Title 14, TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "individual" means an individual human being. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 10. (a) A personal watercraft operated on public waters must at all times be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. (b) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters in a way that endangers human life, human physical safety, or property. (c) A perso…

Sec. 11. A person who: (1) owns a personal watercraft; or (2) has charge over or control of a personal watercraft; shall not authorize or knowingly permit the personal watercraft to be operated in violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9. IC 14-15-12-12 Nonapplic…

Sec. 13. (a) A person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates section 10 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) A person who violates section 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 14. The natural resources commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202(a). As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "personal watercraft" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-202.5. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public waters" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-226. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 5. The requirements and prohibitions set forth in this chapter concerning personal watercraft are in addition to the requirements and prohibitions set forth in IC 14-15-3, IC 35-46-9, and IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal). As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.40-2012,…

Sec. 6. A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters while facing the rear of the personal watercraft. As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.9.

Sec. 7. A personal watercraft shall not be used on public waters to tow individuals engaged in waterskiing, aquaplaning, or similar activities, unless: (1) the personal watercraft is at least nine (9) feet long; (2) the personal watercraft is designed to seat at least three (3) i…

Sec. 8. A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on public waters unless every individual: (1) operating; (2) riding on; or (3) being towed by; the personal watercraft is wearing a personal flotation device that meets the requirements for designation by the United States …

Sec. 9. A personal watercraft that does not have self-circling capability shall not be operated on public waters unless: (1) the personal watercraft is equipped with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch; and (2) the lanyard is attached to the person, clothing, or personal flotatio…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all or part of a public highway, street, or alley, except a state highway, that is located on or inside the boundaries of a state park, state forest, state game preserve, or scenic or historic place owned by the state on June 7, 1…

1937 Sec. 2. All or part of a public highway, except a state highway, that is located on land acquired by the state after June 7, 1937, and used for: (1) a state park; (2) a state forest; (3) a state game preserve; (4) a scenic or historic place; or (5) other conservation purpose…

Sec. 3. (a) Whenever the director determines that the proper operation or administration of: (1) a state park; (2) a state forest; (3) a state game preserve; (4) a scenic or historic place; or (5) any other property owed or managed by the department; necessitates the abandonment …

Sec. 1. The boyhood home and birthplace of Paul Dresser is a state shrine and memorial. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-23-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. The Paul Dresser shrine and memorial owned and operated by the Vigo County Historical Society is situated on Dresser Drive in Fairbanks Park near U.S. Highway 41 and near where U.S. Highway 40 crosses the bridge over the Wabash River. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14…

Sec. 3. Thousands of Hoosiers all over the nation have contributed toward the moving and restoration of this historic house and because the house has already proven to be an outstanding tourist attraction and in keeping with our great American heritage, it is the intent of this c…

donations Sec. 1. (a) The department may issue the following licenses individually or in combination and, except as provided in section 1.5 of this chapter and subject to subsection (b), shall charge the following minimum license fees to hunt, trap, or fish in Indiana: (1) A resi…

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 o…

As added by P.L.188-2001, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.2-2005, SEC.131.

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 authorize…

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 disabi…

[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. IC 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.1…

[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.

[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.

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 Recodifi…

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.

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 f…

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 …

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 th…

[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.

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 devic…

[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.

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 hu…

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 sal…

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…

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 ar…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the sand nourishment fund established by this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.

Sec. 2. The sand nourishment fund is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.

Sec. 4. The money in the fund shall be used for the following: (1) The deposit of sand along the coast of Lake Michigan in Indiana. (2) The design and establishment of systems that cause sand to be deposited along the coast of Lake Michigan in Indiana. (3) The prevention or reduc…

Sec. 5. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-15-2(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, S…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies if the board determines at the time of the adoption of the district plan that the characteristics of the district are such that the district plan can best be implemented in certain parts by the development of works of improvement that are: (1) of bene…

Sec. 2. (a) In a district subject to this chapter: (1) the district plan must so state; and (2) notice to this effect shall be made a part of all notices regarding the approval and implementation of the district plan. (b) At the hearing on the district plan, the court shall make …

Sec. 3. (a) Concurrent with the preparation of detailed construction drawings, specifications, and refined cost estimates necessary to implement the district plan, the board shall employ competent appraisers to do the following: (1) Appraise the real property that will be benefit…

Sec. 4. (a) Upon confirmation of the resolution, the board shall file the resolution together with the detailed construction drawings, specifications, refined cost estimates, and appraisers' findings in court. (b) The court shall set a date for a hearing and order notice that the…

Sec. 5. (a) After approval by the court, the board shall let contracts or otherwise construct the works of improvement as implemented. The board shall exercise the same powers and discharge the same duties concerning the works of improvement as prescribed by statute for the board…

Sec. 6. (a) The provisions of this chapter concerning: (1) assessments; (2) the nature of the resulting lien; (3) collection; and (4) issuing bonds and coupons in anticipation of the collection of the assessment; are mutually exclusive from other sections of this article that rel…