Sec. 9. (a) Based upon the study and recommendations of the director, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to designate a river for inclusion into the system. (b) Before adopting rules, the director shall do the following:
(1) Notify each adjoining or abutting landowner of the plans and recommendations by registered mail. (2) Conduct a public hearing in the county that contains the largest section of the river being considered. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-5.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.