Title 14, TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

commission if its boundary would overlap boundary of river basin commission Sec. 0.5. (a) Notwithstanding subsection (b), this chapter does not authorize the creation of a watershed development commission if the area in which the watershed development commission could exercise th…

proposed watershed development commission Sec. 1. (a) The executive of a county may adopt an ordinance designating the county as a member of a proposed watershed development commission if at least ten percent (10%) of the surface of the designated watershed, as identified in the …

proposed watershed development commission Sec. 2. (a) If one (1) county executive submits an ordinance and a written request for recognition of a proposed watershed development commission under section 1(c) of this chapter, the natural resources commission shall decide under subs…

county entitled to representation on board; named after surface water outlet Sec. 3. (a) Upon the natural resources commission's issuance of an order recognizing a proposed watershed development commission under section 2 of this chapter: (1) the commission is established as a pu…

watershed development commission; at least 10% of designated watershed within county Sec. 4. (a) The executive of a county may adopt an ordinance proposing the county for membership in an established watershed development commission if at least ten percent (10%) of the surface of…

watershed development commission; less than 10% of designated watershed within county Sec. 5. (a) The executive of a county may adopt an ordinance proposing the county for membership in an established watershed development commission even if less than ten percent (10%) of the sur…

existing watershed development commission Sec. 6. (a) A county to which section 4 or 5 of this chapter applies may not become a member of an existing watershed development commission unless: (1) the executives of all of the counties that are members of the existing commission ado…

development commission; representation on board Sec. 7. (a) If: (1) the executives of all of the counties that are members of an existing watershed development commission adopt ordinances under section 6(a)(1) of this chapter accepting a county to which section 4 or 5 of this cha…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "prior natural resources law" refers to the statutes that are repealed or amended in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly as the statutes existed before the effective date of the applicable or corresponding pr…

Sec. 2. The purpose of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly is to recodify prior natural resources law in a style that is clear, concise, and easy to interpret and apply. Except to the extent that: (1) the recodification act of the 1995 regul…

Sec. 3. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, sections 4 through 9 of this chapter shall be applied to the statutory construction of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly. [1995 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.1. Ame…

Sec. 4. (a) The recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly does not affect: (1) any rights or liabilities accrued; (2) any penalties incurred; (3) any violations committed; (4) any proceedings begun; (5) any bonds, notes, loans, or other forms of indeb…

Sec. 5. The recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly shall be construed as a recodification of prior natural resources law. If the literal meaning of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly would result in a substan…

Sec. 6. Subject to section 7 of this chapter, a reference in a statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated after the effective date of the…

Sec. 8. (a) As used in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly, a reference to rules adopted under any provision of this title or under any other provision of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly refers to e…

Sec. 9. (a) A reference in the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly to a citation in the prior natural resources law before its repeal is added in certain sections of the recodification act of the 1995 regular session of the general assembly only…

Sec. 1. The following bureaus are created within the department: (1) The bureau of lands and cultural resources. (2) The bureau of administration. (3) The bureau of resource management. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-6(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L…

Sec. 2. Each bureau is headed by a deputy director. Each deputy director: (1) must be professionally or technically qualified for the position; and (2) shall be employed in accordance with IC 14-9-7. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-6(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the property managers of each of the following divisions of the department: (1) State parks. (2) Forestry. (3) Fish and wildlife. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.167-2011, SEC.14; P.L…

fraternal affiliations Sec. 10. An individual employed under this chapter may not be required to declare the individual's political, religious, or fraternal affiliations. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.4…

Sec. 2. The procedures prescribed by this chapter shall be followed to enlist, train, hire, or terminate employment of individuals subject to this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. The commission shall establish minimum aptitude, educational, and experience requirements for each position of management and supervision. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3.

Sec. 4. (a) The director of a division subject to this chapter shall inform the state personnel department and the general public of Indiana of the following: (1) That a position is or will be vacant within the division. (2) That applications for employment will be accepted for a…

Sec. 5. The director of the division with whom the application for employment is made shall: (1) review all applications; and (2) recommend to the commission at least one (1) individual for employment. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995…

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.43.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.44.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.5-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.45.

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the child support bureau (Title IV-D agency) established under IC 31-25-3. As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.26. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.130.

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "delinquent" means at least: (1) two thousand dollars ($2,000); or (2) three (3) months; past due on payment of court ordered child support. As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.27.

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "license" means a license, a franchise, a permit, a certification, an approval, a registration, a charter, or a similar form of authorization that may be issued to a person by: (1) the department; (2) the commission; or (3) the director; under…

Sec. 2. Except as provided in IC 14-34-2-2, the commission shall hold all hearings under IC 4-21.5 and IC 4-22-2. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-25.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.4.

suspension; reinstatement Sec. 4. (a) Upon receiving an order from the bureau under IC 31-25-4-32(j) or IC 31-25-4-34(e), the director shall place on probationary status any license issued under IC 14-22-12, IC 14-22-16, IC 14-22-19, IC 14-24-7, or IC 14-31-3 and held by the pers…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "corporation" means the following: (1) A nonprofit corporation formed under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal on August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17. (2) A municipal corporation. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-6-35-2; 14-6-35-5.] As added by P.L.1-19…

Sec. 10. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving the historic preservation of real property, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter: (1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation or a nonprofit corpor…

Sec. 11. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving community forestry, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter: (1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation or a nonprofit corporation that has no affili…

Sec. 12. The department shall make all grants in accordance with ratings established under criteria established by rule. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-14.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 13. (a) The commission shall adopt the rules required by this chapter under IC 4-22-2. (b) The commission may adopt other rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-15.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 14. (a) The hometown Indiana fund is established to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department shall administer the fund. (b) Gifts of money to the fund or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund shall be deposited in the fund. (c) Money in the fu…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the hometown Indiana fund established by this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "municipal corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-5.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the hometown Indiana grant program established by this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-6.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 5. The hometown Indiana grant program is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 6. The department shall administer the program. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-8.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 7. The department shall grant money from the fund to eligible corporations for any of the following purposes: (1) Community parks and recreation areas. (2) Historic preservation of real property. (3) Community forestry. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-35-9.] As added…

Sec. 8. To be eligible to receive a grant from the fund for a project, a corporation must do the following: (1) Apply for the grant in a manner prescribed by rules of the commission. (2) Provide at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the proposed project through public or pr…

Sec. 9. To be eligible to receive a grant for a project involving a community park or recreation area, the following conditions must be met in addition to those set forth in section 8 of this chapter: (1) The applicant must be a municipal corporation. (2) The grant must be used t…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "small lake" means a body of public water having a surface area that does not exceed three hundred (300) acres, excluding the following in determining the surface area: (1) An adjoining channel. (2) Any other small lake connected to the body of pu…

Sec. 10. Subject to section 11 of this chapter, a person may not operate a motorboat upon a small lake at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-24(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.

Sec. 11. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to exempt a small lake containing more than seventy (70) acres from section 10 of this chapter if the following conditions exist: (1) A majority of the abutting property owners petitions the commission as provided in thi…

limit Sec. 12. (a) A petition filed by a majority of the abutting property owners of a small lake continues in effect and may not be rescinded by a subsequent petition to amend, alter, or abolish for two (2) years from the date of certification of the last filed petition. (b) To …