Title 14, TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 8. (a) The advisory council shall act in an advisory capacity to the department and the commission with respect to the bureaus on matters pertaining to the following: (1) Policy. (2) Administration of all programs and facilities under the control and management of the bureau…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to those counties that contain a part of the corridor. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 10. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-10(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 11. If a member of the commission is unable to attend a meeting of the commission, the member may designate an individual to act in the member's place at the meeting. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-11.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 12. The director may designate an individual to act on the director's behalf under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a member of the commission appointed under section 7(2) of this chapter is not entitled to a salary per diem. (b) While away from the member's home and regular place of business in the performance of services for the commission, …

Sec. 14. The commission shall select a president and vice president. The director shall act as secretary of the commission. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-13.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 15. The commission shall meet: (1) as the commission determines; or (2) upon the call of the president or the director. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-14.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall promote the conservation and development of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources in the corridor by the following: (1) The exchange of information. (2) The establishment of common goals. (3) Cooperative action of the people and gover…

Sec. 17. A majority of the members appointed under section 7(2) of this chapter constitutes a quorum. As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.5.

Sec. 18. The commission may adopt bylaws that the commission considers necessary for carrying out the functions of the commission under this chapter. As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.6.

Sec. 19. (a) The Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund is established for the purpose of paying: (1) reimbursement of the expenses of members under section 13 of this chapter; (2) other administrative costs and expenses reasonably incurred under this chapter, including e…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Wabash River heritage corridor commission established by this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 20. The commission may use the Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund to pay: (1) reimbursement of the expenses of members under section 13 of this chapter; (2) other administrative costs and expenses reasonably incurred under this chapter, including expenses for pub…

Sec. 21. Upon request from the commission, the director shall provide the commission with reasonable administrative support services to aid in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.9.

Sec. 22. (a) The commission is authorized to do the following: (1) Hold public hearings. (2) Request the presence and participation at a commission meeting of representatives of any governmental or private entity that has an interest in natural resources, tourism, historic preser…

Sec. 23. (a) The Wabash River heritage corridor fund is established for the purpose of: (1) providing grants to aid the sustainable development of property under the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan and purposes of the commission; and (2) paying costs incurre…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "corridor" refers to the Wabash River heritage corridor. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Wabash River" includes the following: (1) The Little River. (2) The portage between the Little River and the Maumee River. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-5.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "Wabash River heritage corridor" means the strip of land in Indiana abutting: (1) the Wabash River; (2) the Little River; and (3) the portage between the Little River and the Maumee River. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-6.] As added by…

Sec. 6. The Wabash River heritage corridor commission is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 7. The members of the commission are the following: (1) The director or the director's designee. (2) One (1) individual appointed by the county executive of each county that: (A) contains a part of the corridor; and (B) chooses to support the activities of the commission by …

Sec. 8. Each county that appoints a member to the commission shall do the following: (1) Send a copy of the resolution to the director. (2) Inform the director of the name of the county's appointee when the appointment is made. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-9.] As ad…

Sec. 9. (a) The term of an appointed member of the commission is two (2) years. (b) A member of the commission may be reappointed. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-10(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 14-1-1-48 (before its repeal, now codified at section 2 of this chapter) apply to boating years beginning after December 31, 1989. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.294.

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not operate a boat upon public water to carry passengers for hire unless the following conditions are met: (1) The department or an organization approved under section 2.5 of this chapter has inspected and registered the boat. (2) A certificate of inspect…

Sec. 10. A person who violates section 1, 5, 7, 8, or 9 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-59 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. (a) Before issuing a certificate of inspection and registration for a passenger boat, the department shall have the boat, including all motors, machinery, and equipment, thoroughly and carefully inspected by a competent person. (b) If the department finds that: (1) the bo…

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall charge and collect a fee for the following: (1) Each annual dockside inspection. (2) Each dry dock inspection. (b) The following fees shall be charged: (1) All watercraft, except sailboats, carrying not more than six (6) passengers for hire on nav…

Sec. 4. (a) The department may: (1) periodically; and (2) with or without notice; inspect a registered passenger boat. (b) If the department finds from the inspection that the boat would not be entitled to registration if registration were sought at that time, the department shal…

Sec. 5. The owner of a passenger boat whose registration has been suspended under section 4 of this chapter may not use the boat or permit the boat to be used to carry passengers for hire until: (1) the deficiencies have been corrected; and (2) the certificate of inspection and r…

Sec. 6. Each certificate of inspection and registration must certify that the inspection has been made and must set forth, among other things, the following: (1) The date of inspection. (2) A description of the boat, including motors, machinery and equipment. (3) The age of the b…

Sec. 7. A person may not operate a passenger boat unless there is painted on the outside of the boat, both to starboard and to port and in a conspicuous place, the maximum weight, including passengers and property, that may safely be carried on the boat, as set forth in the certi…

Sec. 8. A person may not operate a passenger boat with persons or property on board in excess of the maximum weight, including passengers and property, that may safely be carried on the boat, as set forth in the certificate. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-53.] As added…

Sec. 9. (a) Upon the sale of a passenger boat, the purchaser shall within ten (10) days do the following at the same time: (1) Give notice in writing to the department of the sale and the date of the sale. (2) Surrender the certificate to the department for cancellation. (b) The …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dock or harbor line" refers to the dock or harbor line established by the United States. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-8-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "interested person" means: (1) the owner of real property; or (2) the owner of an easement for public park purposes in, over, or through any real property; bordering on Lake Michigan. (b) The term includes a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23). …

Sec. 3. A person may not fill in real property or construct a dock or wharf beyond the dock or harbor line. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-8-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 4. An interested person may acquire title to submerged real property adjacent to and within the width of the land bordering on Lake Michigan and between the shore and the dock or harbor line by doing the following: (1) Applying to the department for both of the following: (A…

submerged real property Sec. 5. (a) The interested person may fill and improve the real property if the director grants the permits required under this chapter. (b) The governor's approval is required before a permit issued under this chapter is effective. (c) Hazardous waste (as…

Sec. 6. (a) The department shall issue a patent to an interested person after the interested person does the following: (1) Fills in and improves the real property. (2) Files with the commissioner of the department of environmental management evidence that the filling and improve…

Sec. 7. (a) A patent issued under this chapter or under IC 4-20.5-8 (before its repeal) vests in: (1) the interested person; or (2) the interested person's successor in title; fee simple title to the real property that has been filled in and improved. (b) A person holding an ease…

Sec. 8. A permit to fill in and reclaim real property bordering Lake Michigan issued after June 30, 1990, under: (1) this chapter; (2) IC 4-20.5-8 (before its repeal); or (3) IC 4-18-13 (before its repeal); expires five (5) years after the date the permit was issued. [Pre-1995 Re…

Sec. 1. The city of Indianapolis may do the following, subject to the same rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws as public parks owned by the city of Indianapolis: (1) Beautify, improve, maintain, and regulate the use of University Square in Indianapolis. (2) Erect in Universi…

Sec. 2. University Square must be open at all times for the use and enjoyment of the people of Indiana as a public park to the same extent as to residents of Indianapolis. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-30-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.121-2016,…

Sec. 3. The city of Indianapolis shall, at the city's own expense, do the following: (1) Maintain the walks and lawns in and adjacent to the grounds in good condition at all times. (2) Reforest the land with trees as needed, caring for, training, and preserving the trees as much …

Sec. 4. The general assembly or the governor may revoke the authority granted by this chapter. However, the city of Indianapolis may remove the monuments, fountains, or art treasures that the city erected or located in University Square if the authority is revoked. [Pre-1995 Reco…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "real property" means the following: All of the block No. 9 in the city of Madison, known as The Lanier Block, bounded on the north by First Street, on the east by Vine Street, on the south by Ohio Street, and on the west by Elm Street, situated i…

Sec. 2. The state pledges to maintain in perpetuity the real property as: (1) a public memorial to the distinguished public services of James F.D. Lanier; and (2) a permanent example of a notable Indiana home of the decade 1850 to 1860. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-15-…

Sec. 3. The real property shall be administered, maintained, managed, and controlled by the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation (IC 4-37-2-1) and shall be known as The James F.D. Lanier Home. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-15-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, S…