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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-10. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-15(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-11. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-15(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-12. Repealed

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 Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.14.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 Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-12(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-14. Project Committee; Establishment and Members

Sec. 14. (a) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust project committee is established.
(b) The project committee consists of the following twenty (20) members:
(1) The director of the division of fish and wildlife.
(2) The director of the division of forestry.
(3) The director of the division of nature preserves.
(4) The director of the division of state parks.
(5) The chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation established by IC 4-37-2-1.
(6) The chairperson of the board of directors of the natural resources foundation.
(7) Ten (10) individuals appointed by the governor. The governor shall appoint individuals so that all the following are satisfied:
(A) The individuals must be residents of Indiana.
(B) The individuals must have a demonstrated interest or experience in:
(i) conservation of natural resources; or
(ii) management of public property.
(C) There must be two (2) committee members from each of the following regions of Indiana:
(i) Northwest.
(ii) Northeast.
(iii) Southwest.
(iv) Southeast.
(v) Central.
(8) The following four (4) nonvoting members:
(A) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
(C) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(D) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of the senate.
(c) The individuals appointed by the governor under subsection (b)(7) must represent one (1) or more of the following:
(1) The environmentalist community.
(2) The land trust community.
(3) Organized hunting and fishing groups.
(4) The forest products community.
(5) The parks and recreation community.
Each group and community listed in subdivisions (1) through (5) must be represented on the project committee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-20-16(a); 14-3-20-17(a); 14-3-20-17(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.92; P.L.167-2011, SEC.15; P.L.172-2016, SEC.16; P.L.127-2022, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-15. Project Committee; Terms of Members

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "appointing authority" refers to:
(1) the governor in the case of a member appointed under section 14(b)(7) of this chapter; or
(2) the speaker of the house of representatives, the minority leader of the house of representatives, the president pro tempore of the senate, or the minority leader of the senate in the case of a member appointed under section 14(b)(8) of this chapter, whichever is applicable.
(b) As used in this section, "member" refers to a member of the project committee appointed under section 14(b)(7) through 14(b)(8) of this chapter.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the term of a member begins on the later of the following:
(1) The day the term of the member who the individual is appointed to succeed expires.
(2) The day the individual is appointed by the appointing authority.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the term of a member expires July 1 of the second year after the member is appointed or until a successor is appointed. However, a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(e) This subsection applies to a member appointed under section 14(b)(8) of this chapter. The member's term begins on the date of the appointment and ends on the last day of the member's term as a member of the general assembly. However, the member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(f) The appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new term.
(g) The appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy among the members.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-21.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.17; P.L.127-2022, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-16. Project Committee Officers

Sec. 16. The governor shall appoint the chair and vice chair of the project committee from among the members of the committee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-17. Project Committee; Meetings

Sec. 17. (a) The project committee shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chairman.
(b) The project committee may convene a meeting at any location in Indiana.
(c) The project committee shall plan and conduct meetings in a manner that promotes broad public participation and ensures that the views of the members of the public attending the meetings may be fairly presented.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-19.]
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 › 14-12-2-18. Project Committee Attendance

Sec. 18. (a) Eight (8) members of the project committee constitute a quorum.
(b) The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members of the project committee present and voting is necessary for the project committee to take any action.
(c) A member of the project committee described in section 14(b)(1) through 14(b)(5) of this chapter may designate in writing a representative from the respective division to serve as a member of the project committee when the member of the project committee is unable to attend a meeting.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-20.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.19; P.L.127-2022, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-19. Project Committee; Purpose

Sec. 19. The purpose of the project committee is to do the following:
(1) Provide technical review of proposed projects under this chapter.
(2) Determine whether a proposed project under this chapter should be approved.
(3) Develop and periodically review guidelines for the review process.
(4) Perform other duties imposed upon the project committee by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-16(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-20. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "member" refers to a member of the project committee.
(b) Each member who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Each member who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(d) Each member who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-22.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-21. Procedure for Acquisition of Property

Sec. 21. (a) The following procedure must be followed before money from the fund may be used to acquire property for a project under this chapter:
(1) The project committee must review and approve a project requiring the acquisition of the property.
(2) The project committee must recommend the project to the governor for approval.
(3) The governor must approve the project as recommended by the project committee and inform the director of the department of the governor's approval.
(b) When the procedure under subsection (a) is completed, the department shall acquire the property subject to the project according to Indiana law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-23.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-22. Management of Property

Sec. 22. Property acquired by the state under this chapter may be managed by any of the following:
(1) The department.
(2) A person with whom the department enters into a management agreement under rules adopted under section 34 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-24.]
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 › 14-12-2-23. Eminent Domain Precluded

Sec. 23. Eminent domain may not be used to acquire property under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-25.]
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 › 14-12-2-24. Strategic Plan

Sec. 24. The project committee shall, with the assistance of the department, adopt and make available to the public a strategic plan to implement the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-26.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-25. Fund; Establishment

Sec. 25. (a) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust fund is established for the purpose of purchasing property as provided in this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).
(3) Fees from environmental license plates issued under IC 9-18-29 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-13.
(4) Money donated to the fund.
(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(c) The department shall administer the fund. The director must approve any purchase of property using money from the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall be paid from the fund.
(e) 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 trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for which the appropriation was made.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund or any other fund.
(h) Subject to this chapter, there is annually appropriated to the department all money in the fund for the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-27.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.24; P.L.198-2016, SEC.637.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-26. Fund; Accounts

Sec. 26. (a) The following accounts are established within the fund:
(1) The state parks account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state park, historic site, or archeological site purposes.
(2) The state forests account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for state forest purposes.
(3) The nature preserves account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for nature preserve purposes.
(4) The fish and wildlife account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for fish or wildlife management purposes.
(5) The outdoor recreation and trails account. Money in this account may be used only to purchase property for outdoor recreation purposes.
(6) The stewardship account. Money in this account may be used only for the following purposes:
(A) Maintenance of property acquired under this chapter.
(B) Costs of removal of structures, debris, and other property that is unsuitable for the intended use of the property to be acquired.
(C) Costs of site preparation related to any of the following:
(i) The public use of the property, such as fences, rest rooms, public ways, trails, and signs.
(ii) Protecting or preserving the property's natural environment.
(iii) Returning the property to the property's natural state.
(D) Not more than ten percent (10%) of the money in the account for the promotion of the purposes of the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program.
(E) To monitor conservation easements acquired under this chapter.
(7) The discretionary account. Subject to section 31.5 of this chapter, money in this account may be used for any purpose for which the accounts listed in subdivisions (1) through (6) may be used.
(b) Money in the accounts of the trust fund may be used as described in subsection (a) and section 31.5 of this chapter for a state or local project approved by the project committee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-28.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-27. Fund Allocations to Stewardship Account

Sec. 27. Nine percent (9%) of the money appropriated to the fund must be allotted to the stewardship account established by section 26(a)(6) of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-29.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-28. Fund; Other Allotments

Sec. 28. After the allotment required under section 27 of this chapter has been made, the following allotments shall be made:
(1) Ten percent (10%) of the balance shall be allotted to each account listed in section 26(a)(1) through 26(a)(5) of this chapter.
(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the balance shall be allotted to the account listed in section 26(a)(7) of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-30.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-29. Fund; Balance in Accounts Not Reverting to Fund

Sec. 29. The balance in an account listed in section 26 of this chapter on June 30 of a year does not revert to the fund on the following July 1.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-31.]
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 › 14-12-2-30. Fund; Use of Money in Accounts

Sec. 30. (a) Money in the accounts of the fund, other than the stewardship account, may be used for the following:
(1) Acquisition costs, such as costs of surveying, title insurance, and other activities associated with the transfer of title to property.
(2) Costs of services and expenses related to acquisition, such as engineering, appraisal, environmental, accounting, project development, and legal services and expenses.
(b) Money in the fund may not be used for the following:
(1) The costs of construction of structures other than those authorized under section 26(a)(6) of this chapter.
(2) The costs of removal (as defined in IC 13-11-2-187) and remedial action (as defined in IC 13-11-2-185) relating to hazardous substances (as defined in IC 13-11-2-98).
(3) The costs of wastewater treatment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-32.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.62; P.L.172-2016, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-31. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-33.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.172-2016, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-31.5. Use of Discretionary Account to Acquire Property

Sec. 31.5. (a) Money from the discretionary account may not be used to acquire property for an approved project unless the approved project receives endorsement and participation from:
(1) a department division associated with the accounts listed in section 26(a)(1) through 26(a)(5) of this chapter; and
(2) nonstate sources or the foundation.
(b) Expenditures from the discretionary account may not exceed one-half (1/2) of the value of a property acquired under this chapter unless:
(1) the approved project advances multiple conservation objectives; and
(2) at least two (2) of the department divisions associated with the accounts listed in section 26(a)(1) through 26(a)(5) of this chapter have endorsed and are participating in the approved project.
(c) If an approved project satisfies the requirements of subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2), the applicant may request that up to two-thirds (2/3) of the value of the acquired property be paid from the discretionary account.
As added by P.L.172-2016, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-32. Fund; Coordination of Expenditures

Sec. 32. Expenditures from the fund shall be coordinated with expenditures by the foundation from the Indiana natural resources fund established by IC 14-12-1-11.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-34.]
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 › 14-12-2-33. Annual Report

Sec. 33. Before October 1 of each year, the project committee shall prepare a report concerning the program established by this chapter for the public and the general assembly. A report prepared for the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-35.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.126; P.L.172-2016, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 2. President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Program › 14-12-2-34. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 34. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-36.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-1. "Corporation" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "corporation" means the following:
(1) A nonprofit corporation formed under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal on August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(2) A municipal corporation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-6-35-2; 14-6-35-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-2. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the hometown Indiana fund established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-3. "Municipal Corporation" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "municipal corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-4. "Program" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the hometown Indiana grant program established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-7. Grants

Sec. 7. The department shall grant money from the fund to eligible corporations for any of the following purposes:
(1) Community parks and recreation areas.
(2) Historic preservation of real property.
(3) Community forestry.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-8. Eligibility for Grants

Sec. 8. To be eligible to receive a grant from the fund for a project, a corporation must do the following:
(1) Apply for the grant in a manner prescribed by rules of the commission.
(2) Provide at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the proposed project through public or private money, labor, or property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-9. Community Park or Recreation Area Grants

Sec. 9. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving a community park or recreation area, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter:
(1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation.
(2) The grant must be used to acquire, develop, or renovate a community park or recreation area.
(3) The community park or recreation area must be on land owned or controlled by the municipal corporation.
(4) The community park or recreation area must be operated and maintained for public recreation.
(5) The applicant must demonstrate the ability of the municipal corporation to operate and maintain the community park or recreation area after completion.
(6) The applicant must demonstrate that the project will be compatible with existing site conditions, including sewers and utility facilities.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-10. Historic Preservation Grants

Sec. 10. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving the historic preservation of real property, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter:
(1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation or a nonprofit corporation that has no affiliation with religion.
(2) The property must be listed in the Indiana State Register of Historic Sites and Structures.
(3) The project must meet professional standards in architecture, history, and archeology established by rules of the commission.
(4) Some of the facilities of the property must regularly be open to the public or be maintained for public benefit.
(5) The applicant must demonstrate that there are adequate provisions, including sufficient identified sources of money, to ensure that the property will be adequately operated and maintained.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-11. Community Forestry Grants

Sec. 11. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving community forestry, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter:
(1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation or a nonprofit corporation that has no affiliation with religion.
(2) The land involved in the project must be on land owned or controlled by the municipal corporation.
(3) The applicant must demonstrate that there are adequate provisions to maintain the completed project.
(4) The applicant must demonstrate the project will be compatible with existing site conditions, including sewers and utility facilities.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-12. Ratings

Sec. 12. The department shall make all grants in accordance with ratings established under criteria established by rule.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-13. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 13. (a) The commission shall adopt the rules required by this chapter under IC 4-22-2.
(b) The commission may adopt other rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 12. State Resource Development › Chapter 3. Hometown Indiana Grant Program › 14-12-3-14. Establishment of Fund

Sec. 14. (a) The hometown Indiana fund is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department shall administer the fund.
(b) Gifts of money to the fund or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund shall be deposited in the fund.
(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-0.3. Continuation of Commission

Sec. 0.3. Notwithstanding IC 4-26-3-27 and IC 4-26-3-27.3 (before their repeal) and the one (1) year delay period ordered by the governor under Executive Order 92-5 issued under IC 4-26-3-11 (before its repeal), the Indiana White River state park development commission is not abolished, and the powers, duties, and functions adhering to it do not terminate on June 30, 1993.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.293.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-1. "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana White River state park development commission.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-2. "Fund"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the White River park development fund created by this chapter.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-3. Purposes of Chapter

Sec. 3. The general purposes of this chapter are to do the following:
(1) Promote the general health and welfare of citizens of Indiana.
(2) Provide for the creation, development, and facilitation of park, exposition, educational, athletic, and recreational projects.
(3) Provide for the operation and maintenance of those projects.
(4) Create a commission with the authority to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-4. Liberal Construction

Sec. 4. This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of Indiana and the inhabitants of Indiana, should be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-5. Creation of Commission

Sec. 5. The Indiana White River state park development commission is created as a public body corporate and politic.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-6. Voting Members

Sec. 6. The commission has ten (10) voting members as follows:
(1) The director or the director's designee.
(2) The executive of the city of Indianapolis or the executive's designee.
(3) The president of Indiana University or the president's designee.
(4) Seven (7) members appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) member for a term ending December 31, 1995.
(B) Two (2) members for terms ending December 31, 1996.
(C) Two (2) members for terms ending December 31, 1997.
(D) Two (2) members for terms ending December 31, 1998.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-7. Term of Voting Members

Sec. 7. The term of a voting member is four (4) years. However, if an appointee is appointed to serve an unexpired term, the appointee serves only until the end of the unexpired term.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-8. Political Party Affiliation of Voting Members

Sec. 8. Two (2) members appointed for terms expiring at the same time may not belong to the same political party.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-9. Legislative Members

Sec. 9. (a) In addition to the voting members of the commission, the governor shall appoint four (4) legislative members from the general assembly from recommendations made by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate as follows:
(1) Two (2) legislative members must be members of the house of representatives, but may not be members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) legislative members must be members of the senate, but may not be members of the same political party.
(b) The legislative members may not:
(1) vote in proceedings of the commission; and
(2) be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.
(c) The legislative members appointed under subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) must meet the following criteria:
(1) At least one (1) member appointed under subsection (a)(1) must represent the legislative district that includes White River State Park.
(2) At least one (1) member appointed under subsection (a)(2) must represent the legislative district that includes White River State Park.
(d) The term of a legislative member is four (4) years, except for the following:
(1) A legislative member's membership on the commission is terminated when the legislative member ceases to be a member of the general assembly.
(2) A legislative member appointed to serve an unexpired term may serve only until the end of that term.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.123-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-10. Eligibility for Reappointment

Sec. 10. A member of the commission is eligible for reappointment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-11. Chairman; Treasurer

Sec. 11. (a) The governor shall designate:
(1) one (1) of the voting members of the commission as chairman; and
(2) one (1) of the voting members of the commission as treasurer.
(b) The chairman and treasurer serve until:
(1) the governor designates another voting member of the commission as chairman or treasurer, respectively, under subsection (a); or
(2) the term of the member designated as chairman or treasurer, respectively, expires;
whichever occurs first.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2021, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-12. Meetings

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall meet on call of any of the following:
(1) The chairman.
(2) The executive director.
(3) Any three (3) voting members.
(b) Seven (7) voting members constitute a quorum.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-13. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 13. (a) Each voting member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Each voting member who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(b) Each legislative member of the commission is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-14. Executive Director

Sec. 14. (a) The governor shall appoint an executive director for the commission.
(b) The executive director serves as the chief administrative officer of the commission.
(c) The executive director shall implement the policies of the commission.
(d) The commission may delegate any of the commission's powers to the executive director.
(e) The executive director may:
(1) hire and terminate commission staff; and
(2) exercise supervisory duties with respect to the staff of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-3(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2021, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-15. Park Project Development Plan

Sec. 15. (a) The commission may design and implement a plan for the establishment and development of park, exposition, educational, athletic, and recreational projects to be located within one (1) mile of the banks of the White River in a consolidated city and county. The projects may include any of the following:
(1) Parks.
(2) Recreational facilities.
(3) Exposition facilities.
(4) Zoos, aquariums, aviaries, or other facilities for animal life.
(5) Facilities for entertainment, meetings, industrial and trade shows, athletic events, and other displays and events of cultural, educational, entertainment, and recreational value.
(6) Other facilities that the commission considers appropriate to the general public welfare and to the cultural, recreational, educational, or civic well-being of the public.
(b) In designing and implementing this plan, the commission may employ the architects, engineers, surveyors, planners, advisors, and consultants that the commission considers appropriate. The commission may seek and accept the advice and comments of other persons and entities, including political subdivisions and public agencies, that the commission considers appropriate.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-16. Acquisition of Property by Purchase or Lease

Sec. 16. (a) The commission may acquire, by purchase or by lease:
(1) any land, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other interests in real property, including land under water and riparian rights; and
(2) any existing facilities, betterments, and improvements;
that the commission considers necessary or convenient for the establishment, development, construction, improvement, or operation of any projects.
(b) Property may be acquired under subsection (a):
(1) upon the terms; and
(2) at the price or rent;
that the commission considers reasonable and that are agreed upon by the commission and the owner.
(c) The commission may acquire land and other interests in real property under subsection (a) by:
(1) gift or bequest; or
(2) condemnation under section 17 of this chapter.
(d) The commission shall take and hold title to the land and other interests in the name of the state of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-5(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-17. Eminent Domain Powers

Sec. 17. (a) The commission may acquire by appropriation under Indiana eminent domain law:
(1) any land, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other interests in real property, including land under water and riparian rights; or
(2) any existing facilities, betterments, and improvements, or other property;
necessary and proper for the creation, development, establishment, maintenance, or operation of a project or any part of a project.
(b) If property is acquired under Indiana eminent domain law, the commission shall use the property only for the specific uses that are stated in the complaint filed under IC 32-24-1-4 and for no other purpose.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.58.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-18. Acquisition of Property From Political Subdivisions or Public Entities

Sec. 18. Each:
(1) county, city, town, township, and other political subdivision of the state; and
(2) public agency, department, and commission;
may, upon the terms and conditions that the proper authorities of the entity and the commission consider reasonable and appropriate, lease, lend, grant, or convey to the commission, at the commission's request, real or personal property, including an interest in the property, owned by the entity that is necessary or convenient to effecting the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-19. Property Improvements

Sec. 19. In establishing and developing projects, the commission may:
(1) construct, reconstruct, establish, build, repair, remodel, enlarge, extend, or add to the facilities, betterments, and improvements; and
(2) clear and prepare any site for construction;
that the commission considers appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-6(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-20. Conveyance of Property to Political Subdivisions or Public Entities

Sec. 20. (a) The commission may sell, transfer, or convey to:
(1) a political subdivision of the state; or
(2) a public agency, department, or commission;
for the consideration and upon the terms that the commission considers appropriate real property, including a facility, betterment, or improvement, within the projects or acquired under this chapter, if the sale, transfer, or conveyance and ownership by the transferee further the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Transfer is subject to the restrictions that the commission considers appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-6(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-21. Management of Park Projects

Sec. 21. (a) The commission may provide for the construction, improvement, development, operation, and management of the projects, including any facilities, betterments, and improvements that are part of the projects, in the manner that the commission considers appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The commission may enter into:
(1) a lease agreement as lessor or sublessor; or
(2) an operating or license agreement;
with respect to all or part of a site, a facility, a betterment, or an improvement that is part of the projects with at least one (1) public or private person or entity, including political subdivisions of the state and public agencies, departments, and commissions, on the terms and conditions that the commission considers appropriate and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-6(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-22. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(a), Part new.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-23. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(b), Part new.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-24. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(c), Part new.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-25. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(d), Part new.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-26. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 1. Indiana White River State Park Development Commission › 14-13-1-27. Feasibility Study

Sec. 27. The commission shall study the feasibility of programs, projects, events, and facilities of national and international significance in the areas of health, nutrition, physical fitness, medical science, recreation, athletics, animal study, veterinary science, and related areas.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29-7(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.49.