Title 14, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "owner" means the person: (1) listed on the tax assessment rolls as being responsible for the payment of real property taxes imposed on the property; and (2) in whose name title to real property is shown in the records of the recorder of the count…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "license" means a permit, a license, a concession, or other authorization that may be issued to a person by: (1) the director; (2) the department; or (3) the commission; under Indiana law. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-6.] As added by…

Sec. 4. The director or the department may not issue a license until thirty (30) days after the notice required by this chapter has been given. Notice may be given at any time after an application for a license is filed with the department. The department may require by rule that…

Sec. 5. (a) If a license application affects real property, notice of the application is required as follows: (1) The applicant must notify at least one (1) of the owners of each parcel of real property reasonably known to be adjacent to the affected real property. (2) The depart…

Sec. 6. If notice is not required by section 5 of this chapter, the department shall notify the persons who have requested notice of a license application that is of the same type as the application. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-9.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.…

Sec. 7. Notice under this chapter shall be given in the same manner as under IC 4-21.5-3-1, but is not the notice required under IC 4-21.5. Notice must include the following: (1) Reference to the license application. (2) An explanation of options available to the person served. […

Sec. 8. (a) A public hearing shall be held on the question of the issuance of an original or a renewal license upon any of the following: (1) The request of the applicant. (2) The filing of a petition requesting a public hearing that is signed by twenty-five (25) individuals who …

Sec. 9. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-18-12.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the river marina development commission. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 10. (a) The commission: (1) shall fix the time for regular meetings; and (2) may hold special meetings on call of the chairman with seven (7) days written notice. (b) A member may waive written notice of a specific meeting by a written notice filed with the commission. [Pre-…

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall study various plans and recommendations that are proposed concerning marina development along the corridor. Based on these studies, the commission shall do the following: (1) Prepare a comprehensive plan. (2) Recommend state and local legislation…

Sec. 12. (a) When necessary to accomplish the purposes of the commission, the commission may do the following: (1) Conduct studies necessary for the performance of the commission's duties. (2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, …

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following: (1) Federal, state, and local governments. (2) Individuals. (3) Foundations. (4) Other organizations. (b) The commission may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of…

Sec. 14. Before November 1 of each year, the commission shall make a report of the commission's activities to each municipality that appointed a commission member. The commission shall also make an annual report to the following: (1) The governor, upon request of the governor. (2…

Sec. 15. (a) The commission shall prepare and adopt by majority vote an annual budget that shall be submitted to each county, municipality, or agency appropriating money for the use of the commission. After approval of the budget by the commission, money may be expended only as b…

Sec. 16. This chapter does not limit the power of a participating municipal corporation or a port authority to develop or improve a port, terminal, or riverfront facility. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-16.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "corridor" means the strip of land in Indiana abutting the Ohio River and the immediate tributaries of the Ohio River. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 3. The river marina development commission is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 4. The commission consists of the following members: (1) One (1) resident of Vincennes appointed by the executive of Vincennes. (2) One (1) resident of Mount Vernon appointed by the executive of Mount Vernon. (3) One (1) resident of Tell City appointed by the executive of Te…

Sec. 5. (a) The terms of the appointed members of the commission are four (4) years and shall be staggered so that the terms expire as follows: (1) June 30, 1996, and thereafter, the members from Vincennes, Aurora, and Rising Sun. (2) June 30, 1997, and thereafter, the members fr…

Sec. 6. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner and under the same conditions as the original appointment. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-5(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 7. Each appointed member of the commission is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). A member of the commission is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's dutie…

Sec. 8. Seven (7) voting members constitute a quorum. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall elect the following officers from among the commission's members: (1) A chairman. (2) A vice chairman. (3) A treasurer. (b) Each officer serves a term of one (1) year beginning July 1 of each year. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-8.] As…

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the operator of a boat involved in an accident or a collision resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a boat or other property, shall do the following: (1) If the action described in this subdivision can be done without enda…

Sec. 2. (a) The operator of a boat involved in an accident or a collision shall provide the information required under subsection (b) if the following conditions occur: (1) Injury to or death of a person. (2) Damage to a boat or other property to an apparent extent of at least th…

Sec. 3. (a) If the operator of a boat is physically incapable of performing a duty imposed by sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, each other occupant of the boat shall perform the duty or see that the duty is performed. (b) If a person to whom the operator of a boat is required to …

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 1, 2, or 3 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is: (1) a Class A misdemeanor if the accident or collision results in an injury to a person; (2) a Level 6 felony if: (A) the accident o…

Sec. 1. (a) The state consents to the acquisition by the United States of real property in Indiana for any of the following purposes: (1) The acquisition, establishment, maintenance, or development of fish hatcheries, wildlife preserves, or forest preserves. (2) Agricultural, rec…

Sec. 2. Except as provided in this chapter, the United States may act as necessary to maintain, develop, control, and administer real property acquired under this chapter through either of the following: (1) The officers, agents, or employees of the United States. (2) Cooperative…

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 4-20.5-3, the department may accept any real property acquired by the United States under this chapter in the same manner as the department acquires real property owned in Indiana by an individual. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-17-3.] As added by…

Sec. 4. The department may enter into an agreement with the United States or an agency of the United States for the acquisition, maintenance, development, control, and administration of real property acquired by the United States under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citat…

Sec. 5. The state retains concurrent jurisdiction with the United States in and over real property acquired under this chapter, so that civil process and criminal process issued under the authority of the state against a person charged with the commission of an offense can be exe…

Sec. 6. The state retains the exclusive right to regulate the taking, killing, or hunting of wild birds (except migratory birds) or wild animals on real property acquired by the United States under this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as the state may regulate t…

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to real property acquired by the United States under this chapter and in which the United States does not have concurrent criminal jurisdiction. (b) Upon application of an officer of the United States who has authority and control over the real pr…

Sec. 8. (a) A person must have a written permit from the supervisor in charge of real property acquired by the United States under a statute to: (1) burn brush, grass, or debris; or (2) set or kindle an open fire; within one-half (1/2) mile of the real property. (b) The permit de…

Sec. 1. If the department determines that it would be in the best interest of the citizens of Indiana to enter into extended term contracts for the operation of hotels, inns, and lodges located in state parks under the department's jurisdiction, the department may negotiate and e…

Sec. 2. (a) A contract authorized by this chapter must include in its terms the following provisions and conditions: (1) The term of the contract. The term may not exceed ten (10) years. (2) The manner of payment of rental. (3) The facilities must be available to the public witho…

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall do the following: (1) Draft and distribute copies of the following to the hotel and motel industry: (A) A proposed lease and contract. (B) A notice of the time and place that the department will hold a public hearing to consider the terms and cond…

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall give at least sixty (60) days notice of the public hearing by publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Indiana. (b) At the public hearing the department shall receive objections and suggested amendments to the terms of the propos…

Sec. 5. Following the hearing under section 4 of this chapter, the department shall do the following: (1) Prepare a final draft of the proposed lease and contract. (2) Submit the lease and contract to the commission, the governor, and the attorney general. [Pre-1995 Recodificatio…

Sec. 6. If the commission, governor, and attorney general approve the lease and contract, the department shall do the following: (1) Give at least ten (10) days notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Indiana, notifying the public and prospective bidders of the time and p…

Sec. 7. After the interview, the department may award the lease to the highest and best bidder. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9.5-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund established by this chapter. [1995 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. The lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license trust fund is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. The department shall administer the fund. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16.5(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.