Title 14, TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 12.5. Notwithstanding sections 10, 11, and 12 of this chapter, any exemption to the motorboat speed limit that was: (1) granted by the department in response to a petition from a majority of abutting property owners; and (2) in effect on August 31, 1985; remains in effect. H…

Sec. 13. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, a person operating a boat competing in and during: (1) a boat race; (2) a water ski event; or (3) any other organized boating activity; over a fixed and marked course for which a permit has been issued by the departm…

Sec. 14. A person operating a boat shall observe the following traffic rules when applicable: (1) When two (2) boats are approaching each other "head and head", or nearly so, each boat shall bear to the right and pass the other boat on the boat's left side. (2) When two (2) boats…

Sec. 15. A person operating a motorboat may not approach or pass another boat: (1) in such a manner; or (2) at such a rate of speed; as to create a hazardous wake or wash. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-27.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.

prohibited Sec. 16. A person may not operate a motorboat in a circular course around any of the following: (1) Another boat with an occupant engaged in fishing. (2) A person swimming. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-28.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.…

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not operate a motorboat within two hundred (200) feet of the shore line of a lake or channel of the lake at a speed greater than idle speed. (b) This subsection applies to lakes formed by hydroelectric dams in either…

and reservoirs Sec. 18. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to: (1) establish speed limits for watercraft; and (2) prescribe areas for special use; on those lakes and reservoirs financed either wholly or in part with state or federal money. (b) The rules adopted un…

Sec. 19. Provisions of this chapter concerning the operation of boats or motorboats apply as follows: (1) Whether or not the boat or motorboat is towing a water ski, a watersled, an aquaplane, or a similar object, including a person on the water ski, watersled, aquaplane, or simi…

Sec. 2. A person may not operate a boat upon public waters: (1) in any manner; (2) under any circumstances; or (3) at any rate of speed; prohibited by this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-15.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.

Sec. 20. A person operating a motorboat may not tow a water ski, a watersled, an aquaplane, or a similar object, including a person on the waterski, watersled, aquaplane, or similar object, unless: (1) the motorboat is occupied by at least one (1) other person who is giving the p…

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-33.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.195-2014, SEC.4.

Sec. 22. A person other than a law enforcement officer may not operate or sound a siren. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-34.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.

Sec. 23. A person may not operate or permit operation of a watercraft if a reasonably prudent person would believe the total load aboard or the total horsepower of any motor or engine of the watercraft presents a risk of physical harm to persons or property, having due regard for…

Sec. 24. (a) A person operating a motorboat may not permit an occupant to sit, stand, or lie on the gunwales. (b) A person operating a motorboat less than twenty-one (21) feet in length may not permit an occupant to sit, stand, or lie on the bow decking of the motorboat, except f…

Sec. 25. A person may not: (1) moor or attach a boat to; or (2) move, remove, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy; a buoy, beacon, light marker, stake, flag, or other aid to safe operation placed upon public water by or by others under the authority of the United States or …

Sec. 26. A person may not anchor a boat in the traveled part of a river or channel so as to: (1) prevent; (2) impede; or (3) interfere with; the safe passage of another boat through the river or channel. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-38.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8…

Sec. 27. A person may not participate or compete in a boat race unless: (1) the race is over a fixed and marked course; and (2) a permit for the race has been issued by the department under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-39.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8…

Sec. 28. A person who is: (1) the owner of a boat; (2) in possession of a boat; or (3) entitled to the possession of a boat, whether by reason of legal title, lease, license, rental arrangement, lease with option to purchase, contract of conditional sale, or otherwise; may not au…

Sec. 29. A person may not: (1) take possession of; (2) assume control of; or (3) operate upon public water; a boat of which any other person is entitled to the possession, whether by reason of legal title, lease, license, rental arrangement, lease with option to purchase, contrac…

Sec. 3. A person operating a boat shall operate the boat in a careful and prudent manner, having due regard for the following: (1) The rights, safety, and property of other persons. (2) The conditions and hazards, actual and potential, then existing, including weather and density…

Sec. 30. (a) A person may not abandon a watercraft at any time on Indiana water. A watercraft found unattended in a sunken, beached, or drifting condition is considered to have been abandoned by the owner. In the interest of public safety, such a watercraft may be removed and imp…

Sec. 31. (a) A person who violates section 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 6 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. […

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-18.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.57-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 5. A person may not operate a boat if all or part of the boat is: (1) designed or constructed in a manner; or (2) in a condition or state of repair; that endangers the person or property of any other person. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-19.] As added by P.L.1-19…

Sec. 6. A person may not operate a boat in a manner that does any of the following: (1) Unnecessarily endangers the person or property of another person. (2) Unnecessarily interferes with the safe and lawful use of public waters by another person. (3) Unnecessarily interferes wit…

Sec. 7. A person may not operate a boat at a rate of speed greater than: (1) is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the conditions and hazards, actual and potential, then existing, including weather and density of traffic; or (2) will permit the person, in the exercise …

Sec. 8. Subject to section 9 of this chapter, a person may not operate a boat during the period between sunset and sunrise at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-23(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8.

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to lakes of more than four hundred (400) acres but less than one thousand (1,000) acres lying on the boundary of Indiana and another state. (b) Between 6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m., a person may not do any of the following: (1) Operate a boat at a s…

Sec. 1. (a) The commission may exercise the power of eminent domain as necessary or proper to carry out the following: (1) IC 14-19-1-1. (2) IC 14-22-3. (3) IC 14-23-1-1. (4) IC 14-25-10. (5) IC 14-31-1. (6) IC 14-26-1-4. (7) IC 14-26-1-5. (8) IC 14-28-1-11. (b) The department ma…

Sec. 2. If the commission considers it necessary or proper to appropriate real property or acquire a right under this chapter, the commission shall do the following: (1) Adopt an appropriate resolution that states the following: (A) A specific description of the real property or …

Sec. 3. The attorney general shall do the following: (1) In the proper court, file an action in the name of the state of Indiana on the relation of the commission for the condemnation of the real property or right. (2) Proceed under IC 32-24 to condemn the real property or right …

Sec. 4. Expenses incurred in conducting condemnation proceedings and in acquiring real property or rights by condemnation under this chapter shall be paid out of money appropriated or otherwise available for the use of the department and not otherwise expended in the work of the …

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies if the department: (1) acquired land under: (A) this chapter; or (B) IC 14-3-1-19 (before its repeal); after September 1, 1983; and (2) decides to lease or sell the land for use in a manner identical or similar to that for which the land was used …

Sec. 1. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to do the following: (1) Provide means for the construction of adequate food and lodging facilities for the guests of Indiana state parks and recreation areas without the expenditure of public money. (2) Solicit and encourage t…

Sec. 10. A lease and contract must be executed by the authorized agents of the state and by the lessee. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 11. The authority granted to the department by this chapter is in addition and supplemental to the authority granted to the department by IC 14-19-1-2. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-8.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. (a) The department may do the following: (1) Lease state owned land that is under the management and control of the department. (2) Lease federally owned land that is under the control and management of the department. (3) Contract for the construction and operation of lo…

Sec. 3. (a) A lease and contract authorized by section 2 of this chapter must include in its terms the following provisions and conditions: (1) The legal description of the leasehold. (2) The term of the lease, which may not exceed forty (40) years. (3) A stipulation that the les…

Sec. 4. (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. 5. (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 propo…

Sec. 6. Following the hearing under section 5 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 attorney general. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-6 part.] As add…

Sec. 7. If the attorney general approves the lease and contract, the department shall 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 place that the department will receive bids. [Pre…

Sec. 8. The department shall interview each bidder to discover the resources and experience of the bidder. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 9. After the interview, the department may award the lease to the highest and best bidder. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-9-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 1. (a) The department may not charge a price of admission to: (1) inpatients of state or federally owned or operated hospitals or institutions and their supervisors; (2) foster families who reside together in the same foster family home licensed under IC 31-27-4; or (3) indi…

Sec. 2. (a) Upon: (1) application to the department; and (2) the payment of an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100); the department shall issue to a nonprofit organization composed primarily of individuals less than seventeen (17) years of age a permit for the admission of th…

vehicle Sec. 3. If a motor vehicle is towing an unoccupied motor vehicle, the two (2) motor vehicles are considered one (1) motor vehicle for the purpose of calculating the admission fee to a state park or recreation area. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-3-2.] As added by…

Sec. 4. (a) Upon application to the department, a resident of Indiana: (1) who: (A) if born in 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, or 1937, is at least sixty (60) years of age; or (B) if born before 1933 or after 1937, is at least sixty-five (65) years of age; (2) who is eligible for Social …

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "annual pass" means a card that: (1) is issued by the department; and (2) entitles: (A) the card holder; and (B) the members of the card holder's immediate family; to enter the state parks an unlimited number of times during a calendar year wi…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "real property" means the Old Goshen Baptist Church and cemetery containing the graves of revolutionary soldiers and Indiana pioneers that is a tract containing two and one-half (2 1/2) acres and situated in Harrison County, Indiana, on State Road…