; and(4) after considering the available information, determine whether or not the structure is a high hazard structure.(c) The department shall issue a written notice of the department's determination under subsection (b) to:(1) the individual who requested the determination; and(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request.(d) Either:(1) the individual who requested a determination; or(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request;may request an administrative review under IC 4-21.5-3-6 within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written determination.(e) If the department determines that a structure is a high hazard structure under subsection (b), the provisions of this chapter concerning high hazard structures apply to the structure.As added by P.L.71-2004, SEC.16.
IN Code § 14-27-7.7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam|14-27-7.7-1. Long Term Lease for Williams Dam

Sec. 1. The director may enter into a long term lease of the Williams Dam on the East Fork of the White River in Lawrence County.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-27-7.7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam|14-27-7.7-2. Lease Requirements

Sec. 2. A lease executed under this chapter must meet the following requirements:(1) It must be for the development of hydroelectric power at the Williams Dam Fishing Area.(2) It must enhance the recreation and fishing potential of the Williams Dam Fishing Area.(3) The initial term of the lease may not exceed forty (40) years.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-27-7.7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam|14-27-7.7-3. Lease Renewal

Sec. 3. A lease executed under this chapter may provide for renewal at the option of the director, with the approval of the governor.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-27-7.7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam|14-27-7.7-4. Lease Limitations and Restrictions

Sec. 4. A lease executed under this chapter may include any other limitations or restrictions determined necessary by the director.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-27-7.7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam|14-27-7.7-5. Disposition of Lease Revenues

Sec. 5. Revenue from a lease under this chapter shall be used solely for the division of fish and wildlife.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-27-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies if a public ditch or drain is established and constructed under the order of any of the following:(1) A circuit or superior court.(2) A county executive.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-2. "District" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "district" refers to a drainage maintenance and repair district.[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-3. "Ditch" or "Drain" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "ditch" or "drain" includes the following:(1) A main dredge ditch.(2) The lateral ditches:(A) tributary to a main ditch; and(B) constructed as one (1) system of drainage by the use of a dredge machine.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-4. Petition to Establish District; Filing

Sec. 4. (a) A petition requesting the establishment of a drainage maintenance and repair district under this chapter may not be filed after June 30, 2001.(b) Twenty percent (20%) of the owners of the real property assessed for a ditch or drain who:(1) would benefit by the construction of the ditch or drain; and(2) own not less than twenty percent (20%) of the land in acreage that is assessed for the ditch or drain;may file, in the office of the clerk of a circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county in which is located the greatest acreage of the land as last assessed with benefits for the construction or reconstruction of the ditch, a petition requesting the establishment of a drainage maintenance and repair district.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.276-2001, SEC.4.
IN Code § 14-27-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-5. Petition to Establish District; Contents

Sec. 5. A petition filed under section 4 of this chapter must do the following:(1) Describe all the land assessed with benefits for the construction or reconstruction of the ditch or drain.(2) State a general description of the ditch or drain that the district is proposed to keep in repair and to properly maintain.(3) State that the maintenance and repair of the ditch or drain is a work of necessity or public utility and can be best accomplished by the organization of the district.(4) Include other facts that are important.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-6. Petition to Establish District; Signature

Sec. 6. If the proposed district includes a city, town, or part of a city or town, the legislative body of the city or town may, after determining whether the city or town and the owners of land located in the city or town that would be included in the proposed district would benefit by the district, sign the petition. If a petition is signed by the legislative body, the petition shall be treated as if the petition were signed by all owners of land located in the city or town in the proposed district.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-7. Petition to Establish District; Hearing

Sec. 7. (a) Upon the filing of a petition described in section 4 of this chapter, the clerk of the court shall do the following:(1) Fix by endorsement upon the petition a day in the next term of the court, not less than twenty (20) days later than the date of the filing of the petition, for the hearing.(2) Give notice of the filing and hearing at least ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing as follows:(A) By summons, which shall be served by United States mail, return receipt requested.(B) For owners of land in the city or town, by reading to the legislative body of the city or town or a majority of the members.(C) By posting notice in five (5) of the most public places within the proposed district.(D) By posting one (1) notice at the door of the courthouse in the county in which the petition is filed.(E) For nonresidents of Indiana, by publication one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.(b) When notified under subsection (a), the legislative body shall make every reasonable effort to see that landowners in the city or town included in the proposed district are informed of the proposed district.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-3(a), (b), (c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-8. Petition to Establish District; Notice of Hearing to Resident Landowners

Sec. 8. Notice given under section 7 of this chapter must state the following:(1) The date of the filing.(2) The time and place of the hearing.(3) The fact that the petition requests the establishment of a district.(4) The name and a general description of the dredge ditch or drain for which it is proposed to establish the district.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-3(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-9. Petition to Establish District; Notice of Hearing to Nonresident Landowners

Sec. 9. (a) If a landowner in the proposed district is not a resident of one (1) of the counties in which the proposed district will lie, the petitioners shall file in the clerk's office with the petition an affidavit that does the following:(1) Gives the name of every nonresident landowner.(2) States the landowner's post office address if known.(3) If the landowner's post office address is not known, states that diligent inquiry has been made to ascertain the address but has not been able to do so.(b) The clerk shall mail a copy of the notice to every nonresident landowner whose post office address is stated in the affidavit not later than the day on which publication of the notice is made.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-3(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-10. Petition to Establish District; Court Proceedings

Sec. 10. (a) Upon the hearing of a petition filed under section 4 of this chapter, an owner of real property within the proposed district may appear and contest the necessity for or utility of the establishment of the district.(b) The court shall determine the following:(1) Whether the petition is signed by twenty percent (20%) of the landowners in the proposed district.(2) Whether the landowners represent at least twenty percent (20%) of the land in acreage included in the proposed district.(c) If the court after hearing the evidence finds that a petition has not been signed as required by this chapter, the court shall dismiss the petition at the cost of the petitioners.(d) If the court finds that:(1) a petition has been signed by twenty percent (20%) of the owners of land within the proposed district; and(2) the signers own at least twenty percent (20%) of the land in acreage;the finding shall be entered of record and is conclusive upon all landowners owning land within the district who have been notified as required by this chapter.(e) If it further appears to the court that:(1) the establishment of the proposed district is necessary; or(2) the district will be useful and a public utility;the court shall adjudge the district established unless a remonstrance objecting to the establishment has been filed with the clerk of the court.(f) A remonstrance filed under subsection (e) must contain the names of the following:(1) Owners of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the acreage described within the proposed district.(2) Owners of land abutting on at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the length of the ditch.(g) The court shall give the district a distinguishing name.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-4(a), (b), (c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-11. Drainage Commissioners; Appointment; Qualifications

Sec. 11. (a) The board of commissioners of the county shall appoint three (3) drainage commissioners to do the following:(1) Take charge of the maintenance and repair of the dredge ditch or drain within the district.(2) Perform other duties assigned to the drainage commissioners under this chapter.(b) A drainage commissioner must have the following qualifications:(1) Own land in the district.(2) Reside in the district.(3) Be an individual of intelligence and good judgment.(c) If the district is composed of land from more than one (1) county, the board of commissioners of each county may participate in the appointment of the drainage commissioners.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-4(c) part, (e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-12. Drainage Commissioners; Terms

Sec. 12. (a) The initial drainage commissioners serve for terms designated by the board of commissioners of the county as follows:(1) One (1) drainage commissioner for one (1) year.(2) One (1) drainage commissioner for two (2) years.(3) One (1) drainage commissioner for three (3) years.(b) Upon the expiration of the initial terms, the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint successors for terms of three (3) years.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-13. Drainage Commissioners; Oath

Sec. 13. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, the drainage commissioners shall take and subscribe an oath to do the following:(1) Faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of office without favor or partiality.(2) Give a true account of their work to the board of county commissioners whenever required to do so by law.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-14. Drainage Commissioners; Chairman; Secretary

Sec. 14. The drainage commissioners:(1) shall elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners chairman; and(2) may elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners secretary.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-15. Drainage Commissioners; Quorum

Sec. 15. A majority of the drainage commissioners constitutes a quorum. A quorum is sufficient in any matter within their duties as drainage commissioners.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-16. Drainage Commissioners; Filling of Vacancies; Removal

Sec. 16. (a) Upon the death or removal from the county of a drainage commissioner, the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint a successor.(b) A drainage commissioner is subject to removal for cause upon written charges filed against the drainage commissioner in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.71.
IN Code § 14-27-8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-17. Drainage Commissioners; per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 17. (a) A drainage commissioner serves without salary, but is entitled to be paid from the drainage maintenance fund twenty-five dollars ($25) per day, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) annually, for every day the drainage commissioner is actively and necessarily employed in the following:(1) Going over the district for the purpose of inspecting the land and ditch and drains in the district.(2) Preparing the statement of the annual assessment contemplated.(b) A drainage commissioner is also entitled to be paid for traveling expense while engaged in the performance of duties under this chapter an amount for mileage equal to that amount per mile paid to state officers and employees.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-18. Maintenance of Ditches and Drains; Labor and Materials

Sec. 18. (a) The drainage commissioners:(1) shall at all times keep and maintain the dredge ditch and drain in proper condition; and(2) may, subject to subsection (b), hire all labor, purchase all material, and do all acts that are necessary and incident to maintaining the ditch and drain.(b) An obligation may not be made until the assessments are levied.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.