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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-21. Review Board; Chairman

Sec. 21. The director is chairman of the review board. The review board may select other officers that the review board determines.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-12(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-22. Review Board; Duties

Sec. 22. (a) The review board shall carry out the duties:
(1) required by this chapter; and
(2) as required under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. and the regulations relating to 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.
(b) The review board shall also advise the division and the department as requested by the director.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-12(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-23. Review Board; per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 23. (a) Each member of the review board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day that the member is engaged in the official business of the committee. The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the review board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-12(h), (i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-24. Applicability of Statutes Regarding Disturbance of Grounds

Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, "agricultural purpose" includes farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, ornamental horticulture, olericulture, pomiculture, animal husbandry, and poultry husbandry.
(b) Sections 25, 26, 28, and 29 of this chapter do not apply to the following:
(1) Surface coal mining regulated under IC 14-34.
(2) Cemeteries and human remains subject to IC 23-14.
(3) Disturbing the earth for an agricultural purpose.
(4) Collecting any object other than human remains that is visible in whole or in part on the surface of the ground, regardless of the time the object was made or shaped.
(5) Qualified professional archeologists, as determined by the department, who conduct phase 1a archeological surveys according to guidelines adopted by the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-3.4-1 part; 14-3-3.4-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-25. Rules Concerning Standards for Plans; Action on Submitted Plans

Sec. 25. (a) The commission shall adopt rules establishing standards for plans.
(b) With respect to archeological plans, the rules must impose a standard of conduct that does the following:
(1) Promotes the scientific investigation and conservation of past cultures.
(2) Considers the interests and expertise of amateur archeologists and professional archeologists.
(c) With respect to development plans, the rules must impose a standard of conduct that preserves and protects both of the following:
(1) The rights and interests of landowners.
(2) The sensitivity of human beings for treating human remains with respect and dignity, as determined by the commission.
(d) Subject to subsection (e), plans required under this chapter must be submitted to the department for approval according to rules adopted by the commission.
(e) Proposed plans submitted to the department must be:
(1) approved;
(2) denied; or
(3) held because of the need for additional information;
by the department not more than sixty (60) days after the date of submission. If the department does not take any action on the plan within the time required by this subsection, the plan is considered to be approved, unless approval is prohibited under a state or federal law. If the department requests additional information under subdivision (3), the department shall approve or deny the resubmitted plan not more than thirty (30) days after the resubmitted plan is received.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.46-2000, SEC.9; P.L.26-2008, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-25.5. Notice of Discovered Burial Ground; Recommendations

Sec. 25.5. (a) If a Native American Indian burial ground is discovered, the department shall immediately provide notice to the Native American Indian affairs commission established by IC 4-23-32.
(b) If Native American Indian human remains are removed from a burial ground, the department shall provide the following to the Native American Indian affairs commission:
(1) Any written findings or reports that result from the analysis and study of the human remains.
(2) Written notice to the Native American Indian affairs commission that the analysis and study of the human remains are complete.
(c) After receiving written notice under subsection (b)(2), the Native American Indian affairs commission shall make recommendations to the department regarding the final disposition of the Native American Indian human remains.
As added by P.L.283-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.173.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-26. Disturbing Ground to Discover Artifacts, Burial Objects, or Human Remains; Penalty

Sec. 26. (a) A person who disturbs the ground for the purpose of discovering, uncovering, or moving artifacts, burial objects, or human remains must do so in accordance with a plan approved by the department under section 25 of this chapter or under IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal).
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits the following:
(1) A Class A misdemeanor, if the violation does not involve disturbing human remains.
(2) A Level 6 felony, if the violation involves disturbing human remains.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.7; P.L.158-2013, SEC.200.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-27. Duties When Buried Human Remains or Burial Grounds Are Disturbed; Penalty

Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human remains or burial grounds shall do the following:
(1) Notify the department within two (2) business days of the time of the disturbance.
(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place according to rules adopted by the commission or a court order and permit issued by the Indiana department of health under IC 23-14-57.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.4; P.L.14-2000, SEC.38; P.L.26-2008, SEC.9; P.L.56-2023, SEC.132.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-28. Penalty for Disturbing Human Remains or Grave Markers

Sec. 28. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally disturbs human remains or grave markers while moving, uncovering, or removing artifacts or burial objects either:
(1) without a plan approved by the department under:
(A) section 25 of this chapter; or
(B) IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal); or
(2) in violation of such a plan;
commits a Level 6 felony.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-17.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.10; P.L.158-2013, SEC.202.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-29. Duty Upon Discovering Artifacts or Burial Objects; Penalty

Sec. 29. (a) A person who discovers, uncovers, or moves an artifact or burial object while disturbing the ground for a purpose other than the discovery, uncovering, or moving of artifacts or burial objects shall do the following:
(1) Immediately cease disturbing the ground and the area within one hundred (100) feet of the artifact or burial object.
(2) Notify the department within two (2) business days after the time of the disturbance.
(b) After notification under subsection (a), the department may do any of the following:
(1) Authorize the person to continue the ground disturbing activity, with or without conditions.
(2) Require that continued ground disturbance activity be conducted only in accordance with an approved plan. However, this subdivision does not apply after ten (10) business days from the date that the department receives notice.
(c) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a Class A infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.26-2008, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-30. Amateur Groups Encouraged to Establish Codes of Ethics

Sec. 30. The department shall actively encourage all groups of amateur archeologists to establish and maintain a code of ethics as a minimum guide for the conduct of searches for evidence from the life and culture of past ages.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-19.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-31. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 31. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
(b) When adopting rules under this chapter the commission shall consider the following:
(1) The rights and interests of landowners.
(2) The sensitivity of human beings for treating human remains with respect and dignity.
(3) The value of history and archeology as a guide to human activity.
(4) The importance of amateur archeologists in making historical, cultural, and archeological discoveries.
(5) Applicable laws, standards, and guidelines for the conduct of archeology and codes of ethics for participation in archeology.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-20.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-32. Confidential Archeological Site Information

Sec. 32. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the division may keep reports and information concerning the location of historic and archeological sites confidential if the director of the division determines that disclosure would likely:
(1) risk harm to the historic or archeological site;
(2) cause a significant invasion of privacy; or
(3) impede the use of a traditional religious site by practitioners.
(b) The division may not disclose to the public reports and information required to be confidential under federal law.
(c) If the director of the division determines that reports and information should be confidential under subsection (a), the director of the department, in consultation with the director of the division, shall determine who may have access to the confidential reports and information.
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-33. Persons Authorized to Accompany Conservation Officers to Determine Violations

Sec. 33. An employee of the division or a person authorized by the department may accompany a conservation officer on public or private property to determine if there is a violation of this article.
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-34. Homeowner Assistance Program; Archeology Preservation Trust Fund

Sec. 34. (a) The division may conduct a program to assist private homeowners who have accidentally discovered an artifact, a burial object, or human remains and who need assistance to comply with an approved plan to excavate or secure the site from further disturbance. The division may conduct the program alone or by entering into an agreement with any entity that the division selects.
(b) In conducting a program under subsection (a), the division may receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the director of the division considers appropriate. The director shall use a gift or grant received under this subsection:
(1) to carry out subsection (a); and
(2) according to the terms and obligations of the gift or grant.
(c) The auditor of state shall establish the archeology preservation trust fund to hold money received under subsection (b).
(d) The director of the division shall administer the archeology preservation trust fund. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the trust fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the archeology preservation trust fund that is not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds may be invested. The treasurer of state shall deposit in the fund the interest that accrues from the investment of the fund.
(f) Money in the archeology preservation trust fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. There is annually appropriated to the division the money in the archeology preservation trust fund for the division's use in carrying out the purposes of this section.
(g) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to govern the administration of this section.
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-35. Restitution Orders

Sec. 35. (a) In addition to:
(1) a:
(A) sentence imposed under this chapter for a felony or misdemeanor; or
(B) judgment imposed under this chapter for an infraction; and
(2) an order for restitution to a victim;
a court may order an individual to make restitution to the archeology preservation trust fund established under section 34 of this chapter for the division's costs incurred because of the offense committed by the individual.
(b) In ordering restitution under this section, the court shall consider the following:
(1) The schedule of costs submitted to the court by the division.
(2) The cost to the property owner to restore or repair the damaged area of an archeological site or burial ground and place the property in the property's original condition as nearly as practicable.
(3) The amount of restitution that the individual is or will be able to pay.
(c) The court shall immediately forward to the division a copy of an order for restitution made under this section.
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 1. Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology › 14-21-1-36. Possession of Looted Property; Penalty

Sec. 36. A person who knowingly or intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of an artifact, a burial object, or human remains obtained in violation of this chapter commits possession of looted property, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the fair market cost of carrying out a scientific archeological investigation of the area that was damaged to obtain the artifact, burial object, or human remains is at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
As added by P.L.26-2008, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.203.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation › 14-21-2-1. Chapter Exemptions

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A cemetery owner (as defined in IC 23-14-33-8) in the course of performing a legitimate function under IC 23-14 in relation to the owner's cemetery (as defined in IC 23-14-33-7).
(2) The owner of a grave memorial who, for the purpose of replacing a grave memorial with a different grave memorial, transfers ownership of the grave memorial to a cemetery, cemetery owner, or grave memorial provider.
As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation › 14-21-2-2. "Grave Memorial" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grave memorial" refers to a gravestone, monument, grave marker, or any other type of similar item.
As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation › 14-21-2-3. Filing Required Following Lawful Removal of Grave Memorial

Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must file the following with the county recorder of the county where the grave memorial was located before its removal:
(1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave memorial including:
(A) names;
(B) dates;
(C) references to other individuals; and
(D) mementos.
(2) A photograph of the grave memorial.
(3) A written description and photograph of the location of the site from which the grave memorial was removed.
(b) A county recorder may collect a filing fee under IC 36-2-7-10 for filings under this section.
(c) A county recorder is:
(1) not required to obtain special recording equipment for the purpose of recording the information listed in subsection (a); and
(2) required to record only the information listed in subsection (a) that the recorder's current recording equipment can accommodate.
(d) The state board of accounts shall prescribe a form for recording the information listed in subsection (a). The form shall be available to the public at each local health department office.
As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation › 14-21-2-4. Purchase or Sale of Items Removed From Cemetery Prohibited

Sec. 4. A person may not buy or sell any of the following that have been removed from a cemetery:
(1) Grave memorial.
(2) Grave artifact.
(3) Grave ornamentation.
(4) Cemetery enclosure.
(5) Other commemorative item.
As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation › 14-21-2-5. Violations

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly violates section 3 or 4 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 3. Recording Interests in Property Containing a Burial Ground or Cemetery › 14-21-3-1. Recording Requirements

Sec. 1. (a) Before a person may record any interest in property on which a burial ground or cemetery is known to be located, the owner of the property must record the deed to the property in the recorder's office of the county where the property is located. The bottom portion of the deed must state in capital letters in bold type that the deed pertains to property on which a burial ground or cemetery is known to be located.
(b) The county auditor shall send a copy of the deed to:
(1) the department; and
(2) the local cemetery board, or if no local cemetery board exists, to the county commissioners;
not later than thirty (30) days after the deed is recorded under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 3. Recording Interests in Property Containing a Burial Ground or Cemetery › 14-21-3-2. Effect on Other Recording Requirements

Sec. 2. The recording that this chapter requires is in addition to any recording that may be required by IC 23-14-34-1.
As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 3. Recording Interests in Property Containing a Burial Ground or Cemetery › 14-21-3-3. Violations

Sec. 3. A person who violates section 1 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 3. Recording Interests in Property Containing a Burial Ground or Cemetery › 14-21-3-4. Confidentiality of Information

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize violation of the confidentiality of information requirements of 16 U.S.C. 470(w) and 16 U.S.C. 470(h)(h).
As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 3. Recording Interests in Property Containing a Burial Ground or Cemetery › 14-21-3-5. Exceptions

Sec. 5. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a)).
(2) A corporation organized under IC 8-1-13.
(3) A municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h)).
(4) Property that has been subject to bonding or other financial assurances released by the appropriate governmental agency after compliance with applicable state laws.
As added by P.L.46-2000, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 5. Access to Cemetery Land › 14-21-5-2. "Invitee"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "invitee" means an individual who has been given permission by a landowner to visit a cemetery located on the landowner's property.
As added by P.L.68-2012, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 5. Access to Cemetery Land › 14-21-5-3. Access to Cemetery Land

Sec. 3. The owner of land that is classified under IC 6-1.1-6.8 as cemetery land must allow family members of persons buried in the cemetery at least three (3) days each year during which the family members may gain access to and visit the cemetery. The date or dates on which family members will visit the cemetery must be agreed upon between the landowner and the family members.
As added by P.L.68-2012, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 21. Historic Preservation and Archeology › Chapter 5. Access to Cemetery Land › 14-21-5-4. Immunity for Injuries to Family Members and Invitees Granted Access to Cemetery Land

Sec. 4. The following apply when a landowner grants access to a cemetery that is classified under IC 6-1.1-6.8:
(1) Except for an injury that is a direct result of a landowner's gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, the landowner is immune from civil liability for any injury occurring to the health, life, or property of an invitee or a family member during the time the invitee or family member is present on the landowner's property.
(2) Except for an injury that is a direct result of a guide's gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, a person guiding an invitee or a family member to the cemetery is immune from civil liability for any injury occurring to the health, life, or property of the invitee or family member during the time the guide and the invitee or family member are present on the landowner's property.
As added by P.L.68-2012, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 14-22-1-1. Wild Animals Property of the People; Department to Protect and Manage Wild Animals

Sec. 1. (a) All wild animals, except those that are:
(1) legally owned under a license or permit as required by this article; or
(2) otherwise excepted in this article;
are the property of the people of Indiana.
(b) The department shall provide for the protection and proper management of all legally or publicly owned wild animals in Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.89-2016, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 14-22-1-1.7. Application of Article; Captive Bred Bovidae

Sec. 1.7. This article does not apply to legally owned captive bred members of the bovidae family described in IC 15-17-14.7-3.
As added by P.L.89-2016, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 14-22-1-2. Applicability of Article

Sec. 2. The regulatory provisions of this article do not apply to:
(1) agents or employees of the department; or
(2) police officers of the United States or Indiana;
while in performance of official duty.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-1. "Public or Private Property" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "public or private property" does not include barns, dwellings, or other buildings.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-2(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-2. Administration of Article

Sec. 2. The division of fish and wildlife shall administer this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-1-4 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-3. Duties of Director

Sec. 3. The director shall do the following:
(1) Provide for the protection, reproduction, care, management, survival, and regulation of wild animal populations regardless of whether the wild animals are present on public or private property in Indiana.
(2) Organize and pursue a program of research and management of wild animals that will serve the best interests of the resources and the people of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-2-1-2 part; 14-2-3-2(1).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-4. Licenses and Permits; Fees

Sec. 4. (a) The director shall write and issue licenses and permits required by this article.
(b) Subject to section 10 of this chapter, the director may charge a fee for a license or permit issued under subsection (a).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-2(2).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-5. Entry Onto Property

Sec. 5. The director or the director's representative may, while in the performance of official duties, enter into or upon private or public property for the following purposes:
(1) Managing and protecting a wild animal found upon or within the property.
(2) Killing or removing a wild animal that is considered a nuisance or detrimental to overall populations.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-2(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-6. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 6. (a) The director shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:
(1) Establish, open, close, lengthen, suspend, or shorten seasons.
(2) Establish bag, sex, and size limits.
(3) Establish limitations on the numbers of hunters and fishermen.
(4) Establish the methods, means, and time of:
(A) taking, chasing, transporting, and selling; or
(B) attempting to take, transport, or sell;
wild animals or exotic mammals, with or without dogs, in Indiana or in a designated part of Indiana.
(5) Establish other necessary rules to do the following:
(A) Administer this chapter.
(B) Properly manage wild animals or exotic mammals in a designated water or land area of Indiana.
(6) Set aside and designate land or water or parts of the land or water owned, controlled, or under contract or acquired by the state for conservation purposes as a public hunting and fishing ground under the restrictions, conditions, and limitations that are determined to be appropriate.
(b) Rules:
(1) may be adopted only after thorough investigation; and
(2) must be based upon data relative to the following:
(A) The welfare of the wild animal.
(B) The relationship of the wild animal to other animals.
(C) The welfare of the people.
(c) Whenever the director determines that it is necessary to adopt rules, the director shall comply with the following:
(1) Rules must clearly describe and set forth any applicable changes.
(2) The director shall make or cause to be made a periodic review of the rules.
(3) A copy of each rule, as long as the rule remains in force and effect, shall be included and printed in each official compilation of the Indiana fish and wildlife law.
(d) The director may modify or suspend a rule for a time not to exceed one (1) year under IC 4-22-2-37.1.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-7. Revenue Raising Projects

Sec. 7. (a) The division may, with the approval of the director, engage in revenue raising projects, including the following:
(1) The sale of items made by employees of the department, purchased for resale, or taken on consignment for sale.
(2) The sale of the right or authority to market items, devices, or artwork owned or controlled by the department.
(3) The solicitation of gifts.
(4) The sale of nonmonetary gifts.
(b) All money raised under this section shall be deposited in the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-8. Deer Hunting; Permitted Firearms; Required Report

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016.
(b) A hunter may use a rifle to hunt deer on privately owned land subject to the following:
(1) The use of a rifle is permitted during hunting seasons established by the department.
(2) The rifle must be chambered for a cartridge that fires a bullet that is two hundred forty-three thousandths (.243) of an inch in diameter or larger.
(3) The rifle must fire a cartridge that has a minimum case length of one and sixteen-hundredths (1.16) inches, but is no longer than three (3) inches.
(4) A hunter may not possess more than ten (10) cartridges for the rifle while hunting deer under this section.
(5) The rifle must meet any other requirements established by the department.
(c) The use of a full metal jacketed bullet to hunt deer is unlawful.
(d) The department shall report on the impact of the use of rifles to hunt deer under this section to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly before February 15, 2020.
(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to authorize the use of rifles on public property.
As added by P.L.110-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.7; P.L.39-2018, SEC.6; P.L.164-2020, SEC.53.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-9. Deer Hunting; Use of Handgun

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016.
(b) Notwithstanding any rule prescribing the minimum length of a handgun cartridge case, a hunter may use a handgun that fires a commercially available bullet of ten (10) millimeters in diameter to hunt deer.
(c) The use of a handgun described in subsection (b) to hunt deer is subject to the rules:
(1) requiring that the handgun conform to the requirements of IC 35-47-1-6;
(2) prescribing the minimum barrel length of the handgun; and
(3) prohibiting the use of full metal jacketed bullets.
(d) The director shall amend any rule necessary to comply with this section.
As added by P.L.110-2016, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 2. Division of Fish and Wildlife › 14-22-2-10. Authority to Adjust License and Permit Fees

Sec. 10. (a) Notwithstanding any law in this article, the commission may adjust a license and permit fee, including an application fee, in an amount that is above the minimum fee established under the following:
(1) Section 4 of this chapter (Licenses and permits written by the director).
(2) IC 14-22-9-10 (Aquatic vegetation control).
(3) IC 14-22-13-1 (Commercial fishing).
(4) IC 14-22-13-2 (Commercial fishing on the Ohio River).
(5) IC 14-22-13-2.5 (Roe harvester or dealer).
(6) IC 14-22-15-2 (Fishing guide).
(7) IC 14-22-15.5-3 (Hunting guide).
(8) IC 14-22-16-1 (Bait dealer).
(9) IC 14-22-19-2 (Fur buyer).
(10) IC 14-22-20-1 (Game breeder).
(11) IC 14-22-21-2 (Taxidermist).
(12) IC 14-22-22-2 (Scientific purposes).
(13) IC 14-22-23-3 (Falconry).
(14) IC 14-22-24-2 (Field trials).
(15) IC 14-22-25-3 (Fish and wild animal importation).
(16) IC 14-22-26-4 (Wild animal possession).
(17) IC 14-22-27-2 (Fish stocking).
(18) IC 14-22-31-2 (Private shooting preserve).
(b) Before adopting fees under this section, the commission shall consider the amount that is reasonably necessary to generate revenue sufficient to offset the costs incurred in carrying out the department's responsibilities and operating any related programs.
(c) A fee that is submitted with an application for a license or permit listed under subsection (a) is not refundable.
As added by P.L.195-2017, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.154-2019, SEC.2; P.L.141-2022, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3. Fish and Wildlife Fund › 14-22-3-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the fish and wildlife fund established by this chapter.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3. Fish and Wildlife Fund › 14-22-3-2. Establishment of Fund

Sec. 2. The fish and wildlife fund is established.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3. Fish and Wildlife Fund › 14-22-3-3. Assets of Fund

Sec. 3. The fund consists of the following:
(1) The money collected by each court that collects money due the department for violation of Indiana fish and wildlife law.
(2) Other money appropriated to or set apart for the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(a) part, (b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3. Fish and Wildlife Fund › 14-22-3-4. Remittance and Transfer of Money; Records

Sec. 4. (a) A court that collects money under section 3(1) of this chapter shall promptly remit the money to the department.
(b) The department shall, on the first day of each month, pay to the auditor of state all money received by the department under this section during the preceding month.
(c) The auditor of state shall keep a record of the money received and shall transfer the money to the treasurer of state.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(a) part, (b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3. Fish and Wildlife Fund › 14-22-3-5. Purposes of Fund

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Protecting and propagating game, fish, and birds in Indiana.
(2) Paying the operational expenses of the following:
(A) The fish and wildlife division.
(B) The law enforcement division.
(3) Maintaining the automated point of sale licensing system implemented under IC 14-22-12-7.5. However, the amount that may be used under this subdivision during a fiscal year may not exceed the amount transferred on July 1 of that fiscal year under IC 14-22-4-6.
(b) Money in the fund that is attributable to money deposited under IC 33-37-7-9 shall be used to administer the following:
(1) The turn in a poacher program established under IC 14-9-8-23.
(2) The reward system established under the program.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.57; P.L.98-2004, SEC.95.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3.5. Lake and River Enhancement Fund › 14-22-3.5-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The lake and river enhancement fund is established and allocated for the following purposes:
(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used to pay costs incurred by the department in implementing the lake and river enhancement projects.
(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used by the department to pay for lake or river (as defined in IC 14-32-7-12) projects, including, but not limited to, projects to:
(A) remove sediment;
(B) control exotic or invasive plants or animals; or
(C) remove logjams or obstructions.
For purposes of this subdivision, the fund may not be used for projects relating to a ditch or manmade channel.
As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3.5. Lake and River Enhancement Fund › 14-22-3.5-4. Contents of Fund

Sec. 4. The fund consists of the revenue from watercraft registration fees paid by boat owners and deposited under IC 9-18.1-14.5-6.
As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 3.5. Lake and River Enhancement Fund › 14-22-3.5-6. Augmentation and Supplementation of Funds

Sec. 6. With the approval of the governor and the budget agency, the money in the fund allocated under section 1(1) of this chapter may be used to augment and supplement the funds appropriated for the implementation of lake and river enhancement projects.
As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund established by this chapter.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-2. Establishment of Fund

Sec. 2. The lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund is established.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-3. Administration of Fund

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-4. Gifts

Sec. 4. The department may accept gifts to enrich the fund. The proceeds of the gifts shall be deposited in the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-5. Investments

Sec. 5. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund in the same manner as the money in the state general fund. The treasurer of state shall deposit the proceeds from the investment earnings in the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-6. Purpose of Fund

Sec. 6. (a) On July 1 of each year:
(1) all of the accumulated earnings in the fund; plus
(2) two and one-half percent (2 1/2%) of the money in the fund, less the accumulated earnings;
shall be transferred to the fish and wildlife fund to maintain the automated point of sale licensing system implemented under IC 14-22-12-7.5. Any unused part of the transfer under this subsection may be used for the other purposes specified in IC 14-22-3-5(a).
(b) The director:
(1) with the approval of the commission;
(2) with the approval of the budget agency; and
(3) after review by the budget committee;
may use money in the fund to acquire real property that will be used and managed for hunting and fishing. The money used under this subsection to acquire real property may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of the real property.
(c) The money in the fund may be used only for the purposes authorized in this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.58; P.L.132-2006, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 4. Lifetime Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping License Trust Fund › 14-22-4-7. Reversion of Money Not Provided For

Sec. 7. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 5. Deer Research and Management Fund › 14-22-5-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the deer research and management fund established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 5. Deer Research and Management Fund › 14-22-5-2. Establishment of Fund

Sec. 2. The deer research and management fund is established.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 5. Deer Research and Management Fund › 14-22-5-3. Administration of Fund

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 5. Deer Research and Management Fund › 14-22-5-4. Purpose of Fund

Sec. 4. The money in the fund shall be used for deer research and management.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 5. Deer Research and Management Fund › 14-22-5-5. Reversion of Money

Sec. 5. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. If the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-19-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 6. Regulation of Birds and Mammals › 14-22-6-1. Taking of Wild Animals Governed by Laws and Rules

Sec. 1. A person may not take, chase, or possess a wild animal, except as provided by:
(1) a statute; or
(2) a rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-8(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 6. Regulation of Birds and Mammals › 14-22-6-2. Migratory Birds; Taking Governed by Article

Sec. 2. A person may not:
(1) take, possess, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or offer to purchase;
(2) ship, transport, or carry; or
(3) deliver or receive for shipment, transportation, or carriage in any manner outside Indiana;
a migratory bird designated in this article or a part, nest, or egg of a migratory bird, except as otherwise permitted by this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-1(1).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 6. Regulation of Birds and Mammals › 14-22-6-3. Migratory Birds; Permit or License Requirement

Sec. 3. A person may not take or possess for any purpose, during the closed season, a migratory bird or the nest, eggs, or increase of a migratory bird without having a permit or license issued by the director under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4-1(2).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.69-2009, SEC.7.