Establishment

Sec. 1. The lake and river enhancement fund is established and allocated for the following purposes: (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used to pay costs incurred by the department in implementing the lake and river enhancement projects. (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used by the department to pay for lake or river (as defined in IC 14-32-7-12) projects, including, but not limited to, projects to: (A) remove sediment; (B) control exotic or invasive plants or animals; or (C) remove logjams or obstructions. For purposes of this subdivision, the fund may not be used for projects relating to a ditch or manmade channel. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.