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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-3. License; Issuance; Form; Electronic Affirmation

Sec. 3. (a) An applicant for a hunting, trapping, or fishing license must provide the last four (4) digits of the applicant's Social Security number in order to obtain the license. Social Security numbers acquired under this subsection shall be kept confidential and used only to carry out the purposes of the Title IV-D program.
(b) The director and agents appointed by the director as authorized representatives of the department shall issue hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.
(c) The clerk of the circuit court in each county may issue hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.
(d) Each hunting, trapping, or fishing license must be in a form prescribed by the director.
(e) All licenses, stamps, or permits purchased electronically are valid only with the original signature or electronic affirmation of the licensee on the form or device prescribed by the director. The licensee's signature or electronic affirmation serves as an affidavit that the license, stamp, or permit information is true and accurate.
(f) A person who violates the confidentiality requirement of subsection (a) commits a Class A infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.188-2001, SEC.2; P.L.52-2002, SEC.2; P.L.86-2002, SEC.4; P.L.176-2002, SEC.8; P.L.1-2003, SEC.59; P.L.225-2005, SEC.20; P.L.155-2015, SEC.12; P.L.195-2017, SEC.11; P.L.127-2022, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-4. License; Expiration

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in IC 14-22-13-9 and IC 14-22-15-3, each yearly hunting or fishing license expires on March 31 immediately following the date on which the license became effective.
(b) A yearly trapping license expires on March 31 immediately following the date on which the license became effective.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.4; P.L.225-2005, SEC.21; P.L.289-2013, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-5. Hunter Education

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to an individual issued an apprentice license under IC 14-22-12-1.7.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), in addition to other requirements for obtaining a hunting license, a person born after December 31, 1986, must have successfully completed the course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35.
(c) If an applicant for a hunting license who is subject to subsection (b) requests that a hunter education course be offered in the applicant's county of residence, the department or the department's agent shall offer a hunting safety course under IC 14-22-35 in the applicant's county of residence not more than ninety-two (92) days after receiving a request.
(d) An applicant for a hunting license who is born after December 31, 1986, and qualifies for a special circumstances hunting safety card under IC 14-22-12-1.8 must attend a hunter education course offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35 but is not required to successfully complete the final exam.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-2.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.14-2008, SEC.1; P.L.204-2014, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-6. Possession of Hunting License

Sec. 6. Except as provided in sections 1 and 18 of this chapter, every person must have a hunting license in the person's possession when hunting.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-3(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.132-2006, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-7. Possession of Trapping License

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, every person must have a trapping license in the person's possession when trapping.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-3(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-8. Fishing License and Trout - Salmon Stamp Requirements; Exceptions

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to the following:
(1) A person who is:
(A) a resident of Indiana; and
(B) an individual born before April 1, 1943.
(2) A person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(3) A person who is legally blind.
(4) A person who is a resident patient of a state mental institution.
(5) A person who is:
(A) a resident of a health facility (as defined in IC 16-18-2-167) licensed in Indiana; and
(B) taking part in a supervised activity of the health facility.
(6) A person who:
(A) is a resident of Indiana; and
(B) has a developmental disability (as defined by IC 12-7-2-61).
(7) A person whose only participation in fishing is to assist an individual described in subdivision (3), (4), (5), or (6).
(8) A resident of Indiana who fishes during a free sport fishing day designated under IC 14-22-18.
(b) Every person must have a fishing license in the person's possession when fishing in:
(1) waters containing state owned fish;
(2) waters of the state; or
(3) boundary waters of the state.
(c) Every person must have a valid electronically generated trout-salmon stamp in the person's possession to legally fish for or take trout or salmon in:
(1) waters containing state owned fish;
(2) waters of the state; or
(3) boundary waters of the state.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-3(c), (d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.84-2000, SEC.1; P.L.149-2002, SEC.1; P.L.14-2007, SEC.1; P.L.18-2009, SEC.2; P.L.155-2015, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-9. Special Licenses

Sec. 9. If a special hunting, trapping, or fishing license is issued, a regular license is not required.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-3(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-10. Resident Licenses for Nonresidents

Sec. 10. (a) A nonresident of Indiana who is on active duty with a branch or department of the armed forces of the United States while stationed in Indiana may hunt or fish in Indiana after obtaining the proper resident license. A nonresident described in this subsection must carry on the nonresident's person, when fishing or hunting, the license and a card or other evidence that identifies the nonresident as an individual qualified to obtain a license under this subsection.
(b) A nonresident of Indiana who:
(1) is less than eighteen (18) years of age; and
(2) has a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is a resident of Indiana;
may hunt, fish, or trap in Indiana after obtaining the proper resident license.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.77-2000, SEC.1; P.L.151-2012, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-11. Resident Members of Armed Forces

Sec. 11. A resident of Indiana on leave from the armed forces of the United States may hunt or fish any species in season without a license for the duration of the person's leave. However, when the person is hunting or fishing, the person must show the person's leave orders and motor vehicle driver's license or voter registration card to prove residence in Indiana to a law enforcement officer requesting to see the leave orders and license or card.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-4.1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.93.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-12. Form; Scope of Rules or Restrictions

Sec. 12. (a) Each license, permit, certificate, seal, stamp, tag, order, and rule required or authorized by this article must be in the form prescribed by the director, unless otherwise provided in this article.
(b) A rule or restriction that the director is authorized by this article to make or prescribe and incorporate in or attach to a license or permit issued under this article means only the rules or restrictions that are:
(1) necessary and proper for adequate protection or propagation of wild animals; or
(2) necessary to promote the general purpose of this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-27.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-13. Resident License Falsely Procured by Nonresident

Sec. 13. (a) A nonresident of Indiana may not represent falsely to an officer or agent authorized to sell a license or permit under this article that the nonresident is a resident of Indiana for the purpose of procuring a resident license or permit under this article.
(b) A license or permit procured by violating this section:
(1) is void; and
(2) does not confer a right or privilege to engage in the pursuit mentioned in the license or permit.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-28.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-14. Possession; Display to Enforcement Officers; Alteration

Sec. 14. (a) A person who has procured a license or permit required under this article must have the license or permit on the person when engaged in the pursuit for which the license or permit was issued. Upon request of an officer authorized to enforce this article or the fish and wildlife laws of Indiana, the person must produce and exhibit the license or permit. If the person does not produce and exhibit the license or permit, the person may not engage in the pursuit authorized by the license or permit.
(b) A person or an authorized licensing agent may not falsify, predate, change, alter, or counterfeit a license or permit issued under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-29.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-16. Interstate Agreements Regarding Boundary Waters and Ohio River

Sec. 16. (a) If a state bordering Indiana permits the holder of an Indiana resident fishing license to fish in the bordering state's part of public waters forming a common boundary line between the bordering state and Indiana without obtaining a nonresident fishing license issued by the bordering state, the director may enter into an interstate agreement on behalf of Indiana with the bordering state to permit the holder of an equivalent resident fishing license of the bordering state to fish in the Indiana part of the waters without obtaining an Indiana nonresident fishing license.
(b) The director may, on behalf of Indiana, enter into a reciprocal agreement with Kentucky that recognizes a hunting or trapping license issued by either state as valid on the other state's part of the main stem of the Ohio River.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-24.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-17. Violations

Sec. 17. A person who violates section 6, 7, or 8 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-8(d)(1).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-18. Free Hunting Days

Sec. 18. (a) The director may designate not more than four (4) days each year as free hunting days for youth hunters.
(b) During a free hunting day for youth hunters designated under subsection (a), a resident who is less than eighteen (18) years of age may:
(1) hunt using hunting methods that are designated by the director and that are legal for that hunting season; and
(2) exercise the same privileges that a resident is entitled to under IC 14-22-12-1(24).
A youth hunter is not required to pay a fee or possess a hunting license.
(c) A youth hunter who hunts during a free hunting day for youth hunters under this section must:
(1) comply with the conditions and rules adopted by the director; and
(2) be accompanied by an individual who:
(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(B) holds a valid hunting license under IC 14-22-12 or is not required to have a hunting license under this chapter.
(d) The individual under subsection (c)(2) who accompanies the youth hunter:
(1) must be in close enough proximity to monitor the youth hunter's activities and communicate with the youth hunter at all times; and
(2) may assist the youth hunter, including calling, but may not carry a firearm or bow and arrow.
As added by P.L.132-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.18-2009, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-19. Antlered Deer License Lottery; Rules

Sec. 19. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish and operate a lottery system to allow an individual to purchase a license to take more than one (1) antlered deer within a one (1) year period.
(b) The rules adopted under subsection (a) must include the following provisions:
(1) A provision stating that an individual must have held and used a valid license to take a deer under IC 14-22-12 within the same year in order to participate in the lottery under this section.
(2) A provision stating that the fee for participating in the lottery under this section is thirty dollars ($30).
(3) A provision stating that the drawing for the lottery under this section will be held on December 15.
(4) A provision stating that there will be only one hundred (100) licenses awarded under the lottery.
(5) A provision stating that the season for the deer hunt for which a license is awarded under the lottery is the first week of January.
As added by P.L.22-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 11. Licenses and Permits; General Provisions › 14-22-11-20. Symbol of Anatomical Gift on License; Rules

Sec. 20. (a) The department shall place an identifying symbol of the individual's intention to make an anatomical gift on the face of the resident license to hunt, fish, or trap that is issued to the individual.
(b) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for issuing licenses with an identifying symbol indicating the donation of an anatomical gift that may include the process of purchasing a license in person at a license agent or an online transaction.
As added by P.L.11-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-1.5. "Qualified Individual"; Reduced Fee Licenses

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "qualified individual" means an individual who:
(1) is a resident of Indiana;
(2) has served in the armed forces of the United States; and
(3) has a service connected disability, as evidenced by:
(A) records of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(B) disability retirement benefits awarded to the individual under laws administered by the United States Department of Defense.
(b) A qualified individual is entitled to reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses under this section.
(c) Each year a qualified individual may obtain:
(1) both:
(A) a resident yearly license to fish; and
(B) a resident yearly license to hunt; or
(2) a resident yearly license to hunt and fish;
by paying a reduced license fee of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) instead of the fee prescribed by section 1 of this chapter.
(d) Each decade a qualified individual may obtain:
(1) both:
(A) a resident license to fish that is valid for ten (10) years; and
(B) a resident license to hunt that is valid for ten (10) years; or
(2) a resident license to hunt and fish that is valid for ten (10) years;
by paying a reduced license fee of twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50).
(e) An applicant for a reduced fee license under this section must do the following:
(1) Request the license from:
(A) the department;
(B) an agent appointed by the director under IC 14-22-11-3; or
(C) the clerk of the circuit court who is an authorized representative of the department under IC 14-22-11-3 in the county in which the individual resides.
(2) Present evidence that the applicant is a qualified individual.
As added by P.L.188-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-1.7. Apprentice Hunting License

Sec. 1.7. (a) As used in this section, "apprentice hunter" means an individual who hunts under an apprentice hunting license issued under this section.
(b) The department may issue an apprentice hunting license to a resident or nonresident in lieu of any hunting license authorized under section 1 of this chapter.
(c) The commission shall establish a fee to be paid by an applicant for an apprentice hunting license issued under this section.
(d) An apprentice hunter may hunt in Indiana without completing the course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35.
(e) An apprentice hunter must:
(1) comply with the requirements under this article and the rules adopted by the director; and
(2) while hunting be accompanied by an individual who:
(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(B) either holds a valid hunting license issued under this chapter or is not required to have a hunting license under IC 14-22-11.
(f) An individual described in subsection (e)(2) who accompanies an apprentice hunter:
(1) must be in close enough proximity to monitor the apprentice hunter's activities and communicate with the apprentice hunter at all times; and
(2) may not accompany more than two (2) holders of an apprentice hunting license at one (1) time.
(g) An individual may not purchase more than three (3) apprentice hunting licenses of any type during the individual's lifetime.
As added by P.L.14-2008, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-1.8. Special Circumstances Hunter; Card

Sec. 1.8. (a) As used in this section, "individual with special circumstances" means an individual who:
(1) has a developmental disability (as defined by IC 12-7-2-61);
(2) is determined to be a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8); or
(3) has a permanent disability as determined by rules adopted by the department.
(b) As used in this section, "special circumstances hunter" means an individual with special circumstances who hunts under a special circumstances hunting safety card issued under this section.
(c) As used in this section, "special circumstances hunting safety card" refers to the card issued to a special circumstances hunter.
(d) The department may issue a special circumstances hunting safety card to a resident or nonresident who qualifies under the rules adopted by the department as authorized under this section.
(e) The commission shall establish the criteria for determining qualifications for a special circumstances hunting safety card.
(f) A special circumstances hunter may hunt in Indiana if the special circumstances hunter attends the course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35.
(g) A special circumstances hunter must:
(1) comply with the requirements under this article, including obtaining a valid hunting license issued under IC 14-22-11, and the rules adopted by the department; and
(2) while hunting, be accompanied by an individual who:
(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(B) holds a valid hunting license issued under IC 14-22-11.
(h) An individual described in subsection (g)(2) who accompanies a special circumstances hunter:
(1) must be in close enough proximity to monitor the special circumstances hunter's activities and communicate with the special circumstances hunter at all times; and
(2) may not accompany more than two (2) holders of a special circumstances hunting safety card at one (1) time.
(i) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.
As added by P.L.204-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-2. Use of Fees to Increase Upland Game Bird Population

Sec. 2. Except for a license sold under IC 14-22-31-8, the department shall use the following to increase the upland game bird population in Indiana:
(1) Four dollars ($4) from the cost of every nonresident license to hunt any game for any period in any manner.
(2) Forty dollars ($40) from the cost of every nonresident license to hunt deer for any period in any manner.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-3. Deposits in Deer Research and Management Fund; Use of Fees

Sec. 3. The department shall deposit in the fish and wildlife fund twenty dollars ($20) from the cost of every nonresident license to hunt deer for any time in any manner. The department shall transfer the revenue deposited under this section from the fish and wildlife fund to the deer research and management fund. However, a transfer is not required if the budget agency finds that it would reduce the balance in the fish and wildlife fund to less than three million dollars ($3,000,000) at the end of the state fiscal year.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.83.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-4. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.195-2017, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-5. Duplicate Licenses; Electronic Affirmation

Sec. 5. (a) The department may issue a duplicate license to replace a lost license issued to an individual under section 1 of this chapter.
(b) A duplicate license under subsection (a) is valid only with the signature or electronic affirmation of the licensee on the form or device prescribed by the director.
(c) The department may require a licensee to pay a fee established by the commission for a duplicate license.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5.3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.225-2005, SEC.22; P.L.66-2008, SEC.11; P.L.155-2015, SEC.15; P.L.195-2017, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-6. Special Permit for Persons With Disabilities

Sec. 6. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the department may issue a special permit for the taking of wildlife by a person with a disability of such a nature that it is difficult or impossible for the individual to be in a position to take wildlife unless the individual is given special consideration. Statutes and rules may be waived only as necessary to give effect to this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-7. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-5.7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.5; P.L.225-2005, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.2-2014, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-7.3. Lifetime Licenses to Hunt, Fish, or Trap; Fees

Sec. 7.3. (a) Subject to the commission adopting fees under subsection (b), the department may issue to residents of Indiana lifetime licenses to hunt, fish, or trap.
(b) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 14-10-2-4 to establish fees for lifetime licenses to hunt, fish, or trap.
As added by P.L.219-2014, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-7.5. Automated Point of Sales Licensing System

Sec. 7.5. (a) As used in this section, "automated point of sale licensing system" means a system designed to dispense hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses.
(b) The department shall develop and implement an automated point of sale licensing system for use in Indiana for the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to residents and nonresidents of Indiana.
(c) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the automated point of sale licensing system under this section.
As added by P.L.186-2003, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-8. Fees for Agents

Sec. 8. (a) Each license agent who is authorized to sell licenses under this article shall retain a seventy-five cent ($0.75) service fee for each license sold.
(b) In addition to the service fee retained under subsection (a), a license agent may charge on each transaction both a:
(1) twenty-five cents ($0.25) processing fee; and
(2) one and ninety-six hundredths percent (1.96%) fee;
to cover credit card processing costs associated with the sale of a license.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(1).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.62; P.L.35-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-9. Retention of Service Fee

Sec. 9. The clerk of the circuit court in each county shall retain as the property of the county the service fees provided by section 8 of this chapter from the sale of licenses sold by the clerk. The clerk shall pay the fees promptly into the county general fund as other fees are paid.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(2).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.63.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-10. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.186-2003, SEC.82.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-11. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.64. Repealed by P.L.195-2017, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-12. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.186-2003, SEC.82.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-13. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(3) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.186-2003, SEC.82.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-14. Excessive or Insufficient Charges Prohibited

Sec. 14. A person may not directly or indirectly charge, collect, or receive for a license required under this article more or less than the amount specified in this article, regardless of the official capacity of the person or the relationship to the licensee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(4).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-15. Deposits in Fish and Wildlife Fund

Sec. 15. All license fees shall be deposited into the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-6(5).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 12. License Fees and Sales › 14-22-12-16. Meeting of the Division

Sec. 16. (a) Before December 1, 2022, the division shall meet to discuss with representatives of fishing organizations, hunting organizations, trapping organizations, conservation organizations, and license holders, concerning:
(1) funding sources and sustainable funding levels for the division;
(2) the creation of or increases in license and permit fees for the division, including fees for nonlicense holders who use division services or properties;
(3) private and public lands access; and
(4) investment and management costs;
and submit recommendations regarding the topics set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4) to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) The department shall notify the members of the general assembly of a meeting of the division and the representatives set forth in subsection (a) seven (7) days before the meeting.
(c) This section expires July 1, 2023.
As added by P.L.127-2022, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-1. Waters of the State Other Than Lake Michigan and Ohio River; Licenses; Fees

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the following:
(1) The waters of the state.
(2) The boundary waters of the state, except Lake Michigan and the Ohio River.
(b) The department may issue to an individual who is a resident of Indiana a license to use in and to possess for use in the water seines, hoop nets, fyke nets, basket traps, basket nets, or trap nets under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 upon payment of the following minimum fee:
(1) For an inland commercial fishing license and four (4) commercial gear tags, twenty dollars ($20).
(2) For a bundle of four (4) gear tags for dip-net, hoop-net, basket trap, basket net, trap-net, seine, or fyke net, four dollars ($4).
(c) The fees in subsection (b) are subject to IC 14-22-2-10.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.17; P.L.127-2022, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-2. Ohio River; Licenses; Fees

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to the Ohio River waters of Indiana.
(b) The department may issue to an individual who is a resident or nonresident of Indiana a license to use in, and to possess for use in, the water seines, nets, or other commercial fishing gear under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 upon payment of the following minimum fee:
(1) For an Ohio River commercial fishing license and ten (10) Ohio River commercial gear tags, one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125).
(2) For each block of ten (10) Ohio River commercial fishing gear tags, fifteen dollars ($15).
(c) The fees in subsection (b) are subject to IC 14-22-2-10.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.155-2002, SEC.6 and P.L.158-2002, SEC.5; P.L.165-2011, SEC.12; P.L.151-2012, SEC.21; P.L.195-2017, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-2.5. Harvest and Sale of Roe Bearing Species; Licenses; Fees

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies to the harvest or sale of the following roe bearing species:
(1) Shovelnose sturgeon.
(2) Paddlefish.
(3) Bowfin.
(b) For the purpose of this subsection, "roe" means the eggs or gametes of a fish listed in subsection (a).
(c) An individual may not harvest, possess, or sell roe without a license issued under this section.
(d) The department may issue to an individual who is a resident or nonresident of Indiana a license to harvest, possess, and sell the roe under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2. The individual must leave the roe intact and inside the body of the fish while on the body of water or adjacent to the water being fished, and until processing begins in accordance with 21 CFR 123. The individual must sell the roe only to a roe dealer licensed by the department. The department shall limit the number of licenses that are available.
(e) The department may issue a person a roe dealer's license to purchase, process, and sell roe. A person may not transport roe outside Indiana except according to the terms of a license issued under this subsection.
(f) Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the following are the minimum application fees for these licenses:
(1) Resident and nonresident roe harvester's license for harvesting on the Ohio River, one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2) Resident roe harvester's license for harvesting on inland water of Indiana, one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(3) Roe dealer's license, one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(g) The department shall give priority in issuing licenses under this section to applicants who are residents of Indiana.
As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.22; P.L.289-2013, SEC.11; P.L.195-2017, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-3. Tags

Sec. 3. The director shall prescribe and cause to be affixed to each seine, net, basket net, basket trap, trap-net, fyke-net, or other commercial fishing gear licensed under this chapter a tag that will identify the net or other gear with the license issued.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-4. Unlicensed Individuals Accompanying Licensee

Sec. 4. An individual, while commercially fishing for a person whose nets or other commercial fishing gear are properly licensed or tagged and the licenses or tags are properly affixed, is not required to possess a license or tag if the individual is accompanied by the licensee.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-5. Possession of Certain Gear; Permit Required

Sec. 5. An individual may not possess a seine, a net, or commercial fishing gear, except as permitted in a specific permit from the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-6. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.18-2009, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.165-2011, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-7. Taking or Sale of Fish; Ohio River License Required

Sec. 7. An individual may not:
(1) take fish with the use of commercial fishing gear from the Ohio River within Indiana; or
(2) sell or offer for sale fish taken from the Ohio River;
without having an Ohio River commercial fishing license issued by Indiana or Kentucky.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(g), (h).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-8. Separate Fishing License Not Needed

Sec. 8. An individual who has an Ohio River commercial fishing license does not need a fishing license under IC 14-22-11-8 to fish in the Ohio River.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-9. Validity; Expiration

Sec. 9. A license issued under this chapter:
(1) is valid for one (1) year; and
(2) expires December 31 of the year for which the license is valid.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-13(j).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 13. Commercial Fishing License for Waters Other Than Lake Michigan › 14-22-13-10. Penalties

Sec. 10. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with the requirements of:
(1) a license issued under this chapter;
(2) this chapter; or
(3) rules adopted under this article to implement this chapter;
is subject to suspension or revocation of the person's license.
(b) A license revoked under this section may not be reinstated.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.165-2011, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-1. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-2. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-4. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-5. License Requirement

Sec. 5. A person may not take fish from the Indiana waters of Lake Michigan with commercial fishing gear.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-6. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-7. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-8. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-9. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.5; P.L.195-2017, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-10. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-11. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-12. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-13. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-14. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-15. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-17.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-16. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-17. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-19.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-18. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-20.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-19. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-21.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-20. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-22.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-21. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-23.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-22. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-24.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-23. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-25.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-24. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-26(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-25. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-26(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-26. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-26(c), (d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 14. Commercial Fishing License for Lake Michigan › 14-22-14-27. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-12-27.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.141-2022, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 15. Charter Fishing Boat Operator's License › 14-22-15-1. License Requirement

Sec. 1. An individual may not take another individual sport fishing for hire on:
(1) Indiana waters;
(2) waters containing state owned fish; or
(3) boundary waters of Indiana;
without a fishing guide's license issued by the director.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 15. Charter Fishing Boat Operator's License › 14-22-15-2. Annual Fee

Sec. 2. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the minimum annual fee for a fishing guide's license for a resident or a nonresident is one hundred dollars ($100).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.17; P.L.195-2017, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 15. Charter Fishing Boat Operator's License › 14-22-15-3. Validity; Expiration

Sec. 3. A fishing guide's license:
(1) is valid for one (1) year; and
(2) expires December 31 of the year for which the license is issued.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-31(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.18.