Title 14, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 6. (a) At the first regular meeting of each year the commission shall elect from the members of the commission the following officers: (1) A president. (2) A vice president. (3) A secretary. (b) The vice president may act as president of the commission during the absence or …

Sec. 7. The commission shall fix the time for holding regular meetings, but the commission shall meet at least one (1) time in January, April, July, and October. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-4 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.

Sec. 8. (a) A special meeting of the commission may be called by any member upon written request to the secretary. (b) The secretary shall send to all the members, at least two (2) days in advance of a special meeting, a written notice fixing the time and place of the meeting. (c…

Sec. 9. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum. To be official, an action of the commission must be authorized by a majority of the commission at a regular or special meeting. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-5(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SE…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "channel" means: (1) an artificial channel; or (2) the improved channel of a natural watercourse; connecting to any river or stream in Indiana for the purpose of providing access by boat or otherwise to public or private industrial, commercial, ho…

Sec. 2. The general assembly finds that the unregulated construction of channels may be injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare and that the construction of these channels shall be regulated. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC…

Sec. 3. A person may not construct a channel before receiving the written approval of the commission. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.

Sec. 4. A person who desires to construct a channel must do the following: (1) File a verified written application for a permit with the commission that does the following: (A) States the material facts. (B) Includes the plans and specifications for the construction of the channe…

Sec. 5. Before commission consideration of the application, the applicant must do the following: (1) Obtain the prior written approval of the department of environmental management for sewage disposal facilities involved with the channel and each facility that the channel is to s…

Sec. 6. The commission shall issue an order of authorization if in the opinion of the commission the channel and each facility that the channel is to serve will not do any of the following: (1) Constitute an unreasonable hazard to life and property. (2) Result in undue effects up…

Sec. 7. The commission may, in the name of the state, maintain an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.

Sec. 8. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-8.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.

Sec. 9. (a) A person who violates section 3 of this chapter commits a Class B infraction. (b) Each day of continuing violation after conviction of the offense or violation constitutes a separate offense or violation. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18.5-10.] As added by P…

Sec. 1. The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) fulfill the requirements to be met by the state under the federal Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987; and (2) provide special protection in perpetuity for abandoned property and features and formations in: (A) Lake Michigan; or (B) th…

Sec. 2. (a) The department may establish a submerged lands preserve for any area of submerged lands in Lake Michigan or the Ohio River that: (1) contains: (A) a watercraft; or (B) an aircraft; of historical value; (2) contains: (A) a watercraft; or (B) an aircraft; constituting a…

Sec. 3. If a nature preserve dedicated under IC 14-31-1 includes abandoned property, the department shall reclassify the nature preserve as a submerged lands preserve. As added by P.L.125-2025, SEC.7.

Sec. 1. (a) The governing body of a district consists of five (5) supervisors as follows: (1) Two (2) who are appointed. (2) Three (3) who are elected. (b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual: (1) must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within…

Sec. 10. (a) The term of an appointed supervisor is three (3) years. (b) Before the term of an appointed supervisor expires, the supervisor's position shall be filled as follows: (1) Not later than November 1, the district supervisors shall recommend to the board in writing one (…

Sec. 10.5. (a) The governing body of a district may appoint associate supervisors to assist in performing duties in each district. (b) Associate supervisors are nonvoting members of the governing body of a district and may not hold officer positions on the governing body of a dis…

Sec. 11. Newly elected and appointed supervisors shall assume the duties of office upon signing an oath of office at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(j).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC…

Sec. 12. A supervisor holds office until the supervisor's successor has been elected or appointed and qualified. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(e).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Sec. 13. (a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year: (1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the p…

Sec. 13.5. (a) If a vacancy in the position of appointed supervisor occurs during a district's operating year: (1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the…

Sec. 14. The supervisors shall designate a chairman and may change the designation. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Sec. 15. The board may, upon notice and a hearing, remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other reason. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(k).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Sec. 16. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of the supervisors is required for the determination of any matter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(l).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Sec. 17. (a) A supervisor may be paid a salary per diem for any part of a day that the supervisor is engaged in the official business of the district in any amount not to exceed the salary per diem that may be paid by the state under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). (b) A supervisor may also r…

Sec. 18. (a) The supervisors of a district: (1) may employ necessary personnel, subject to IC 36-2-5-3 and IC 36-2-5-7; and (2) shall: (A) determine the qualifications and duties of the personnel; and (B) provide supervision to personnel. (b) In any district except a district con…

Sec. 19. (a) The supervisors and employees of a district are subject to IC 34-13-3. (b) The supervisors of a district may employ their own counsel and legal staff. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(o).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.25; P.…

Sec. 20. The supervisors may delegate the powers and duties that the supervisors consider proper to any of the following: (1) The chairman. (2) Any number of supervisors. (3) Any number of agents or employees. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(p).] As added by P.L.1-199…

Sec. 21. The supervisors of a district shall furnish to the board, upon request, copies of rules, contracts, forms, and other information concerning the activities of the supervisors that the board requires in the performance of duties under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification…

Sec. 22. The supervisors of a district shall do the following: (1) Provide for the execution of surety bonds for all district employees and officers who are entrusted with money or property. (2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all district proceedings and…

Sec. 23. The supervisors may invite the legislative body of a municipality or county located near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the supervisors on all questions of program and policy that affect the property, …

Sec. 24. (a) Claims against a district must be allowed and approved by the governing body of the district before payment by the district's fiscal officer. However, the governing body may, subject to review and approval at the governing body's next regular meeting, authorize the f…

Sec. 6. (a) During the first quarter of each calendar year, each district shall hold an annual meeting of all land occupiers in the district. The meeting shall be held on a date designated by the supervisors. The supervisors shall give due notice of the time and place of the meet…

Sec. 7. (a) The election held at the annual meeting of land occupiers shall be conducted by an election committee appointed under this section. (b) Not later than October 31, the district chairman shall do the following: (1) Appoint an election committee made up of a supervisor a…

Sec. 8. (a) The election committee appointed under section 7 of this chapter shall do the following: (1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any vacancies that exist among the elected supervisors of the district. (2) Contact and ascertain the willingness …

Sec. 9. (a) If a tie vote occurs in an election held at an annual meeting under this chapter, voting shall continue until the tie is broken. (b) The individual receiving the highest number of votes is elected a supervisor for the three (3) year term. If there is also a vacancy to…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "proposed district" refers to the district and the area proposed to be added to the district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-6.5(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to all districts. (b) To add area to a district already established: (1) the same procedure must be used as is provided for the establishment of a district with the petition addressed to the court having jurisdiction over the district; or (2) the …

Sec. 1. At the time of submission of an application for a permit or revision or renewal of a permit under this article, the applicant shall do the following: (1) Place the advertisement submitted as part of the application under IC 14-34-3-3(6) in a local newspaper of general cir…

Sec. 10. (a) The director may not approve a permit application unless, in addition to the findings required by section 7 of this chapter, the director states in writing that the director has considered the effects of the proposed mining operation on a place listed on or eligible …

Sec. 10.5. (a) A person who submits an application for a permit or for the revision or renewal of a permit under this article shall, to the extent not otherwise addressed in the permit application, make a good faith effort to identify potential problems that may result in an unan…

Sec. 11. (a) If an informal conference or public hearing is held under section 5 of this chapter, the director shall furnish the applicant and all parties with written findings: (1) granting or denying the permit in whole or in part; and (2) stating the reasons for granting or de…

Sec. 12. The director shall notify an applicant of the director's decision regarding the application. If the application is disapproved, the notification must set forth specific reasons for the application's disapproval. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-4-5(a).] As added…

Sec. 13. (a) Not later than thirty (30) days after an applicant is notified of the approval or disapproval of an application: (1) the applicant; or (2) any person with an interest that is or may be adversely affected; may request a hearing under IC 4-21.5 on the reasons for the f…