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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 12. Regulation of Personal Watercraft › 14-15-12-10. Reasonable and Prudent Operation

Sec. 10. (a) A personal watercraft operated on public waters must at all times be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner.
(b) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.
(c) A person shall not do any of the following while operating a personal watercraft on public waters:
(1) Weave through congested watercraft traffic in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.
(2) Follow a watercraft that is towing an individual on:
(A) water skis;
(B) a surf board; or
(C) another water sport device;
in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.
(3) Jump the wake of another watercraft in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.
(4) Cut between a boat and the individual or individuals being towed by the boat.
(5) Cross paths with another watercraft when visibility around the other watercraft is so obstructed as to endanger human life, human physical safety, or property.
(6) Steer a personal watercraft toward an object or individual in the water and turn sharply at close range in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property.
As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 12. Regulation of Personal Watercraft › 14-15-12-11. Unlawful Authorization to Operate Watercraft

Sec. 11. A person who:
(1) owns a personal watercraft; or
(2) has charge over or control of a personal watercraft;
shall not authorize or knowingly permit the personal watercraft to be operated in violation of this chapter.
As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 12. Regulation of Personal Watercraft › 14-15-12-12. Nonapplicability

Sec. 12. Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this chapter do not apply to:
(1) a performer engaged in a professional exhibition; or
(2) a person participating in a regatta, a race, a marine parade, a tournament, or an exhibit;
that is held in compliance with rules adopted by the natural resources commission.
As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 12. Regulation of Personal Watercraft › 14-15-12-13. Violations

Sec. 13. (a) A person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates section 10 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person who violates section 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 13. Motorboat Watersports › 14-15-13-2. Additional Requirements and Prohibitions

Sec. 2. The requirements and prohibitions set forth in this chapter are in addition to the requirements and prohibitions set forth in IC 14-15-2, IC 14-15-3, IC 14-15-4, 14-15-8 (before its repeal), IC 35-46-9, and IC 14-15-12.
As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.40-2012, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 13. Motorboat Watersports › 14-15-13-3. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 3. An individual may not do the following:
(1) Operate a motorboat inboard or have the inboard engine of a motorboat run idle while an individual is holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder or any part of the exterior of the transom of a motorboat while the motorboat is underway at any speed.
(2) Operate a motorboat powered by an outboard motor or equipped with an outdrive unit while an individual is:
(A) holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder or any portion of the exterior of the transom of a motorboat while the motorboat is underway at any speed; or
(B) swimming, or floating on or in the wake directly behind a motorboat that is underway.
(3) Operate a motorboat with the number of individual riders on a towed device that exceeds the listed capacity on the towed device or the owner's manual.
As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.52.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation › Chapter 13. Motorboat Watersports › 14-15-13-4. Violations

Sec. 4. An individual who violates section 3 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-1. Legislative Intent

Sec. 1. It is the general intent and purpose of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to promote:
(1) safety for persons and property;
(2) responsible enjoyment in and connected with the use and operation of off-road vehicles and snowmobiles; and
(3) understanding consistent with the rights of all the citizens of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-1.5. "Alcoholic Beverage" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "alcoholic beverage" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5.
As added by P.L.219-2005, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-2. "Dealer"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "dealer" means a person engaged in the commercial sale of off-road vehicles or snowmobiles.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(h).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.14-1998, SEC.1; P.L.186-2003, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-4. "Operate"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "operate" means to:
(1) ride in or on; and
(2) be in actual physical control of the operation of;
a vehicle.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.225-2005, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-5. "Operator"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "operator" means an individual who:
(1) operates; or
(2) is in actual physical control of;
an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-6. "Owner"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, who:
(1) has the property in or title to; and
(2) is entitled to the use or possession of;
an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-7. "Vehicle"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "vehicle" refers to an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-12. Public Records

Sec. 12. Records of the department made or kept under this chapter are public records except as otherwise provided.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-5(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-18. Duties of Dealers

Sec. 18. (a) A dealer shall maintain in safe operating condition all vehicles rented, leased, or furnished by the dealer. The dealer or the dealer's agents or employees shall explain the operation of a vehicle being rented, leased, or furnished. If the dealer or the dealer's agent or employee believes the person to whom the vehicle is to be rented, leased, or furnished is not competent to operate the vehicle with safety to the person or others, the dealer or the dealer's agent or employee shall refuse to rent, lease, or furnish the vehicle.
(b) A dealer renting, leasing, or furnishing a vehicle shall carry a policy of liability insurance subject to minimum limits, exclusive of interest and costs, with respect to the vehicle as follows:
(1) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for bodily injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident.
(2) Subject to the limit for one (1) person, forty thousand dollars ($40,000) for bodily injury to or death of at least two (2) persons in any one (1) accident.
(3) Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident.
(c) In the alternative, a dealer may demand and must be shown proof that the person renting, leasing, or being furnished a vehicle carries a liability policy of at least the type and coverage specified in subsection (b).
(d) A dealer:
(1) shall prepare an application for a certificate of title as required by IC 9-17-2-1 for a purchaser of an off-road vehicle and shall submit the application for the certificate of title in the format required by IC 9-17-2-2 to the bureau of motor vehicles; and
(2) may charge a processing fee for this service that may not exceed ten dollars ($10).
(e) This subsection does not apply to an off-road vehicle that is at least five (5) model years old. After January 1, 2008, a dealer may not have on its premises an off-road vehicle that does not have a certificate of:
(1) origin from its manufacturer; or
(2) title issued by;
(A) the bureau of motor vehicles or its equivalent in another state; or
(B) a foreign country.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.219-2005, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.640; P.L.85-2017, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-19. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.641.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-20. Operation on Highways and Roads

Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) and IC 9-21-1-3.3, an individual may not operate a vehicle required to be registered under this chapter, under IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration), or under IC 9-18.1-14 upon a public highway, street, or rights-of-way thereof or on a public or private parking lot not specifically designated for the use of vehicles, except under the following conditions:
(1) A vehicle may be operated on the public right-of-way adjacent to the traveled part of the public highway, except a limited access highway, if there is sufficient width to operate at a reasonable distance off and away from the traveled part and in a manner so as not to endanger life or property.
(2) The operator of a vehicle may cross a public highway, other than a limited access highway, at right angles for the purpose of getting from one (1) area to another when the operation can be done in safety. The operator shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding across a public highway and shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic.
(3) Notwithstanding this section, a vehicle may be operated on a highway in a county road system outside the corporate limits of a city or town if the highway is designated for this purpose by the county highway department having jurisdiction.
(4) A law enforcement officer of a city, town, or county or the state may authorize use of a vehicle on the public highways, streets, and rights-of-way within the officer's jurisdiction during emergencies when conventional motor vehicles cannot be used for transportation due to snow or other extreme highway conditions.
(5) A vehicle may be operated on a street or highway for a special event of limited duration conducted according to a prearranged schedule only under permit from the governmental unit having jurisdiction. The event may be conducted on the frozen surface of public waters only under permit from the department.
(b) An individual less than fourteen (14) years of age may not operate a vehicle without immediate supervision of an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age, except on land owned or under the control of the individual or the individual's parent or legal guardian.
(c) Except as provided in IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) and IC 9-21-1-3.3, an individual may not operate a vehicle on a public highway without a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
(d) A vehicle may not be used to hunt, pursue, worry, or kill a wild bird or a domestic or wild animal.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.259-2013, SEC.42; P.L.198-2016, SEC.642; P.L.256-2017, SEC.184.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-21. Lights and Brakes

Sec. 21. (a) A vehicle may not be operated between sunset and sunrise unless the vehicle has at least one (1) headlight and one (1) taillight.
(b) A vehicle may not be operated at any time unless the vehicle has adequate brakes capable of producing deceleration at fourteen (14) feet a second on level ground at a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.14-1998, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-22. Local Ordinances

Sec. 22. A county, city, or town may pass an ordinance regulating the operation of vehicles if the ordinance meets substantially the minimum requirements of this chapter. However, a county, city, or town may not adopt an ordinance that does any of the following:
(1) Imposes a fee for a license.
(2) Specifies accessory equipment to be carried on the vehicles.
(3) Requires a vehicle operator to possess a driver's license issued under IC 9-24-11 while operating an off-road vehicle or snowmobile.
(4) Imposes a dry weight limitation of less than two thousand (2,000) pounds.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.49; P.L.86-2010, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-23. Restrictions on Operation; Exceptions

Sec. 23. (a) An individual shall not operate a vehicle under any of the following conditions:
(1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for existing conditions or in a manner that unnecessarily endangers the person or property of another.
(2) While:
(A) under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; or
(B) unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug.
(3) During the hours from thirty (30) minutes after sunset to thirty (30) minutes before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight.
(4) In a forest nursery, a planting area, or public land posted or reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction and when growing stock may be damaged.
(5) On the frozen surface of public waters within:
(A) one hundred (100) feet of an individual not in or upon a vehicle; or
(B) one hundred (100) feet of a fishing shanty or shelter;
except at a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour.
(6) Unless the vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
(7) Within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6:00 a.m., except on the individual's own property or property under the individual's control or as an invited guest.
(8) On any property without the consent of the landowner or tenant.
(9) While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm, unless the firearm is:
(A) unloaded; and
(B) securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.
(10) On or across a cemetery or burial ground.
(11) Within one hundred (100) feet of a slide, ski, or skating area, except for the purpose of servicing the area.
(12) On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad personnel in the performance of duties.
(13) In or upon a flowing river, stream, or creek, except for the purpose of crossing by the shortest possible route, unless the river, stream, or creek is of sufficient water depth to permit movement by flotation of the vehicle at all times.
(14) An individual shall not operate a vehicle while a bow is present in or on the vehicle if the nock of an arrow is in position on the string of the bow.
(b) Subsection (a)(9) does not apply to a person who is carrying a firearm:
(1) if:
(A) the firearm is a handgun; and
(B) the person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law; or
(2) if the person carrying the firearm is operating the vehicle on property that the person:
(A) owns;
(B) has a contractual interest in;
(C) otherwise legally possesses; or
(D) has permission from a person described in clauses (A) through (C) to possess a firearm on.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.181-1995, SEC.2; P.L.186-2003, SEC.50; P.L.219-2005, SEC.19; P.L.35-2011, SEC.1; P.L.175-2022, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-24. Duties in Case of Accident

Sec. 24. (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of an individual or property damage in an estimated amount of at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, notify at least one (1) of the following:
(1) A state police officer or conservation officer.
(2) The sheriff's office of the county where the accident occurred.
(3) The office of the police department of the municipality where the accident occurred.
(b) The police agency receiving the notice shall do the following:
(1) Complete a report of the accident on forms prescribed by the director.
(2) Forward the report to the director.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.51.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-25. Enforcement Powers

Sec. 25. (a) All law enforcement officers in Indiana shall enforce this chapter.
(b) The attorney general and prosecuting attorneys have concurrent power to approve, file, and prosecute an affidavit charging a violation of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.52.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-26. Duties of Department; Trail Land Purchases

Sec. 26. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may purchase land for off-road vehicle and snowmobile trails only from a willing seller of the land.
(b) The department shall do the following:
(1) Prescribe the form of accident reports.
(2) Conduct a campaign of education with respect to safety in the operation of vehicles in connection with the use and enjoyment of the public and private land of Indiana and with respect to Indiana laws relating to vehicles.
(3) Construct and maintain off-road vehicle trails on public and private land consistent with the intent of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.53; P.L.259-2013, SEC.43; P.L.5-2015, SEC.41.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-27. Operation on Public Property

Sec. 27. An individual may not operate a vehicle:
(1) on public property without the consent of the state or an agency of the state; or
(2) in a United States forest without the consent of the United States Forest Service.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-28. Duties of Landowners and Tenants

Sec. 28. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e), landowners and tenants of land do not owe a duty of care to do any of the following:
(1) Keep their premises safe for entry or use by persons operating, using, or riding in vehicles for recreational purposes.
(2) Give a warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on their premises to such persons.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a landowner or tenant who invites or permits a person to operate, use, or ride in a vehicle for recreational purposes on the landowner's or tenant's property does not do any of the following:
(1) Make any representation or extend any assurances that the premises are safe for any purpose.
(2) Confer upon the person the legal status of invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed.
(3) Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to a person or property caused by an act or omission of the person.
(c) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, this section is considered applicable to the duties and liabilities of:
(1) an owner of land leased to; or
(2) the owner of an interest or a right in land transferred to or the subject of an agreement with;
the United States or an agency or a subdivision of the United States or the state or an agency or a subdivision of the state.
(d) This section does not do the following:
(1) Limit in any way any liability that otherwise exists.
(2) Apply to the following:
(A) Willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity.
(B) Deliberate, willful, or malicious injury to a person or property.
(C) Injury suffered in any case where the owner of land or tenant charges a fee or admission charge or other valuable consideration to a person who enters or uses the land with a vehicle for the purpose of using the vehicle for recreational purposes.
However, if land or an interest or a right in land is leased or transferred to or the subject of an agreement with the United States or an agency or a subdivision of the United States or to the state or an agency or subdivision of the state, any consideration received by the holder of the lease, interest, right, or agreement is not considered a charge under this section.
(e) This section does not do any of the following:
(1) Create or increase a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to a person or property.
(2) Relieve a person using a vehicle for recreational purposes upon the land of another from an obligation that the person may have in the absence of this section to exercise care in the use of the land and the person's activities on the land or from the legal consequences of failure to employ care.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-29. Violations

Sec. 29. (a) A person who violates section 20, 21, 23(a)(3) through 23(a)(14), 27, or 33 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 18(a), 18(b), 18(c), 23(a)(1), 23(a)(2), or 24 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person who violates section 18(d) or 18(e) of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-17.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.181-1995, SEC.3; P.L.155-2002, SEC.5 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.4; P.L.186-2003, SEC.54; P.L.225-2005, SEC.13; P.L.219-2005, SEC.20; P.L.1-2006, SEC.210; P.L.195-2014, SEC.12; P.L.141-2017, SEC.2; P.L.86-2018, SEC.163.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-30. Off-Road Vehicle and Snowmobile Fund

Sec. 30. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the off-road vehicle and snowmobile fund established by subsection (b).
(b) The off-road vehicle and snowmobile fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the department.
(c) The fund consists of the revenues obtained under this chapter, IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration), and IC 9-18.1-14, appropriations, and donations. Money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Enforcement and administration of this chapter.
(2) Constructing and maintaining off-road vehicle trails.
(3) Constructing and maintaining snowmobile trails.
(4) Paying the operational expenses of properties:
(A) that are managed by the department; and
(B) on which are located off-road vehicle or snowmobile trails.
(5) Costs incurred by the bureau of motor vehicles to operate and maintain the off-road vehicle and snowmobile registration program established under IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1-14.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.186-2003, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.25-2011, SEC.3; P.L.259-2013, SEC.44; P.L.198-2016, SEC.643.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-31. Dry Weight Limitation of Less Than 2,000 Pounds

Sec. 31. The department may not adopt a rule, regulation, or guideline that, with respect to an off-road vehicle, imposes a dry weight limitation of less than two thousand (2,000) pounds.
As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-32. Annual Trail Use Tag

Sec. 32. A vehicle that is:
(1) from another state or country and is not registered in that state or country; and
(2) owned by a nonresident of Indiana;
may be operated on designated trails and properties owned or managed by the department if the operator of the vehicle pays a fee set by the commission for an annual trail use tag.
As added by P.L.111-2016, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 1. Off-Road Vehicles › 14-16-1-33. Operation of an Off-Road Vehicle in Violation of Helmet Requirement

Sec. 33. A person who is:
(1) the owner of an off-road vehicle;
(2) in possession of an off-road vehicle; or
(3) entitled to the possession of an off-road vehicle, whether by reason of legal title, lease, license, rental arrangement, lease with option to purchase, contract of conditional sale, or otherwise;
may not knowingly authorize or permit an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age to operate the off-road vehicle in violation of IC 9-18.1-14-11.
As added by P.L.141-2017, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation › Chapter 2. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations:
14-16-2-1formerly 14-1-3.5-1814-16-2-2formerly 14-1-3.5-1 part14-16-2-3formerly 14-1-3.5-1 part14-16-2-4formerly 14-1-3.5-1 part14-16-2-5formerly 14-1-3.5-1 part14-16-2-6formerly 14-1-3.5-214-16-2-7formerly 14-1-3.5-314-16-2-8formerly 14-1-3.5-414-16-2-9formerly 14-1-3.5-5(a), (b), (c), (d) part14-16-2-10formerly 14-1-3.5-5(d) part14-16-2-11formerly 14-1-3.5-5(e)14-16-2-12formerly 14-1-3.5-5(f)14-16-2-13formerly 14-1-3.5-6(a), (b)14-16-2-14formerly 14-1-3.5-6(c)14-16-2-15formerly 14-1-3.5-6(d)14-16-2-16formerly 14-1-3.5-714-16-2-17formerly 14-1-3.5-814-16-2-18formerly 14-1-3.5-914-16-2-19formerly 14-1-3.5-1014-16-2-20formerly 14-1-3.5-1114-16-2-21formerly 14-1-3.5-1214-16-2-22formerly 14-1-3.5-1314-16-2-23formerly 14-1-3.5-1414-16-2-24formerly 14-1-3.5-1514-16-2-25formerly 14-1-3.5-1614-16-2-26formerly 14-1-3.5-17 part14-16-2-27formerly 14-1-3.5-17 part14-16-2-28formerly 14-1-3.5-1914-16-2-29formerly 14-1-3.5-20.]
Repealed by P.L.186-2003, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 1. Acquisition at Tax Sale › 14-17-1-1. Purpose of Acquisition

Sec. 1. The department may buy real property at a real property tax sale for any purpose for which the department is authorized to acquire real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-3-5(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 1. Acquisition at Tax Sale › 14-17-1-2. Money Used for Acquisition

Sec. 2. The department may acquire real property under this chapter with any money appropriated or available to the department for the acquisition of real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-3-5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 1. Acquisition at Tax Sale › 14-17-1-3. Applicability of Ic 4-20.5

Sec. 3. The department may take any action not inconsistent with IC 4-20.5 to acquire real property under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-3-5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-1. Designation of Conservation Land

Sec. 1. (a) If:
(1) a state lien for delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest exists upon real property outside a city or town that:
(A) has been offered for sale for delinquent taxes, interest, and penalty by the treasurer of the county for two (2) successive years; and
(B) has not been sold at tax sale for all or a part of the taxes, penalties, or interest; and
(2) the real property can, in the opinion of the commission, be used for conservation or land use purposes;
the commission may, subject to subsection (b), designate the real property as conservation land.
(b) Real property upon which delinquent taxes are being paid in installments according to law may not be designated as conservation land unless an installment is due and unpaid.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-2. List of Conservation Land

Sec. 2. The commission shall supply each county auditor with a list of all real property designated as conservation land within the county.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-3. Duties of County Auditors

Sec. 3. (a) Each county auditor who receives a list of real property designated as conservation land shall note the designation upon the auditor's register of sales for taxes in a manner similar to that in which tax sales of real property are noted. The designated real property:
(1) shall continue to be carried upon the tax duplicate;
(2) is subject to taxation until title is created in the state as provided in this chapter; and
(3) unless redeemed within the time provided in this chapter, may not be offered for sale at a tax sale.
(b) Each county auditor shall provide the commission with all information pertaining to the assessment, collection, and redemption of real property in the county that is necessary to administer this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-4. Redemption of Property

Sec. 4. At any time within two (2) years from the first day of the next tax sale following the designation of real property as conservation land, the owner, occupant, or other person having an interest in the real property may redeem the real property by paying an amount that would be required by law to redeem the real property if the real property had been sold for taxes on the first day of the tax sale when the real property was last offered for sale to pay all the delinquent taxes, interest, and charges on the real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-5. Fee Simple Title Created in the State

Sec. 5. If real property designated as conservation land has not been redeemed at the end of the two (2) year period, a fee simple title to the real property, unencumbered in any way except by the liens for school fund mortgages that are prior to the lien of the state for taxes, is created ipso facto in the state. All existing tax liens of the state upon the real property are considered terminated, and the county auditor shall so certify to the Indiana department of administration.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-6. Certificate of Title

Sec. 6. (a) A certificate of title shall be:
(1) recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the real property lies; and
(2) filed with the state land office division of the Indiana department of administration.
(b) A certificate of title constitutes prima facie evidence of all matters essential to the validity of the title.
(c) After a certificate of title is recorded, the state is considered to be in actual possession of all real property not occupied by the holder of the record title or a party holding under the holder of the record title. The possession continues until the state:
(1) voluntarily relinquishes possession by an instrument in writing; or
(2) is dispossessed by a court.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-7. Title in the State Not Invalidated by Certain Irregularities

Sec. 7. A title of the state created under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal) may not be considered invalid because of an irregularity, informality, or omission in:
(1) a proceeding under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal); or
(2) any of the processes of taxation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-8. Action to Invalidate Title in the State

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c):
(1) an action alleging that the title created in the state is invalid must be commenced; and
(2) a defense to the action must be used;
within one (1) year from the time the certificate of title is filed for record in the office of the county recorder. This limitation does not exempt from its bar actions involving jurisdictional defects.
(b) The limitations prescribed by subsection (a) do not run if any of the following conditions exist:
(1) While the real property in question is in the actual possession of the holder of the record title.
(2) If the real property in question was redeemed during the redemption period.
(3) If all taxes supposedly delinquent when the real property in question was designated were in fact paid and were not then delinquent.
(4) If the real property in question was exempt under the tax exemption statute from all taxes delinquent when the real property was designated.
(5) If all levies of taxes delinquent when the real property in question was designated were made by taxing officers absolutely without jurisdiction ab initio to do so.
(c) A person who was under a legal disability when a cause of action accrued may bring the action within two (2) years after the disability is removed.
(d) Within one (1) year from the time the certificate of title is filed for record in the office of the county recorder, and at no other time, an action:
(1) for the recovery of; or
(2) to quiet title to;
any of the designated conservation land may be commenced naming the state as defendant.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-9. State Considered in Possession of Unoccupied Conservation Land

Sec. 9. If for sixty (60) consecutive days conservation land designated under this chapter is not occupied by a party in possession under the record title, the state is considered in immediate actual possession of the real property for the purpose of protecting and conserving the real property's value and natural resources. Unless the real property is redeemed and all taxes due and unpaid have been paid in full, the department shall administer the real property and may maintain an action in the name of the state to recover the possession of the real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-10. Payment in Lieu of Redemption Required Upon Judgment Invalidating Title in the State

Sec. 10. (a) A decree or judgment holding a title of the state invalid must provide that the successful party pay to the court an amount determined by the court to be approximately the amount that the party would be required to pay to redeem the real property on the date of the judgment or decree if the real property had continued to be:
(1) delinquent in taxes while in the possession of the state; and
(2) taxable while in the possession of the state;
plus the reasonable value of improvements, costs of administration, fire protection, and other benefits conferred upon the real property by the state after the expiration of the redemption period.
(b) A statute enacted granting redemption concessions to taxpayers does not apply to the computation of the amount prescribed by subsection (a) unless the statute specifically states that the statute applies.
(c) Upon payment of the amount, the amount shall be distributed to interested parties and taxing agencies according to their interests and as provided by the decree or judgment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-11. Use of Conservation Land

Sec. 11. The department shall administer and use conservation land to which the state acquires title under this chapter for conservation or land use purposes.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-7 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-12. Disposition of Conservation Land

Sec. 12. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the commission may sell, exchange, lease, or otherwise dispose of, with or without a consideration, any property acquired under this chapter under the terms and conditions that the commission considers will best accomplish proper use and conservation of the conservation land.
(b) The commission may sell or grant property acquired under this chapter only:
(1) to public authorities and agencies; and
(2) on condition that the property is used for public purposes.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-7 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-13. Forms

Sec. 13. The commission shall prescribe and furnish all forms required by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes › 14-17-2-14. Conflict of Laws

Sec. 14. If this chapter is inconsistent with any other law, this chapter controls.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 3. Eminent Domain › 14-17-3-1. General Eminent Domain Powers

Sec. 1. (a) The commission may exercise the power of eminent domain as necessary or proper to carry out the following:
(1) IC 14-19-1-1.
(2) IC 14-22-3.
(3) IC 14-23-1-1.
(4) IC 14-25-10.
(5) IC 14-31-1.
(6) IC 14-26-1-4.
(7) IC 14-26-1-5.
(8) IC 14-28-1-11.
(b) The department may exercise the power of eminent domain as necessary or proper to carry out the following:
(1) IC 14-29-6-13.
(2) IC 14-34-19-6.
(3) IC 14-36-2-6.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 3. Eminent Domain › 14-17-3-2. Resolutions

Sec. 2. If the commission considers it necessary or proper to appropriate real property or acquire a right under this chapter, the commission shall do the following:
(1) Adopt an appropriate resolution that states the following:
(A) A specific description of the real property or right.
(B) The purpose for which the real property or right is to be used.
(C) Other facts that are necessary for the proper preparation of a complaint for the condemnation of the real property or right.
(2) Refer the resolution to the attorney general.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 3. Eminent Domain › 14-17-3-3. Duties of Attorney General

Sec. 3. The attorney general shall do the following:
(1) In the proper court, file an action in the name of the state of Indiana on the relation of the commission for the condemnation of the real property or right.
(2) Proceed under IC 32-24 to condemn the real property or right under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.59.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 3. Eminent Domain › 14-17-3-4. Expenses

Sec. 4. Expenses incurred in conducting condemnation proceedings and in acquiring real property or rights by condemnation under this chapter shall be paid out of money appropriated or otherwise available for the use of the department and not otherwise expended in the work of the department as provided in this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 3. Eminent Domain › 14-17-3-5. Lease or Purchase of Land by Person From Whom Land Acquired

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies if the department:
(1) acquired land under:
(A) this chapter; or
(B) IC 14-3-1-19 (before its repeal);
after September 1, 1983; and
(2) decides to lease or sell the land for use in a manner identical or similar to that for which the land was used before the acquisition.
(b) The person from whom the department acquired the land may, at the person's option, lease or purchase the land under the same conditions that the land will be leased or sold by the department if the person does not exercise the option.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-19.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 4. Acquisition of Real Property by the United States for Certain Purposes › 14-17-4-1. State Consent to Acquisition by Federal Government

Sec. 1. (a) The state consents to the acquisition by the United States of real property in Indiana for any of the following purposes:
(1) The acquisition, establishment, maintenance, or development of fish hatcheries, wildlife preserves, or forest preserves.
(2) Agricultural, recreational, or experimental uses.
(b) The United States may acquire real property under this chapter by purchase, gift, or eminent domain.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 4. Acquisition of Real Property by the United States for Certain Purposes › 14-17-4-2. Powers of Federal Government

Sec. 2. Except as provided in this chapter, the United States may act as necessary to maintain, develop, control, and administer real property acquired under this chapter through either of the following:
(1) The officers, agents, or employees of the United States.
(2) Cooperative agreement with the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 4. Acquisition of Real Property by the United States for Certain Purposes › 14-17-4-3. Acceptance of Property Acquired by Federal Government

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 4-20.5-3, the department may accept any real property acquired by the United States under this chapter in the same manner as the department acquires real property owned in Indiana by an individual.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 17. Property Acquisition › Chapter 4. Acquisition of Real Property by the United States for Certain Purposes › 14-17-4-4. Agreements With Federal Government

Sec. 4. The department may enter into an agreement with the United States or an agency of the United States for the acquisition, maintenance, development, control, and administration of real property acquired by the United States under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.