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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-3. "Ginseng Dealer"

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "ginseng dealer" means a person who buys or sells ginseng roots from ginseng harvesters or other ginseng dealers for resale or exportation.
(b) The term does not include a person who sells solely for domestic consumption.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.111-2016, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-4. "Harvest Season"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "harvest season" means the season established by the commission under section 14(b)(1) of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-5. "Sell"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "sell" includes the following:
(1) Trade.
(2) Barter.
(3) Offer to sell, trade, or barter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-6. "Wild Ginseng"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "wild ginseng" means ginseng in or harvested from the ginseng's native habitat, whether the ginseng:
(1) occurs naturally from that habitat; or
(2) was introduced or increased in abundance by:
(A) sowing ginseng seed; or
(B) transplanting ginseng plants from other areas.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-7. Dealer's License Required

Sec. 7. A person must have a license issued by the department to be a ginseng dealer in Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-8. License Requirements

Sec. 8. (a) To obtain a ginseng dealer's license, a person must do the following:
(1) Apply to the department for the license in the manner prescribed by the department.
(2) Pay a license fee of one hundred dollars ($100) before August 15 of each year.
(b) A ginseng dealer's license expires annually on August 31.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-9. Summary of Sales Transactions; "Selling Season"

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "selling season" means the season established by the commission under section 14(b)(2) of this chapter.
(b) Each ginseng dealer shall submit a summary of all ginseng purchased and sold by the ginseng dealer during the selling season to the department within thirty (30) days of the last day of the selling season. The summary must also contain other information and be prepared in the manner required by the department by rule.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-4-8-1 part; 14-4-8-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-10. Harvest Season; Limitations

Sec. 10. (a) Wild ginseng may not be harvested except during harvest season.
(b) Ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be possessed by a ginseng harvester during the part of a year established under section 14(b)(3) of this chapter, unless the department gives written authorization otherwise.
(c) Ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be bought, sold, or possessed by a ginseng dealer during the part of a year established under section 14(b)(4) of this chapter, unless the department gives written authorization otherwise.
(d) Ginseng that is harvested in Indiana may not be taken from Indiana without written authorization from the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-11. License Revocation

Sec. 11. (a) The department may, after notice and a hearing, revoke or suspend the license of a person who violates this chapter. All proceedings under this chapter to revoke or suspend a license shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 4-21.5-3.
(b) If a court determines that a person has violated this chapter, the court may, in addition to any other penalty, do the following:
(1) Suspend or revoke the license of the person for any period of time for which the license was issued.
(2) Order that a license not be issued to the person for a period not longer than five (5) years.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-12. Scientific Research

Sec. 12. The department may carry out scientific research on ginseng to determine the following:
(1) The distribution and abundance of ginseng throughout Indiana.
(2) The effects of current and future harvesting and cultivation practices on the survival of ginseng in Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-13. Harvesting Quotas

Sec. 13. The department may establish ginseng harvesting quotas based on the results of research and data collection.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-14. Rules

Sec. 14. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:
(1) Establish the harvest season.
(2) Establish the selling season.
(3) Establish the part of a year when ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be possessed by a ginseng harvester without written authorization from the department.
(4) Establish the part of a year when ginseng harvested in Indiana may not be bought, sold, or possessed by a ginseng dealer without written authorization from the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.44-1999, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-15. Violations; Purchasing and Selling Without a License

Sec. 15. A ginseng dealer who:
(1) purchases or sells ginseng for resale or exportation without a license; or
(2) obtains a license because of a false or an incorrect statement;
commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.111-2016, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-16. Violations; Harvesting Out of Season

Sec. 16. A person who harvests ginseng out of a harvest season in violation of section 10 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-17. Violations; Processing Out of Season

Sec. 17. A person who possesses unprocessed ginseng out of a harvest season in violation of section 10 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-18. Violations; Exceeding Quotas

Sec. 18. A person who harvests ginseng in an amount greater than a quota established under section 13 of this chapter commits a Class B infraction.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-19. Violations; Dealing Out of Season

Sec. 19. A ginseng dealer who buys, sells, or possesses ginseng in violation of section 10 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-20. Violations; Exporting Out of Season

Sec. 20. A person who, without written authorization from the department, takes or sends from Indiana ginseng that is harvested in Indiana in violation of section 9 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 31. Nature Preserves › Chapter 3. Ginseng › 14-31-3-21. Violations; Ginseng Harvested Out of State

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) takes or sends from Indiana ginseng that was harvested in another state for export from the United States; or
(2) receives ginseng that was harvested in another state for export from the United States;
without written authorization to export the ginseng under the laws of the state in which the ginseng was harvested commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-8-10(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 1. Legislative Policy › 14-32-1-2. Conservation Policies

Sec. 2. In light of the determination set forth in section 1 of this chapter, it is the policy of the general assembly to provide for the proper management of soil and water resources, the control and prevention of soil erosion, the prevention of flood water and sediment damage, the prevention of water quality impairment, and the conservation, development, use, and disposal of water in the watersheds of Indiana to accomplish the following:
(1) Conserve the natural resources, including wildlife.
(2) Control floods.
(3) Prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs.
(4) Assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors.
(5) Protect the water quality of lakes and streams.
(6) Protect the tax base.
(7) Protect public land.
(8) Protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Indiana.
(9) Protect a high quality water resource.
(10) Protect and improve soil quality.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-2(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.8; P.L.175-2006, SEC.3; P.L.129-2011, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The soil conservation board is established within the Indiana state department of agriculture established by IC 15-11-2-1 as the policy making body for soil and water conservation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.218; P.L.175-2006, SEC.4; P.L.2-2008, SEC.33; P.L.120-2008, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-2. Members

Sec. 2. The board consists of the following seven (7) members:
(1) Four (4) members who must be land occupiers with farming interests, appointed by the governor.
(2) Three (3) members who must be land occupiers with nonfarming interests, appointed by the governor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.9; P.L.1-2006, SEC.219; P.L.175-2006, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-3. Qualifications of Members

Sec. 3. (a) A majority of the seven (7) appointed members of the board must have experience as district supervisors.
(b) In making appointments to the board, the governor may invite and consider the recommendations of the following:
(1) The Purdue University cooperative extension service.
(2) The Indiana state department of agriculture.
(3) The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
(c) All appointments to the board shall be made without regard to political affiliation.
(d) The members appointed to the board under section 2(1) and 2(2) of this chapter must be residents of at least four (4) different geographic regions of Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.10; P.L.1-2006, SEC.220; P.L.175-2006, SEC.6; P.L.120-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-4. Term for Members

Sec. 4. The term of an appointed member of the board is four (4) years. An appointed member shall serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified. The terms shall be staggered so that at least three (3) members are appointed every two (2) years.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part, (c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.11; P.L.175-2006, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-5. Travel Expenses and per Diem Salary

Sec. 5. The appointed members of the board are entitled to the following:
(1) 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.
(2) 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 board.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-6. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-7. Appointment of Advisory Members

Sec. 7. (a) The governor may appoint advisory members from other organizations that promote conservation, including local, state, and federal agencies upon the recommendation of the board.
(b) The governor shall appoint members to the advisory board that represent the following:
(1) The Indiana state department of agriculture.
(2) The department of natural resources.
(3) The department of environmental management.
(4) The Purdue University cooperative extension service.
(5) The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
(6) The Farm Service Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture.
(7) The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.175-2006, SEC.8; P.L.120-2008, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-8. Election of Chairman of the Board

Sec. 8. (a) The members of the board shall elect a member as the chairman of the board.
(b) The director of the division of soil conservation established within the Indiana state department of agriculture by IC 15-11-4-1 is the secretary of the board.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part, (b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.12; P.L.1-2006, SEC.221; P.L.2-2008, SEC.34; P.L.120-2008, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-9. Quorum

Sec. 9. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum. The concurrence of a majority of the members is required for the board to take any action.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-10. Delegation of Powers and Duties

Sec. 10. The board may delegate the powers and duties that the board considers proper to:
(1) the chairman of the board;
(2) any of the members of the board; or
(3) the division of soil conservation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-11. Attorney General Providing Legal Services

Sec. 11. (a) The board may call upon the attorney general for the legal services that the board requires.
(b) For the purpose of carrying out any of the board's functions, the supervising officers of a state agency or of a state educational institution shall, upon request of the board, do the following:
(1) Assign or detail to the board any personnel of the agency or educational institution, taking into account available appropriations and the needs of the entity to which the request is directed.
(2) Make the special reports, surveys, or studies that the board requests.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-12. Duties of Board

Sec. 12. The board shall do the following:
(1) Provide for the execution of surety bonds for all board employees and officers who are entrusted with money or property.
(2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all board proceedings and of all resolutions and rules the board issues or adopts. The accounts of receipts and disbursements are subject to examination by the state board of accounts.
(3) Offer appropriate assistance to the supervisors of soil and water conservation districts to carry out district powers and programs.
(4) Keep the supervisors of districts informed of the activities and experience of all other districts and facilitate cooperation and an interchange of advice and experience among districts.
(5) Coordinate the programs of the districts as far as this may be done by advice and consultation.
(6) Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and state agencies in the work of the districts. However, this subdivision does not authorize either of the following:
(A) The transfer or control of authority over districts to a federal agency.
(B) The transfer of title of land or control to the United States.
(7) Disseminate information throughout Indiana concerning the activities and programs of the districts and encourage the formation of districts in areas where organization is desirable.
(8) Coordinate the erosion and sediment part of 33 U.S.C. 1288 (Public Law 92-500, Section 208) and other erosion and sediment reduction programs that affect water quality, in cooperation with state and federal agencies and through districts as provided under IC 14-32-5-1.
(9) Develop a statewide regulatory program to be initiated after all reasonable voluntary approaches to erosion and sediment reduction have been exhausted.
(10) Conduct an inventory of conservation needs for planning purposes and to inform the general assembly.
(11) Hold meetings in locations throughout Indiana.
(12) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part, (c) part, (d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.14; P.L.175-2006, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 2. Soil Conservation Board › 14-32-2-13. Public Hearings

Sec. 13. The board may perform the acts and hold the public hearings that are necessary for the execution of the board's functions under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations:
14-32-3-1formerly 13-3-1-5(a) part14-32-3-2formerly 13-3-1-5(a) part14-32-3-3formerly 13-3-1-5(a) part14-32-3-4formerly 13-3-1-5(b) part14-32-3-5formerly 13-3-1-5(b) part14-32-3-6formerly 13-3-1-5(b) part14-32-3-7formerly 13-3-1-5(b) part14-32-3-8formerly 13-3-1-5(b) part14-32-3-9formerly 13-3-1-5(c) part14-32-3-10formerly 13-3-1-5(c) part14-32-3-11formerly 13-3-1-5(d)14-32-3-12formerly 13-3-1-5(e)14-32-3-13formerly 13-3-1-5(f) part14-32-3-14formerly 13-3-1-5(f) part14-32-3-15formerly 13-3-1-5(f) part14-32-3-16formerly 13-3-1-5(f) part14-32-3-17formerly 13-3-1-5(f) part14-32-3-18formerly 13-3-1-5(g)14-32-3-19formerly 13-3-1-5(h)14-32-3-20formerly 13-3-1-5(i).]
Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-1. Number and Qualifications

Sec. 1. (a) The governing body of a district consists of five (5) supervisors as follows:
(1) Two (2) who are appointed.
(2) Three (3) who are elected.
(b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual:
(1) must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within the district;
(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and
(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors.
(c) To hold the position of appointed supervisor, an individual:
(1) must be of voting age;
(2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; and
(3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.15; P.L.175-2006, SEC.10; P.L.129-2011, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-2. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-3. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-4. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-5. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-3-1-6 part; 13-3-1-7(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-6. Annual Meeting; Agenda

Sec. 6. (a) During the first quarter of each calendar year, each district shall hold an annual meeting of all land occupiers in the district. The meeting shall be held on a date designated by the supervisors. The supervisors shall give due notice of the time and place of the meeting.
(b) At the meeting:
(1) the supervisors shall make a full and an accurate report of the activities and financial affairs of the district since the previous annual meeting; and
(2) an election shall be conducted by the land occupiers present to elect one (1) supervisor to a three (3) year term of office beginning on the date of the meeting.
(c) The supervisors shall provide a copy of the annual report presented at the meeting to the board and, upon request, to:
(1) other cooperating agencies;
(2) residents of the district; and
(3) any other individual or entity that requests a copy of the annual report.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.16; P.L.129-2011, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-7. Election Committee; Composition and Annual Meeting

Sec. 7. (a) The election held at the annual meeting of land occupiers shall be conducted by an election committee appointed under this section.
(b) In October, the district chairman shall do the following:
(1) Appoint an election committee made up of a supervisor as chairman and two (2) interested citizens.
(2) Submit the names of the committee members to the board by November 1.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-8. Election Committee Duties

Sec. 8. The election committee appointed under section 7 of this chapter shall do the following:
(1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any vacancies that exist among the elected supervisors of the district.
(2) Contact and ascertain the willingness and ability of each individual to serve if elected.
(3) Submit the list of nominees with the qualifications for certification and printing of a sample ballot to the board by December 1.
(4) Place the names of the prospective nominees selected under subdivisions (1) and (2) in nomination at the meeting and provide an opportunity for additional nominations to be made from the floor.
(5) After nominations are closed:
(A) if only one (1) candidate is nominated, allow for the election of the sole candidate by the land occupiers by a show of hands; and
(B) if more than one (1) candidate is nominated, distribute a ballot to each land occupier present at the meeting.
(6) If a ballot is distributed, collect and count the ballots after each land occupier present at the meeting has had an opportunity to vote.
(7) Report the results of the election to the chairman.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.18; P.L.175-2006, SEC.11; P.L.129-2011, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-9. Election Results

Sec. 9. (a) If a tie vote occurs in an election held at an annual meeting under this chapter, voting shall continue until the tie is broken.
(b) The individual receiving the highest number of votes is elected a supervisor for the three (3) year term. If there is also a vacancy to fill an unexpired term of an elected supervisor, the individual receiving the second highest number of votes is elected to fill the unexpired term.
(c) The chairman shall announce the individuals who have been elected and report the election results to the board.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(h).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-10. Appointed Supervisor; Term; Filling Position Upon Expiration of Term

Sec. 10. (a) The term of an appointed supervisor is three (3) years.
(b) Before the term of an appointed supervisor expires, the supervisor's position shall be filled as follows:
(1) Not later than November 1, the district supervisors shall recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position.
(2) At the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation.
(3) The board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-10.5. Appointment of Associate Supervisors

Sec. 10.5. (a) The board may appoint associate supervisors to assist in performing duties in each district.
(b) Associate supervisors are nonvoting members of the board and may not hold officer positions on the board.
(c) Associate supervisors may be reimbursed for approved expenses but are not entitled to per diem.
As added by P.L.175-2006, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-11. Oath of Office

Sec. 11. Newly elected and appointed supervisors shall assume the duties of office upon signing an oath of office at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the district.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(j).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-12. Successor to Supervisor

Sec. 12. A supervisor holds office until the supervisor's successor has been elected or appointed and qualified.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-13. Elected Supervisor; Vacancy

Sec. 13. (a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year:
(1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;
(2) at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation and appoint an individual to temporarily fill the vacancy; and
(3) the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.
(b) The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district's next annual meeting.
(c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment of an individual to temporarily fill a vacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedure set forth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-13.5. Appointed Supervisor; Vacancy

Sec. 13.5. (a) If a vacancy in the position of appointed supervisor occurs during a district's operating year:
(1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position;
(2) at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation; and
(3) the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board.
(b) The individual appointed to fill a vacant appointed supervisor position under subsection (a) shall serve the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
(c) At the expiration of the term of a supervisor appointed under this section, the position of appointed supervisor shall be filled through the regular appointment procedure set forth in section 10 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-14. Chairman

Sec. 14. The supervisors shall designate a chairman and may change the designation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-15. Removal of Supervisor

Sec. 15. The board may, upon notice and a hearing, remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other reason.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(k).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-16. Quorum

Sec. 16. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of the supervisors is required for the determination of any matter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(l).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-17. Travel Expenses and per Diem Salary

Sec. 17. (a) A supervisor may be paid a salary per diem for any part of a day that the supervisor is engaged in the official business of the district in any amount not to exceed the salary per diem that may be paid by the state under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(b) A supervisor may also receive for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses any amount not to exceed the amount a county employee of the county in which the supervisor resides is entitled to receive under the policies and procedures established by the county.
(c) All amounts under this section shall be fixed by the supervisors of each district and paid from money of the district.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(m).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-18. Personnel

Sec. 18. (a) The supervisors of a district:
(1) may employ necessary personnel, subject to IC 36-2-5-3 and IC 36-2-5-7; and
(2) shall:
(A) determine the qualifications and duties of the personnel; and
(B) provide supervision to personnel.
(b) In any district except a district containing a consolidated city, an employee of the district:
(1) is considered to be an employee of the county in which the employee works, except as provided in subsection (c); and
(2) is eligible for and shall be included in all fringe benefit programs provided for employees of the county.
(c) An employee of a district whose position is funded entirely from sources outside the county in which the employee works solely on the basis of the funding of the employee's position is not considered an employee of the county.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(n).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.24; P.L.129-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-19. Legal Counsel

Sec. 19. (a) The supervisors and employees of a district are subject to IC 34-13-3.
(b) The supervisors of a district may employ their own counsel and legal staff.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(o).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.25; P.L.1-1998, SEC.111.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-20. Delegation of Powers and Duties

Sec. 20. The supervisors may delegate the powers and duties that the supervisors consider proper to any of the following:
(1) The chairman.
(2) Any number of supervisors.
(3) Any number of agents or employees.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(p).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-21. Information Concerning Supervisors' Activities

Sec. 21. The supervisors of a district shall furnish to the board, upon request, copies of rules, contracts, forms, and other information concerning the activities of the supervisors that the board requires in the performance of duties under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(q).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-22. Duties of Supervisors

Sec. 22. The supervisors of a district shall do the following:
(1) Provide for the execution of surety bonds for all district employees and officers who are entrusted with money or property.
(2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all district proceedings and of all district resolutions and orders issued or adopted.
(3) Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements of the district.
(4) Provide a copy of each annual financial statement of the district to the board not later than March 31.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(r).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.27; P.L.175-2006, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-23. Municipality or County Designating Representative

Sec. 23. The supervisors may invite the legislative body of a municipality or county located near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the supervisors on all questions of program and policy that affect the property, water supply, or other interests of the municipality or county.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(s).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 4. Supervisors › 14-32-4-24. Approval of Claims

Sec. 24. (a) Claims against a district must be allowed and approved by the governing body of the district before payment by the district's fiscal officer. However, the governing body may, subject to review and approval at the governing body's next regular meeting, authorize the following:
(1) Payroll.
(2) Insurance premiums.
(3) Utility payments.
(4) Bulk mailing fees.
(5) Maintenance agreements and service agreements.
(6) Lease agreements and rental agreements.
(7) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(8) Recurring or periodic expenses specifically authorized by a resolution adopted at a governing body meeting.
(b) Each payment under this section must be certified by the district's fiscal officer. The certification must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts.
As added by P.L.52-2010, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-2. Inapplicable Provisions

Sec. 2. A provision concerning the acquisition, operation, or disposition of property by other public bodies does not apply to a district unless the provision specifically states that the provision applies.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-3. Bids, Proposals, or Quotations Submitted by a Trust

Sec. 3. If:
(1) a district disposes of real property or awards a contract for the procurement of property by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations; and
(2) a bid, proposal, or quotation is submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a));
the bid, proposal, or quotation submitted by the trust must identify each beneficiary of the trust and each settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-3.5. Certificate of Organization; Rebuttable Presumption of Establishment of District

Sec. 3.5. (a) In an action or proceeding that:
(1) relates to; or
(2) involves the validity or enforcement of;
a contract, proceeding, or action of a district, proof of the issuance of a certificate of organization to the district by the secretary of state creates a rebuttable presumption of the establishment of the district under this article or IC 13-3-1 (before its repeal).
(b) A copy of a certificate of organization that was issued to a district and certified by the secretary of state is:
(1) admissible in evidence in an action or proceeding referred to in subsection (a); and
(2) proof of the filing and contents of the certificate.
As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-4. "Landfill"; Inspection

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "landfill" means a facility where solid waste is to be disposed of through placement on or beneath the surface of the ground. However, the term does not include any of the following:
(1) A land application operation regulated under 327 IAC 6.
(2) A surface impoundment.
(3) An injection well.
(4) A facility for the disposal of solid waste other than sludge from a municipal wastewater treatment plant that is:
(A) generated at the site of the facility; or
(B) generated by the owner or operator of the facility.
(5) An operation permitted under IC 14-34.
(b) As used in this section, "underground injection" means the subsurface emplacement of fluids through:
(1) a bored, drilled, or driven shaft; or
(2) a dug hole, the depth of which is greater than the hole's largest surface dimension.
(c) A district shall inspect every landfill located within the boundaries of the district for compliance with rules adopted under IC 13-18 or IC 13-19 concerning erosion and sediment control. Each landfill shall be inspected under this section at least two (2) times each calendar year as follows:
(1) One (1) time before July 1.
(2) One (1) time after June 30 and before December 31.
(d) Not later than ten (10) days after an inspection of a landfill under this section, the individual who conducted the inspection on behalf of the district shall prepare a written report on the results of the inspection and send the report to the following:
(1) The executive of the county.
(2) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.
(3) The director of the division of soil conservation established within the Indiana state department of agriculture by IC 15-11-4-1.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-15(a)(2), (a)(3), (b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.31; P.L.1-2006, SEC.222; P.L.2-2008, SEC.35; P.L.120-2008, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-5. Prohibited Actions

Sec. 5. A district may not do any of the following:
(1) Exercise the right of eminent domain.
(2) Incur indebtedness beyond available money.
(3) Issue bonds.
(4) Take contributions by exactions or persuasions. However, the district may accept voluntary contributions from any source if the following conditions are met:
(A) The donations are offered for the sole and exclusive purpose of promoting soil and water conservation within the district.
(B) The district satisfactorily guarantees to the donors the faithful use of the donations for that purpose.
(5) Engage in:
(A) the marketing of farm products; or
(B) the buying and selling of farm supplies;
other than those products or supplies used or needed directly or indirectly in soil and water conservation work.
(6) Engage in agricultural research or agricultural extension teaching except in cooperation with Purdue University.
(7) Levy taxes.
(8) Make or levy benefit assessments or any other kind of assessments.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-8(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-6. Cooperation Among Districts

Sec. 6. Districts organized under this article or IC 13-3-1 (before its repeal) may cooperate with each other in carrying on the work of the districts. However, this section does not permit the transfer of authority or powers from one (1) district to another.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-7. State Agencies and Governmental Subdivisions Cooperating With Districts

Sec. 7. (a) An:
(1) agency of the state; or
(2) county or other governmental subdivision of the state;
that has jurisdiction over or is charged with the administration of publicly owned land lying within the boundaries of a district shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the district to effect programs and operations undertaken by the district under this article.
(b) The district shall be given free access to enter and perform work upon the publicly owned land referred to in subsection (a).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Districts › 14-32-5-8. Appropriations

Sec. 8. The fiscal body of each county that contains a district in whole or in part may appropriate money for the use of the district serving the county from which the appropriation is to be made.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 6. Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations:
14-32-6-1formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-2formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-3formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-4formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-5formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-6formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-7formerly 13-3-1-12(a) part14-32-6-8formerly 13-3-1-12(b)14-32-6-9formerly 13-3-1-12(c) part14-32-6-10formerly 13-3-1-12(c) part14-32-6-11formerly 13-3-1-12(d)14-32-6-12formerly 13-3-1-12(e).]
Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation › Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District › 14-32-6.5-1. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts

Sec. 1. (a) Land occupiers of a district may file a petition with the board requesting either of the following:
(1) That the boundaries of the district be changed to encompass territory described in the petition.
(2) That the district cease to operate and be dissolved.
(b) A petition filed under this section must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the boundaries of the district referred to in the petition.
As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.