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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-1. Powers of Commission

Sec. 1. The commission may do the following:
(1) Take the action that is necessary to enable the state to participate in the programs set forth in 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.
(2) Promulgate and maintain a state register of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American or Indiana history, architecture, archeology, and culture and expend money for the purpose of preparing comprehensive statewide historic surveys and plans, in accordance with criteria established by the commission, that comply with the standards and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the Interior for the preservation, acquisition, and development of the properties.
(3) Establish in accordance with criteria established by the United States Secretary of the Interior a program of matching grants-in-aid to public agencies for projects having as their purpose the preservation for public benefit of properties that are significant in American or Indiana history, architecture, archeology, and culture.
(4) Accept grants from public and private sources, including those provided under 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.
(5) Establish fees for the following:
(A) Programs of the department or the commission.
(B) Facilities owned or operated by the department or the commission or a lessee of the department or commission.
(C) Licenses and permits issued by the commission, the department, or the director.
(D) Inspections or other similar services under this title performed by the department or an assistant or employee of the department.
(6) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the establishment of fees under subdivision (5).
(7) Increase a fee for a license or permit that is specified as a minimum fee in a statute.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.115; P.L.195-2017, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-2. Appointment of Administrative Law Judges; Division of Hearings; Appointment of Special Judge

Sec. 2. (a) The commission shall appoint administrative law judges.
(b) The commission shall create a division of hearings. The division of hearings shall assist the commission in performing the functions of this section. The director of the division of hearings may appoint a special administrative law judge.
(c) A person who is not appointed by:
(1) the director of the division of hearings; or
(2) the commission;
may not act as an administrative law judge.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.4; P.L.100-2012, SEC.41.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-2.5. Consolidated Proceedings

Sec. 2.5. (a) A person who is the party in a hearing under this title or IC 4-21.5-7 may move to have the:
(1) environmental law judge appointed under IC 4-21.5-7; or
(2) administrative law judge appointed under section 2 of this chapter;
consolidate multiple proceedings that are subject to the jurisdiction of both the office of environmental adjudication and the division of hearings.
(b) The environmental law judge or the administrative law judge shall grant the motion made under subsection (a) if the following findings are made:
(1) The proceedings include the following:
(A) Common questions of law or fact.
(B) At least one (1) person, other than the department or the department of environmental management, who is a party to all the proceedings.
(C) Issues of water quality, water quantity, or both.
(2) Consolidation may support administrative efficiency.
(c) If a motion to consolidate proceedings has been granted under subsection (b), the hearing must be conducted by a panel that consists of at least one (1) environmental law judge and one (1) administrative law judge. The panel is the ultimate authority for matters authorized under IC 4-21.5-7-5 and this title. Any party, including the department and the department of environmental management, may petition an appropriate court for judicial review of a final determination of the panel.
(d) The office of environmental adjudication and the division of hearings shall adopt joint rules to implement this section.
As added by P.L.84-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-3. Commission as Ultimate Authority of Department

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 2.5 of this chapter and IC 14-34-2-2, the commission is the ultimate authority of the department under IC 4-21.5.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-21(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.84-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-4. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the commission's duties under this title.
(b) The commission may adopt rules to exempt an activity from licensing under this title, except:
(1) IC 14-34;
(2) IC 14-36-1; and
(3) IC 14-38-2;
if the activity poses not more than a minimal potential for harm.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), whenever the department or the director has the authority to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, the commission shall exclusively exercise the authority.
(d) Emergency rules adopted under section 5 of this chapter shall be adopted by the director.
(e) A person who violates a rule adopted by the commission commits a Class C infraction, unless otherwise specified under state law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-21(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-5. Emergency Rules

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2023. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2023.
Sec. 5. (a) The department may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to carry out the duties of the department under the following:
(1) IC 14-9.
(2) This article.
(3) IC 14-11.
(4) IC 14-12-2.
(5) IC 14-14.
(6) IC 14-15.
(7) IC 14-17-3.
(8) IC 14-18, except IC 14-18-6 and IC 14-18-8.
(9) IC 14-19-1 and IC 14-19-8.
(10) IC 14-21.
(11) IC 14-22-3, IC 14-22-4, and IC 14-22-5.
(12) IC 14-23-1.
(13) IC 14-24.
(14) IC 14-25, except IC 14-25-8-3 and IC 14-25-13.
(15) IC 14-26.
(16) IC 14-27.
(17) IC 14-28.
(18) IC 14-29.
(19) IC 14-35-1, IC 14-35-2, and IC 14-35-3.
(20) IC 14-37.
(21) IC 14-38, except IC 14-38-3.
(22) IC 14-39.
(b) A rule adopted under subsection (a) expires not later than one (1) year after the rule is accepted for filing by the publisher of the Indiana Register.
(c) A person who violates an emergency rule adopted by the department commits a Class C infraction, unless otherwise specified under state law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-26.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.34; P.L.123-2006, SEC.32; P.L.140-2011, SEC.2; P.L.167-2011, SEC.13; P.L.133-2012, SEC.172; P.L.195-2017, SEC.4; P.L.154-2019, SEC.1; P.L.164-2020, SEC.47; P.L.158-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-5-b. Rules; Emergency Rule Expiration

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2023. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2023.
Sec. 5. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties of the department under the following:
(1) IC 14-9.
(2) This article.
(3) IC 14-11.
(4) IC 14-12-2.
(5) IC 14-14.
(6) IC 14-15.
(7) IC 14-17-3.
(8) IC 14-18, except IC 14-18-6 and IC 14-18-8.
(9) IC 14-19-1 and IC 14-19-8.
(10) IC 14-21.
(11) IC 14-22-3, IC 14-22-4, and IC 14-22-5.
(12) IC 14-23-1.
(13) IC 14-24.
(14) IC 14-25, except IC 14-25-8-3 and IC 14-25-13.
(15) IC 14-26.
(16) IC 14-27.
(17) IC 14-28.
(18) IC 14-29.
(19) IC 14-35-1, IC 14-35-2, and IC 14-35-3.
(20) IC 14-37.
(21) IC 14-38, except IC 14-38-3.
(22) IC 14-39.
(b) An emergency rule adopted under subsection (a) (as effective before July 1, 2023) expires not later than one (1) year after the rule is accepted for filing by the publisher of the Indiana Register.
(c) A person who violates:
(1) an emergency rule adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2-37.1 before July 1, 2023; or
(2) an interim rule adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2-37.2 after June 30, 2023;
to carry out a provision described in subsection (a) commits a Class C infraction, unless otherwise specified under state law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-26.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.34; P.L.123-2006, SEC.32; P.L.140-2011, SEC.2; P.L.167-2011, SEC.13; P.L.133-2012, SEC.172; P.L.195-2017, SEC.4; P.L.154-2019, SEC.1; P.L.164-2020, SEC.47; P.L.158-2023, SEC.1; P.L.249-2023, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-6. Notices of Violation

Sec. 6. (a) The commission may issue a notice of violation to a person who violates a law administered by the department for which a misdemeanor or an infraction penalty is established. If the person:
(1) receives the notice; and
(2) fails to abate the violation within a period of not less than fifteen (15) days specified in the notice;
the commission may impose a charge that does not exceed the maximum amount that may be assessed by a court for committing the violation.
(b) IC 4-21.5 applies to proceedings by the commission under this section. The department has the burden of proving the alleged violation by a preponderance of the evidence.
(c) A separate notice of violation may be issued or a separate charge imposed for each day a violation occurs.
(d) The person may establish as an affirmative defense the filing by a prosecuting attorney of a misdemeanor information or infraction complaint based on the same event as that upon which the notice of violation was based. The person has the burden of proving the affirmative defense.
(e) The remedy provided by this section is supplemental to other remedies.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-22.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-7. Treatment of Certain Rules

Sec. 7. Any rule:
(1) adopted by the director of the department of natural resources under IC 14-2 (before its repeal); and
(2) in effect on June 30, 1990;
shall be treated after June 30, 1990, as a rule adopted by the natural resources commission.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.292.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the property managers of each of the following divisions of the department:
(1) State parks.
(2) Forestry.
(3) Fish and wildlife.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.14; P.L.127-2022, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-2. Procedures to Be Followed

Sec. 2. The procedures prescribed by this chapter shall be followed to enlist, train, hire, or terminate employment of individuals subject to this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-3. Establishment of Minimum Requirements

Sec. 3. The commission shall establish minimum aptitude, educational, and experience requirements for each position of management and supervision.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-4. Posting of Open Positions

Sec. 4. (a) The director of a division subject to this chapter shall inform the state personnel department and the general public of Indiana of the following:
(1) That a position is or will be vacant within the division.
(2) That applications for employment will be accepted for at least thirty (30) days.
(b) However, the director of the department, acting through the deputy director of the bureau that supervises the division, may fill a property management position by promoting or transferring within the department a qualified individual previously employed under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-5. Director to Review Applications and Make Recommendations

Sec. 5. The director of the division with whom the application for employment is made shall:
(1) review all applications; and
(2) recommend to the commission at least one (1) individual for employment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-6. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-7. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-8. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-9. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 3. Employment of Property Managers › 14-10-3-10. Employees Not Required to Declare Political, Religious, or Fraternal Affiliations

Sec. 10. An individual employed under this chapter may not be required to declare the individual's political, religious, or fraternal affiliations.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-1. General Powers of Department

Sec. 1. The department may do the following:
(1) Investigate, compile, and disseminate information and make recommendations concerning the natural resources of Indiana and their conservation, including the following:
(A) The drainage and reclamation of land.
(B) Flood prevention.
(C) Development of water power.
(D) Culture and preservation of forests, fish, and game.
(E) The preservation of soils.
(F) The prevention of the waste of mineral resources.
(G) The prevention and methods of control of plant diseases, infections, and pests.
(H) The prevention and methods of control of bee diseases, the increased production of honey, and the use of bee appliances.
(I) Other questions or subjects that are contained in this title.
(2) Cooperate with the appropriate departments of the federal government in conducting topographical and other surveys, experiments, or work of joint interest to the state and the federal government.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-2. Cooperation With Public or Private Entities or Individuals

Sec. 2. The department may cooperate with:
(1) a public or private institution; or
(2) individuals, societies, or associations of individuals;
in making scientific investigations, compiling reports, or otherwise in the manner and to the extent that the commission considers necessary or advantageous in carrying out the purposes of this title.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-3. Powers Regarding Oaths and Subpoenas

Sec. 3. (a) A member of the commission, a division director, or a hearing officer appointed by the commission may do the following:
(1) Administer oaths and certify to official acts.
(2) Require information from any person for purposes of this title.
(3) Issue subpoenas.
(4) Require the attendance of witnesses.
(5) Examine witnesses under oath.
(b) If a person fails to comply with an order issued under this chapter or under IC 14-3-1 (before its repeal), the circuit court, superior court, or probate court having jurisdiction over the person shall, on request, require compliance with the order.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-4. Preparation and Dissemination of Literature and Information

Sec. 4. (a) The commission may have prepared the technical and nontechnical literature and information relating to matters within the field of work of the department or a division of the department that the commission considers suitable and worthy of publication. The commission shall disseminate the literature and information through the public press and otherwise. The commission may, with the approval of the governor, publish the literature and information in bulletin form.
(b) The literature and information shall be paid for out of money appropriated for the expenses of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-5. Delegation of Management and Operation of Property

Sec. 5. The department may, by contract, delegate the management and operation of any of the property held and managed by the department to an organization under the terms the department considers advisable.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-16-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-6. Enforcement Powers

Sec. 6. The department shall recommend and secure the enforcement of laws for the conservation and development of the natural resources of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-11(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-7. Payment by Credit Card

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "credit card" includes a bank card, debit card, charge card, prepaid card, or other similar method of payment.
(b) In addition to other methods of payment allowed by law, the department may accept payment by credit card for licenses, fees, or other amounts due the department.
(c) The department may enter into appropriate agreements with banks or other organizations authorized to do business in Indiana to enable the department to accept payment by credit card.
(d) The department may recognize net amounts remitted by the bank or other organization as deposit in full of amounts due the department.
(e) The department may pay any applicable credit card service charge or fee.
As added by P.L.95-1998, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-8. Limitation; Sale or Lease of Water Rights; Charlestown Water Wells

Sec. 8. The department of natural resources may not sell, lease, exchange, or transfer property or an interest in a property to another person for the purpose of allowing the selling of water out of Indiana from Charlestown Water Wells located on park property without the prior approval of River Ridge Development Authority.
As added by P.L.234-2007, SEC.293.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-9. Flood Control Permit Process; Coordination With Other State Agencies

Sec. 9. The department shall coordinate with the department of environmental management and other state agencies to simplify the state permitting process with respect to the flood control activities of the Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission under IC 14-13-9. The department and other agencies shall assist each other in:
(1) reducing the number of applications and other interactions required to obtain necessary permits; and
(2) avoiding imposing conflicting requirements upon the commission in issuing permits to the commission.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 1. General Powers and Duties › 14-11-1-10. Coordinating With Local Governmental Agencies

Sec. 10. The department shall coordinate with local governmental agencies (as defined in IC 36-7-4-1109(a)) for purposes of the permit process described in IC 36-1-29-16.
As added by P.L.191-2023, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 2. Rules › 14-11-2-1. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 1. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the conduct of the following:
(1) Department meetings.
(2) Upon the recommendation of the director, the work of the department and the divisions.
(b) The department may not adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the establishment of fees for the following:
(1) Programs of the department or the commission.
(2) Facilities owned or operated by the department or the commission or a lessee of the department or commission.
(3) Licenses issued by the commission, the department, or the director.
(4) Inspections or other similar services under this title performed by the department or an assistant or employee of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.116.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 2. Rules › 14-11-2-2. Violation of Rules

Sec. 2. A person who violates a rule adopted under this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 2. Rules › 14-11-2-3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.246-2005, SEC.229.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 3. Licenses and Hearings › 14-11-3-0.3. "Bureau" Defined

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the child support bureau (Title IV-D agency) established under IC 31-25-3.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.26. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.130.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 3. Licenses and Hearings › 14-11-3-0.5. "Delinquent" Defined

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "delinquent" means at least:
(1) two thousand dollars ($2,000); or
(2) three (3) months;
past due on payment of court ordered child support.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 3. Licenses and Hearings › 14-11-3-1. Licenses

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "license" means a license, a franchise, a permit, a certification, an approval, a registration, a charter, or a similar form of authorization that may be issued to a person by:
(1) the department;
(2) the commission; or
(3) the director;
under Indiana law. The term does not include a license issued by the historic preservation review board established by IC 14-21-1-20.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the director shall issue all licenses.
(c) A designee of the director may issue licenses. A designee of the director must be a full-time employee of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-24.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 3. Licenses and Hearings › 14-11-3-2. Hearings

Sec. 2. Except as provided in IC 14-34-2-2, the commission shall hold all hearings under IC 4-21.5 and IC 4-22-2.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-25.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 3. Licenses and Hearings › 14-11-3-4. Notice of Probationary Status for Failure to Pay Child Support; Suspension; Reinstatement

Sec. 4. (a) Upon receiving an order from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(j) or IC 31-25-4-34(e), the director shall place on probationary status any license issued under IC 14-22-12, IC 14-22-16, IC 14-22-19, IC 14-24-7, or IC 14-31-3 and held by the person who is the subject of the order. The director shall send the person a notice that does the following:
(1) States that the person's license has been placed on probationary status.
(2) States that the person's license will be suspended if the director has not received notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) within twenty (20) days after the date of the notice.
(b) If the director has not received notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) within twenty (20) days after the date of the notice in subsection (a), the director shall suspend the license issued to the person under IC 14-22-12, IC 14-22-16, IC 14-22-19, IC 14-24-7, or IC 14-31-3.
(c) The director may not reinstate a license placed on probationary status or suspended under this section until the director receives a notice from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(m) or IC 31-25-4-34(g) that the person has addressed the delinquency.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.28. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.131; P.L.103-2007, SEC.6; P.L.123-2014, SEC.1; P.L.150-2018, SEC.7; P.L.141-2022, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to applications for licenses under the following:
(1) IC 14-26-2 (lake preservation).
(2) IC 14-26-5 (dams).
(3) IC 14-28-1 (flood control).
(4) IC 14-29-3 (removal of substances from streams).
(5) IC 14-29-4 (construction of channels).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.89-2016, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-2. "Owner" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "owner" means the person:
(1) listed on the tax assessment rolls as being responsible for the payment of real property taxes imposed on the property; and
(2) in whose name title to real property is shown in the records of the recorder of the county in which the real property is located.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-3. "License" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "license" means a permit, a license, a concession, or other authorization that may be issued to a person by:
(1) the director;
(2) the department; or
(3) the commission;
under Indiana law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-4. Issuance of License 30 Days After Notice of Application Given

Sec. 4. The director or the department may not issue a license until thirty (30) days after the notice required by this chapter has been given. Notice may be given at any time after an application for a license is filed with the department. The department may require by rule that notice under section 5 of this chapter be provided by the license applicant.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-5. Notice of Application for License

Sec. 5. (a) If a license application affects real property, notice of the application is required as follows:
(1) The applicant must notify at least one (1) of the owners of each parcel of real property reasonably known to be adjacent to the affected real property.
(2) The department shall notify the persons who have requested notification of a license application that:
(A) affects the specific real property to which the application relates; or
(B) is of the same type as the application.
(b) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to require the following:
(1) That additional persons be notified of an application for a license.
(2) That additional forms of notice be given.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-6. Requests for Notice

Sec. 6. If notice is not required by section 5 of this chapter, the department shall notify the persons who have requested notice of a license application that is of the same type as the application.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-7. Manner and Contents of Notice

Sec. 7. Notice under this chapter shall be given in the same manner as under IC 4-21.5-3-1, but is not the notice required under IC 4-21.5. Notice must include the following:
(1) Reference to the license application.
(2) An explanation of options available to the person served.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-8. Public Hearings

Sec. 8. (a) A public hearing shall be held on the question of the issuance of an original or a renewal license upon any of the following:
(1) The request of the applicant.
(2) The filing of a petition requesting a public hearing that is signed by twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and who:
(A) reside in the county where the licensed activity would take place; or
(B) own real property within one (1) mile of the site of the proposed or existing licensed activity.
(3) The motion of the director.
(b) The public hearing authorized by this section does not constitute an agency action under IC 4-21.5.
(c) If a petition under subsection (a)(2) requests that the public hearing be conducted at a location within a county affected by a proposed license, the department shall conduct the public hearing at that location.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 4. Procedures Governing Certain Licenses › 14-11-4-9. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 9. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 11. Powers and Duties of Department › Chapter 5. Enforcement › 14-11-5-1. Enforcement

Sec. 1. The attorney general and prosecuting attorneys shall rigidly enforce this title.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-23.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana natural resources fund established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-2. "Political Subdivision" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-6.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.82-2005, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-4. Creation of Foundation

Sec. 4. The Indiana natural resources foundation is created as a public body corporate and politic.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-5. Members

Sec. 5. (a) The foundation consists of twelve (12) members, not more than six (6) of whom may be of the same political affiliation, appointed by the governor.
(b) At least one (1) member shall be appointed from each congressional district.
(c) A member of the foundation may not be an officer or employee of:
(1) the United States, the state, or a political subdivision; or
(2) an agency of the United States, the state, or a political subdivision.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-17-9(a); 14-3-17-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-6. Term of Members

Sec. 6. (a) The term of each member is four (4) years. A member appointed to fill the unexpired term of a member serves until the end of the unexpired term.
(b) At the expiration of a member's term, the member may be reappointed.
(c) The term of each member begins July 1 and continues for four (4) years. Three (3) terms begin each year.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-9(b), (c), (d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-7. Chairman

Sec. 7. At the foundation's first meeting after June 30 of each year, the members shall select one (1) of the members to serve as chairman until the chairman's successor is selected.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-9(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-8. Director as Advisor to Foundation

Sec. 8. (a) The director of the department, or the director's designee, is an advisor to the foundation.
(b) An advisor to the foundation may do the following:
(1) Attend all meetings of the foundation.
(2) Participate in all proceedings at foundation meetings other than voting.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-9. Purpose of Foundation

Sec. 9. (a) The exclusive purpose of the foundation is to acquire real and personal property to be donated under subsection (b).
(b) The foundation may donate real and personal property to the following:
(1) The department, subject to subsection (c).
(2) Any unit of local government.
(c) The foundation must have the approval of the director to donate real or personal property to the state.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-17-8; 14-3-17-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-10. Powers of Foundation

Sec. 10. The foundation may do the following:
(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of the foundation's affairs and the conduct of the foundation's business.
(2) Adopt an official seal, which may not be the seal of the state.
(3) Maintain a principal office and other offices the foundation designates.
(4) Sue and be sued in the name and style of "Indiana Natural Resources Foundation", with service of process being made to the chairman of the foundation by leaving a copy at the principal office of the foundation or at the residence of the chairman if the foundation has no principal office.
(5) To exercise the powers or perform the duties of the foundation, do the following:
(A) Acquire by any means except eminent domain a right or an interest in or upon real or personal property of any kind or nature. The foundation shall hold the legal title to property acquired in the name of the foundation.
(B) Dispose of a right or an interest in real property.
(6) Make and enter into all contracts, undertakings, and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties and the execution of the powers of the foundation under this chapter.
(7) Employ an executive director and other employees that are necessary in the foundation's judgment and fix their compensation.
(8) Conduct studies of the feasibility of certain natural resource projects and facilities.
(9) Receive and accept from any person grants for or in aid of the acquisition, construction, improvement, or development of any part of the projects of the foundation and receive and accept aid or contributions from any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value, to be held, used, applied, or disposed of only for the purposes consistent with the purposes of this chapter for which the grants and contributions may be made.
(10) Hold, use, administer, and expend money that may be acquired by the foundation.
(11) Do all acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the powers expressly granted in this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-11. Establishment of Fund

Sec. 11. (a) The Indiana natural resources fund is established. Expenditures from the fund may be made only to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The foundation shall do the following:
(1) Hold the fund in the name of the foundation.
(2) Administer the fund.
(3) Make all expenditures from the fund.
(b) Gifts of money to the fund or the foundation or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund or the foundation shall be deposited in the fund.
(c) The expenses of administering this chapter shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year remains in the fund and does not revert to any other fund. If the foundation is terminated, the money in the fund reverts to the department.
(e) The fund is subject to audit as if the foundation were a state agency.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-11.1. Establishment and Administration of Forest Restoration Fund

Sec. 11.1. (a) The forest restoration fund is established. Expenditures from the fund may be made only to carry out the purpose of restoration, conservation, and improvement of lands:
(1) classified as native forest land, forest plantations, or wildlands under IC 6-1.1-6; and
(2) approved by the state forester.
(b) The foundation shall do the following:
(1) Hold the fund in the name of the foundation.
(2) Administer the fund.
(3) Make all expenditures from the fund.
(c) Gifts of money to the fund or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund or the foundation shall be deposited in the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering this chapter shall be paid from money in the fund.
(e) The money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year remains in the fund and does not revert to any other fund. If the foundation is terminated, the money in the fund reverts to the department.
(f) The fund is subject to audit as if the foundation were a state agency.
As added by P.L.66-2006, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-12. Property Tax Exemption

Sec. 12. The foundation is exempt from taxes on real or personal property the foundation acquires or disposes of or as a consequence of the foundation's transactions.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation › 14-12-1-13. Coordination of Expenditures

Sec. 13. Expenditures from the fund shall be coordinated with expenditures under the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program established by IC 14-12-2.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-17-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-1. Purpose of Program

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program and this chapter is to ensure that Indiana's rich natural heritage is preserved or enhanced for succeeding generations by acquiring real property or an interest in real property that:
(1) is an example of outstanding natural features and habitats;
(2) has historical and archeological significance; or
(3) provides areas for conservation, recreation, and the restoration of native biological diversity.
(b) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program, on behalf of the state or in collaboration with partners and local communities across Indiana, shall acquire real property for new and existing state and local parks, archeological and historic sites, state forests, state and local nature preserves, state fish and wildlife areas, wetlands, local conservation areas, trails, and river corridors.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-2. "Fund"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund established by section 25 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-3. "Person"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a partnership, an association, a limited liability company, a corporation, an estate, a trust, or a governmental entity.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-4. "Project"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "project" means an undertaking that:
(1) furthers the purposes of this chapter;
(2) involves the acquisition of property for new and existing state and local parks, state historic or archeological sites, state forests, state and local nature preserves, fish and wildlife areas, wetlands, local conservation areas, trails, or river corridors; and
(3) is eligible to receive an expenditure from the fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-5. "Project Committee"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "project committee" refers to the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust project committee established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-6. "Property"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "property" means an interest in real property. The term includes the following:
(1) Ownership in fee simple.
(2) Conservation easements.
(3) Leaseholds.
(4) Management rights.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-7. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-8. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-20-12(a); 14-3-20-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.181-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-9. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.11.