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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 2. Director of Department › 14-9-2-1. Creation of Office of Director

Sec. 1. The office of director of the department is created. The governor shall appoint the director, who serves at the pleasure of the governor. The director is the executive and chief administrative officer of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-4 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 2. Director of Department › 14-9-2-2. Appointment and Removal of Deputies, Officers, and Employees

Sec. 2. The director may do the following:
(1) Appoint and remove deputy directors.
(2) Upon the recommendation of the deputy director of a bureau, appoint and remove all officers and employees of the bureau.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-4 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 2. Director of Department › 14-9-2-3. Supervisory Duties

Sec. 3. The director has the following duties:
(1) Supervision of the work of the department and of each of the divisions.
(2) The control of all officers, deputies, inspectors, and employees charged with the enforcement of the penal provisions of this title or of the rules of the commission.
(3) The direct charge of the conservation officers in the enforcement of the laws relating to fisheries and game.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 2. Director of Department › 14-9-2-4. Law Enforcement Powers

Sec. 4. (a) The director may, with the approval of the commission, do the following:
(1) Cooperate with any other department of state government in the enforcement of law.
(2) Assign deputies to aid the other department in making inspections and in the prevention or detection of crime.
(3) Receive similar assistance from the deputies of any other state department.
(b) If deputies or employees of one (1) department are assigned to another department, the deputies or employees shall be paid from the money of the department to which the deputies or employees are assigned.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 2. Director of Department › 14-9-2-5. "Endangered Species"

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "endangered species" means the following:
(1) An endangered species as defined by IC 14-22-34-1.
(2) A native plant species classified by the division of nature preserves as endangered or threatened.
(b) Information that provides the specific or general location of an endangered species or information that, if disclosed, could have a detrimental effect on an endangered species may be kept confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3-4 at the discretion of the director.
As added by P.L.155-2015, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 3. Bureaus of Department › 14-9-3-1. Creation of Bureaus

Sec. 1. The following bureaus are created within the department:
(1) The bureau of lands and cultural resources.
(2) The bureau of administration.
(3) The bureau of resource management.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-6(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 3. Bureaus of Department › 14-9-3-2. Deputy Directors

Sec. 2. Each bureau is headed by a deputy director. Each deputy director:
(1) must be professionally or technically qualified for the position; and
(2) shall be employed in accordance with IC 14-9-7.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-6(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 4. Divisions of Department › 14-9-4-1. Establishment of Divisions

Sec. 1. The following divisions are established within the department:
(1) Administrative support services.
(2) Asset management.
(3) Engineering.
(4) Entomology and plant pathology.
(5) Finance.
(6) Fish and wildlife.
(7) Forestry.
(8) Historic preservation and archeology.
(9) Human resources.
(10) Land acquisition.
(11) Law enforcement.
(12) Management information systems.
(13) Nature preserves.
(14) Communications.
(15) Reclamation.
(16) State parks.
(17) Water.
(18) State land office.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-2-1-4 part; 14-3-3-6(c); 14-3-3.3-2(a) part; 14-3-3.4-2 part; 14-3-4-1(d); 14-4-5-4 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.209; P.L.167-2011, SEC.12; P.L.151-2012, SEC.8; P.L.111-2016, SEC.8; P.L.127-2022, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 4. Divisions of Department › 14-9-4-2. Creation, Consolidation, or Abolition of Divisions or Bureaus

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may, with the approval of the governor, create divisions other than the divisions established by section 1 of this chapter as the work of the department develops and as is necessary to differentiate the various functions of the department.
(b) The commission may, with the approval of the governor, merge, consolidate, and abolish bureaus and divisions other than the division of law enforcement as the work of the department develops and as is necessary to consolidate, coordinate, or reduce the functions of the department.
(c) In the creation, consolidation, or abolition of bureaus or divisions, the commission may not do the following:
(1) Exercise a power or duty not otherwise provided by law.
(2) Abdicate or otherwise avoid the execution of a duty imposed by law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-6(d), (e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 4. Divisions of Department › 14-9-4-3. State Entomologist; State Forester

Sec. 3. The:
(1) director of the division of entomology and plant pathology is the state entomologist; and
(2) director of the division of forestry is the state forester.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-1-8; 14-7-1-17.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 5. Revolving Funds of Divisions › 14-9-5-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the revolving fund of a division.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 5. Revolving Funds of Divisions › 14-9-5-2. Revolving Funds

Sec. 2. All money accruing to the use of a division, other than a regular or specific appropriation made by the general assembly, is considered to constitute a revolving fund for the use of the division.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-18 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 5. Revolving Funds of Divisions › 14-9-5-3. Money Reverting to State General Fund

Sec. 3. Money in a fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-18 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.66-2008, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-1. Creation of Advisory Council

Sec. 1. An advisory council is established to serve both of the following:
(1) The bureau of lands and cultural resources.
(2) The bureau of resource management.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.1; P.L.127-2022, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-2. Members

Sec. 2. (a) The advisory council consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor.
(b) Not more than four (4) members may be of the same political party.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.2; P.L.133-2012, SEC.168.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-3. Terms of Members

Sec. 3. The term of a member of a council is three (3) years. The terms must be staggered so that the terms of not more than three (3) members may expire in a year.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.169.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-4. Filling of Vacancies

Sec. 4. A vacancy on a council caused by a reason other than an expired term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-5. Travel Expenses

Sec. 5. The members are entitled to receive traveling expenses that are necessarily incident to the performance of official functions.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. The advisory council:
(1) shall hold a meeting in January of each calendar year; and
(2) may hold meetings at the call of the chairperson.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.4; P.L.133-2012, SEC.170.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-7. Chairpersons and Officers

Sec. 7. During the meeting held in January of each calendar year, the advisory council shall elect the following:
(1) A chairperson and vice chairperson.
(2) Any other officer needed to carry out the business of the advisory council.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.5; P.L.133-2012, SEC.171.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 6. Advisory Council › 14-9-6-8. Action in Advisory Capacity

Sec. 8. (a) The advisory council shall act in an advisory capacity to the department and the commission with respect to the bureaus on matters pertaining to the following:
(1) Policy.
(2) Administration of all programs and facilities under the control and management of the bureau.
(3) The programs conducted by the department in the areas served by the bureau.
(b) The advisory council may not act in any capacity on specific license or permit applications.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-10(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 7. Employees of Department › 14-9-7-1. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-12(a), (b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 7. Employees of Department › 14-9-7-2. Personnel Procedures

Sec. 2. The department shall develop the necessary procedures to ensure that the required knowledge, ability, education, and experience qualifications are met by the employees of the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-12(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 7. Employees of Department › 14-9-7-3. Applicability of Ic 14-9-8 to Law Enforcement Division Employees

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, IC 14-9-8 applies to employees of the law enforcement division.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-12(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 7. Employees of Department › 14-9-7-4. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-1. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.26-2008, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-2. "Division" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "division" refers to the law enforcement division.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-3. Organization of Division

Sec. 3. The law enforcement division shall be organized in conformity with rules adopted by the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-4. Purchases

Sec. 4. The department shall purchase all property, supplies, and equipment for the division.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-5. Compensation of Director and Conservation Officers

Sec. 5. The salaries and compensation of the division director and the conservation officers shall be fixed by the director and approved by the budget agency as provided by Indiana law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-1(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-6. Appointment of Director

Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the director of the division in accordance with a recommendation of the director. The division director:
(1) is in charge of the division and has general supervision of the work of the division;
(2) serves at the pleasure of the governor;
(3) shall be selected on the basis of training and experience; and
(4) must have had at least five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a law enforcement agency closely associated with conservation to equip the division director for the position.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-7. Duties of Director

Sec. 7. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, do the following:
(1) Establish classification of ranks, grades, and positions in the division.
(2) Designate the authority and responsibility of each rank.
(3) For each rank, grade, and position, set standards of qualifications and fix the prerequisite of training, education, and experience.
(b) The division director may, with the approval of the director, designate the rank, grade, and position to be held by each employee of the division. The division director may assign and reassign each employee of the division to serve at the stations and perform the duties that the division director designates.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-8. Appointment of Personnel

Sec. 8. The division director shall, with the approval of the director, appoint personnel to the ranks, grades, and positions within the division.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-4(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-9. Political Activities Not to Be Required

Sec. 9. An officer appointee or a conservation officer of the division may not be ordered in any manner to do any of the following:
(1) Engage in the activities or interest of any of the following:
(A) A political party.
(B) A candidate for public office.
(C) A candidate for nomination to public office.
(2) Participate in any manner in a political campaign for the nomination or election of candidates to public office.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-4(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-10. Worker's Compensation

Sec. 10. (a) Injury, death, or occupational disease of a conservation officer arising out of and during the course of the performance of the officer's duties as a conservation officer is compensable under IC 22-3.
(b) For the purposes of this chapter and IC 22-3, all conservation officers are conclusively presumed to have accepted the compensation provisions of IC 22-3.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-11. Training and Examinations

Sec. 11. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, organize and conduct a training school for officer candidates and other employees of the division. A conservation officer may not be assigned to regular active duty until the officer has received training and successfully passed a course prescribed by the division director. The division director shall periodically prescribe and conduct supplemental training courses for all conservation officers of the division.
(b) The division director shall devise and administer examinations designed to test applicants in the qualifications required for the rank, grade, or position. Only those applicants who best meet the prerequisites may be appointed.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(a), (b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-12. Probationary Employees

Sec. 12. All new conservation officers appointed to the division are probationary employees for one (1) year from the date of appointment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-13. Ineligibility for Reappointment

Sec. 13. A person who:
(1) is discharged from the division; or
(2) withdraws before the completion of two (2) years of duty from date of appointment;
is not eligible for reappointment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-14. Discharge, Demotion, or Suspension

Sec. 14. (a) The division director may, with the approval of the director, discharge, demote, or temporarily suspend an employee of the division, for cause, after preferring charges in writing.
(b) An employee who is discharged or demoted is entitled to a public hearing before the department if the employee demands a hearing within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the charges. The employee may be represented by counsel.
(c) The findings of the department are final, except that the employee may appeal to the appropriate court.
(d) A probationary employee may be discharged without charges being made and is not entitled to a hearing.
(e) A conservation officer may not be discharged because of political affiliation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-15. Uniforms and Equipment

Sec. 15. (a) The department shall provide the conservation officers of the division the uniforms and equipment necessary to the performance of their duties. All uniforms and equipment remain the property of the state.
(b) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, charge against an employee of the division the value of property lost or destroyed through carelessness or neglect of the employee. The value of the equipment shall be deducted from the pay of the employee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-16. Powers and Duties of Conservation Officers

Sec. 16. (a) A conservation officer of the division:
(1) has all necessary police powers to enforce the natural resources laws; and
(2) may, without warrant, arrest a person for a violation of those laws when committed in the officer's presence.
(b) A conservation officer shall do the following:
(1) Detect and prevent violations of natural resources laws.
(2) Enforce natural resources laws and rules.
(3) Perform other related duties that are imposed upon conservation officers by law.
(c) A conservation officer has the same power with respect to natural resources matters and the enforcement of the laws relating to natural resources laws as have law enforcement officers in their respective jurisdictions. A warrant of arrest or search warrant issued by proper authority may be executed by a conservation officer in any county.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-17. Police and Arrest Powers

Sec. 17. A conservation officer:
(1) is a law enforcement officer under IC 9-13-2-92 and IC 35-31.5-2-185 and has the power to enforce Indiana laws and without warrant to arrest for the violation of any of those laws when committed in the officer's presence;
(2) is a police officer under IC 9-13-2-127;
(3) has the power of law enforcement officers to arrest under IC 35-33-1-1; and
(4) has the power to enforce Indiana laws and may exercise all powers granted by law to state police officers, sheriffs, and members of police departments.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-18. Carrying Arms

Sec. 18. (a) A uniformed conservation officer shall carry arms in the performance of the officer's duty.
(b) A nonuniformed conservation officer may carry arms in the performance of the officer's duty.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-19. Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Director, Officer, or Employee

Sec. 19. A person who knowingly obstructs, hinders, or interferes with:
(1) the director;
(2) the division director;
(3) a conservation officer; or
(4) an employee or agent of the division of fish and wildlife;
in lawful discharge of the individual's duty in the enforcement of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-20. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officers; Investigations

Sec. 20. The division shall do the following:
(1) Cooperate with the law enforcement officers of the state in the detection of the violation of Indiana natural resources laws.
(2) Conduct investigations as necessary to secure the evidence that may be essential to the conviction of alleged violators of Indiana natural resources laws.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-21. Conservation Officers Fish and Wildlife Fund

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund established by this section.
(b) The conservation officers fish and wildlife fund is established. The department shall administer the fund. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for special law enforcement investigations of fish and wildlife violations. The expenditures authorized under this subsection include the purchase and repair of decoys (as defined in IC 14-22-40-2).
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the amount of money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year exceeds thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), the treasurer of state shall transfer the excess from the fund into the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.133-1996, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-21.5. Conservation Officers Marine Enforcement Fund

Sec. 21.5. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the conservation officers marine enforcement fund established by this section.
(b) The conservation officers marine enforcement fund is established. The department shall administer the fund. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for marine enforcement efforts associated with recreational boating on Indiana waters, including uses described in IC 14-9-9-5.
(c) The fund consists of watercraft registration fees paid by boat owners and deposited under IC 9-18.1-14.5-6. Money deposited in the fund is annually appropriated and allotted to the department to carry out the purposes of this section. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, the department may transfer from the fund to the counties with special boat patrol needs fund (IC 14-9-9-5) an amount that does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of money deposited into the fund.
As added by P.L.233-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.178-2019, SEC.64; P.L.164-2020, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-22. Retirement of Conservation Officers

Sec. 22. Whenever a conservation officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the department shall, in recognition of the officer's service to the department, do the following:
(1) Permit the officer to retain the standard hand service weapon the department issued to the officer.
(2) Issue the officer a badge that indicates the officer is a retired conservation officer.
(3) Issue the officer an identification card that contains the following information:
(A) The name of the department.
(B) The name of the officer.
(C) The officer's rank in the department.
(D) That the officer is retired.
(E) That the officer is authorized to retain the service weapon issued to the officer by the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-23. "Turn in a Poacher" Program

Sec. 23. (a) The "turn in a poacher" program is established within the division for the purpose of encouraging citizen participation in deterring the unlawful taking or possession of game, fish, or nongame wildlife.
(b) Under the program the department shall accomplish the purpose set out in subsection (a) by doing the following:
(1) Providing a toll free telephone service.
(2) Developing and conducting a publicity campaign for the program.
(3) Conducting investigations initiated through citizen participation in the enforcement of game, fish, and nongame wildlife laws.
(4) Approving and coordinating reward payments.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-24. Persons Authorized to Enforce Fish and Wildlife Laws

Sec. 24. The director may authorize a person who is not a conservation officer to enforce Indiana fish and wildlife laws as if the person were a conservation officer under the following conditions:
(1) The person must be a full-time law enforcement officer in Indiana or a full-time conservation law enforcement officer from another state, the United States, or Canada.
(2) The person's employer must agree, in writing, to continue the person's level of compensation, including all insurance, medical, retirement, and other benefits, and must agree that no additional compensation or benefits will be paid by the state.
(3) The authorization may not be for longer than ninety (90) days, but the authorization may be renewed.
(4) The authorization must relate to a specific problem or operation.
(5) The authorization must be in writing.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-14(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-25. Conservation Officers Authorized to Work With Law Enforcement Agencies

Sec. 25. The director may authorize a conservation officer to work temporarily with a law enforcement agency in Indiana, another state, or Canada under the following conditions:
(1) The authorization may not be for longer than thirty (30) days, but the authorization may be renewed.
(2) The authorization must relate to a specific problem or operation.
(3) The authorization must be in writing.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-14(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-27. Conservation Reserve Officer Assisting in Enforcement of Watercraft Laws

Sec. 27. (a) A conservation reserve officer may be appointed to assist the division in the enforcement of watercraft laws and for no other purpose. A conservation reserve officer must be appointed in the same manner that a conservation officer is appointed.
(b) A conservation reserve officer:
(1) may not be a conservation officer;
(2) has the police powers of a conservation officer to enforce watercraft laws, except as limited by the rules of the department;
(3) to the extent that money is appropriated for a purpose listed in this subdivision, may receive:
(A) a uniform allowance;
(B) compensation for time lost from other employment because of court appearances;
(C) insurance for life, accident, and sickness coverage;
(D) compensation for lake patrol duties that the division director assigns and approves for compensation; or
(E) any combination of benefits specified in clauses (A) through (D);
(4) is not eligible to participate in a pension program provided for conservation officers;
(5) may not be appointed until completion of the following:
(A) A minimum of forty (40) hours of general reserve officer training.
(B) A minimum of twelve (12) hours in addition to the training under subdivision (A) in the enforcement of watercraft laws.
(C) A probationary period specified by rule of the department;
(6) may not:
(A) make an arrest;
(B) conduct a search or seizure of a person or property; or
(C) carry a firearm;
unless the conservation reserve officer successfully completes a pre-basic course under IC 5-2-1-9(f); and
(7) may be covered by the medical treatment and burial expense provisions of the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6) and the worker's occupational diseases law (IC 22-3-7).
If compensability of an injury covered under subdivision (7) is an issue, the administrative procedures of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 and IC 22-3-7 must be used to resolve the issue.
(c) A conservation reserve officer carrying out lake patrol duties under this chapter is immune from liability under IC 34-30-12, notwithstanding the payment of compensation to the conservation reserve officer.
(d) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section and to limit the authority of conservation reserve officers.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.252. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.109.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 8. Law Enforcement › 14-9-8-28. Salaries

Sec. 28. (a) The natural resources commission shall categorize salaries of enforcement officers within each rank based upon the rank held and the number of years of service in the department through the twentieth year. The salary ranges that the commission assigns to each rank shall be divided into a base salary and fifteen (15) increments above the base salary with:
(1) the base salary in the rank paid to a person with less than one (1) year of service in the department; and
(2) the highest salary in the rank paid to a person with at least fifteen (15) years of service in the department.
(b) The salary matrix prescribed by this section shall be reviewed and approved by the state budget agency biennially in even-numbered years before implementation.
(c) The salaries for law enforcement officers of the law enforcement division of the department must be equal to the salaries of police employees of the state police department under IC 10-11-2-13, based upon years of service in the department and rank held.
(d) The requirement of subsection (c) does not affect:
(1) any rights or liabilities accrued; or
(2) any proceedings begun;
on or before June 30, 1999. Those rights, liabilities, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior civil law and procedure as if the requirement of subsection (c) had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.206-1999, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.42; P.L.234-2007, SEC.307; P.L.114-2022, SEC.25; P.L.201-2023, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-2. "Fiscal Body" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fiscal body" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6(1) or IC 36-1-2-6(2), whichever applies.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-3. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the counties with special boat patrol needs fund established by section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-4. "Lake" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lake" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-137(1).
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-5. Establishment of Fund; Operation

Sec. 5. (a) The counties with special boat patrol needs fund is established exclusively to provide grants to certain counties to provide law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within the counties.
(b) The department shall administer the fund. Money in the fund includes money transferred from the conservation officers marine enforcement fund (IC 14-9-8-21.5). Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the department and shall be used exclusively for the enforcement of laws pertaining to watercraft on lakes or boundary waters located in counties with special boat patrol needs as described in this chapter.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.233-2003, SEC.5; P.L.219-2014, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-6. Distribution of Grants From Fund; Formula

Sec. 6. The department shall develop a formula for the distribution of grants from the fund. The formula must take into account at least the following factors:
(1) The number of lakes or boundary waters located within the county.
(2) The extent of boat usage for each lake or boundary waters in the county.
(3) The total number of acres of lake or boundary waters surface within the county.
(4) The extent to which law enforcement services on the lakes or boundary waters located within the county are provided by the county.
(5) Any other pertinent factor that affects the extent to which law enforcement services are provided on lakes or boundary waters located within the county.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-7. Grant Eligibility Requirements

Sec. 7. For a county to be eligible to receive a grant from the fund, each year in which a grant is sought the following must occur:
(1) The county sheriff must submit to the fiscal body an estimated budget request to provide special needs boat patrol on lakes or boundary waters located within the county. If the county sheriff does not request a grant from the fund, the fiscal body may complete an estimated budget.
(2) If the budget request is approved, the fiscal body must timely apply to the department, on forms provided by the department, for a grant under this chapter.
(3) The department must certify the information on the application and, based on the formula developed under section 6 of this chapter, determine:
(A) whether the county may receive a grant; and
(B) the amount of the grant the county may receive;
under this chapter.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2011, SEC.1; P.L.219-2014, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-8. Restrictions on Grant Usage

Sec. 8. (a) If a county is awarded a grant under this chapter, the county must establish a special account within the county's general fund. The grant must be deposited in the special account for the county sheriff's or fiscal body's exclusive use in providing law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within the county.
(b) The county sheriff or fiscal body may use grant money as authorized under this chapter without appropriation. However, itemized receipts for expenditures of money granted from the fund must be submitted for inspection and review upon request of the department. At the request of the department, the county auditor of the participating county shall conduct an audit of the account.
(c) The receipt of a grant under this chapter may not be used as a basis for lowering the county's maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levy.
(d) All individuals providing law enforcement services using a grant under this chapter, whether under the authority of the county sheriff or under a contract with the fiscal body, must meet the minimum training requirement set forth in IC 5-2-1-9.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2011, SEC.2; P.L.219-2014, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 9. Department of Natural Resources › Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs › 14-9-9-10. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 10. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including rules governing:
(1) the deadlines for applying for a grant under this chapter; and
(2) the types of expenses incurred by a county sheriff's department in providing the law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters in the county for which grant money may be used.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2014, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-1. Establishment and Members of Commission

Sec. 1. The natural resources commission is established. The commission consists of twelve (12) members as follows:
(1) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation or the commissioner's designee.
(2) The commissioner of the department of environmental management or the commissioner's designated deputy.
(3) The director of the office of tourism development or the director's designee (before July 1, 2020) or the director of the Indiana destination development corporation or the director's designee (after June 30, 2020).
(4) The director of the department.
(5) The chairperson of the advisory council established by IC 14-9-6-1.
(6) The president of the Indiana academy of science or the president's designee.
(7) Six (6) citizen members appointed by the governor, at least two (2) of whom must have knowledge, experience, or education in the environment or in natural resource conservation. Not more than three (3) citizen members may be of the same political party.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(a), (c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.229-2005, SEC.9; P.L.95-2006, SEC.7; P.L.78-2019, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-2. Filling of Vacancies of Ex Officio Members

Sec. 2. The governor may fill a vacancy in the ex officio membership of the commission by temporary appointment. However, the term of a member appointed terminates upon the filling of the office.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-3. Citizen Members

Sec. 3. (a) The term of a citizen member of the commission is three (3) years.
(b) The governor may remove a citizen member for cause.
(c) The governor shall appoint a person to fill a vacancy in the citizen membership of the commission caused by death, resignation, removal, or other cause for the unexpired term.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(c) 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 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-4. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 4. (a) The members of the commission who are not state employees are entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day that the members are engaged in the official business of the commission.
(b) The members of the commission are entitled to reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, 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.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(d) 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 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-5. Officers

Sec. 5. (a) One (1) time each year the commission shall elect officers from the membership of the commission. The officers must include the following:
(1) A chairman, who shall preside at meetings.
(2) A vice chairman, who shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairman.
(3) A secretary, who shall cause the preparation and maintenance of records of the business of the commission.
(b) Officers:
(1) serve for terms of one (1) year; and
(2) may be reelected by the membership of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 10. Natural Resources Commission › Chapter 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-6. Quorum

Sec. 6. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, the exercise of powers, or the performance of duties.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(d) 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 1. Establishment of Commission › 14-10-1-7. Meetings

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall have at least four (4) regular meetings in each fiscal year and as many additional or special meetings as the commission's business, powers, or duties require.
(b) The chairman:
(1) may call a special meeting; and
(2) shall call a special meeting at the request of any five (5) members.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-3(d) 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 2. Powers and Duties of Commission › 14-10-2-0.3. Transfer of Power to Establish Fees; Treatment of Rules

Sec. 0.3. On May 13, 2005, the powers of the department to establish fees are transferred to the commission. After May 13, 2005, the commission may exercise any power delegated to the department to establish fees, and a rule of the department that establishes a fee for any of the following shall be treated as a rule of the commission:
(1) Programs of the department or the commission.
(2) Facilities owned or operated by the department, the commission, or a lessee of the department or the commission.
(3) Licenses issued by the commission, the department, or the director of the department.
(4) Inspections or other similar services under this title performed by the department or an assistant or employee of the department.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.291.