Title 14, TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

industrial, and public use Sec. 4. (a) A district established for the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use may elect to furnish water supply under this chapter if: (1) the district plan; or (2) a part of or an amendment to the district plan;…

Sec. 5. (a) A district electing to come under this chapter is considered, with regard to activities relating to furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use, to be a legal entity for the following purposes: (1) Contracting with individuals, associations, corpo…

Sec. 6. An order of the court: (1) establishing a district; or (2) adding the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use; grants to the district territorial authority to provide the service of water supply within the district. Territorial authorit…

Sec. 7. If a district proposes in: (1) the district plan; (2) a part of or an amendment to the district plan; or (3) implementation of the district plan; to provide water supply to users outside of the territory to which the district has been granted territorial authority, the di…

Sec. 8. Upon the filing of a petition with the commission under section 7 of this chapter, the commission shall do the following: (1) Set the petition for public hearing. (2) Give notice of the time and place of the hearing by publication one (1) time in at least one (1) newspape…

Sec. 9. Any interested person may: (1) appear at the hearing under section 8 of this chapter either in person or by attorney; and (2) oppose the petition. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-4-4(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "taxidermist" means a person who receives wild animals or parts of wild animals for the purpose of performing taxidermy service for any other person. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 2. (a) The department may, under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, issue to a person, upon payment of a minimum fee of fifteen dollars ($15), a license to possess for taxidermy purposes a wild animal or the hide or skin of a wild animal: (1) protected by Indiana law; and (2) du…

Sec. 3. A taxidermist license expires December 31 after the date of issue. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-9(2).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 4. A person may: (1) without a license; and (2) for taxidermy purposes; possess a wild animal not protected by Indiana law. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-9(3).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 5. A person may possess at any time a wild animal legally taken in open season and mounted. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-9(4).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies only to the recreational use of Lake Michigan. As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.57.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Lake Michigan" means: (1) the waters of Lake Michigan; (2) the land under the waters of Lake Michigan; and (3) the land adjoining the waters of Lake Michigan up to the ordinary high water mark; within the boundaries of Indiana. As added by P.L.16…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ordinary high water mark" means the line on the bank or shore of Lake Michigan that is: (1) established by the fluctuations of water; and (2) indicated by physical characteristics, including: (A) a clear and natural line impressed on the shore; (…

Sec. 3. (a) Absent any authorized legislative conveyance before February 14, 2018, the state of Indiana owns all of Lake Michigan within the boundaries of Indiana in trust for the use and enjoyment of all citizens of Indiana. (b) An owner of land that borders Lake Michigan does n…

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "natural scenic beauty" refers to conditions produced by nature without manmade additions or alterations. (b) As used in this section, "recreational purpose" means any of the following: (1) Walking. (2) Fishing. (3) Boating. (4) Swimming. (5) …

Sec. 5. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter. (b) In the adoption of a rule under subsection (a): (1) the public hearing held under IC 4-22-2-26 concerning the proposed rule; and (2) any additional public meeting concerning the proposed ru…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a cumulative improvement fund established under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-1(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.

Sec. 10. A tax levy under section 5 of this chapter may be reduced or rescinded by an approved amendment to the district plan. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-5(g).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.17.

Sec. 11. (a) If the board determines to collect exceptional benefit assessments or installments of the assessments to provide for the fund in whole or in part, the board shall file with the district plan or part of or amendment to the plan the description of the land that the boa…

Sec. 12. If: (1) there is a savings resulting from the cost of the works of improvement that are provided in the district plan, including the necessary engineering, legal, and administrative fees, being less than the proceeds of a bond issue or other borrowing to pay the costs; (…

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-8.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

Sec. 14. If a federal or state agency, according to statute or contractual obligation, demands immediate or prompt action by the district in construction of, adding to, or repairing works of improvement, the district: (1) may not defend that not enough money for the work has accu…

Sec. 2. A district may establish a cumulative improvement fund under IC 6-1.1-41 to provide money for the construction, additional construction, or repair of the works of improvement the district: (1) is authorized to construct; and (2) states in the district plan, or part of or …

Sec. 3. (a) The board of a district that determines to establish a fund shall state this determination in the district plan or in any part or amendment to the plan. Notice to this effect shall be made a part of all notices concerning approval of the district plan or a part of or …

Sec. 4. (a) To provide money for the fund, the board may place in the fund the following: (1) Gifts or grants from a person or state or federal agency. (2) Receipts of revenue from the sale of services or property produced incident to the accomplishment of the purpose for which t…

Sec. 5. The board may levy a special benefits tax in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41 in an amount not to exceed three and thirty-three hundredths cents ($0.0333) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of real property in the district, except the property that is exempt under IC 14-33-7-4…

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-5(b), (c) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-5(c) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-5-5(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.

Sec. 9. The approval of the department of local government finance: (1) does not have to be filed with the district plan or part of or amendment to the plan at the time of the submission to the commission; and (2) only has to be filed with the court having jurisdiction of the dis…

Sec. 1. The department may issue to a properly accredited individual a license authorizing the individual to collect and possess: (1) wild birds; (2) the nests and eggs of wild birds; or (3) other wild animals; in Indiana for scientific purposes only under rules adopted under IC …

Sec. 2. (a) An application for a license must: (1) bear the signature of two (2) relevant scientists as references to: (A) the character; (B) academic and scientific accomplishments; and (C) fitness; of the applicant; and (2) be accompanied by a minimum fee of ten dollars ($10). …

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a district located in whole or in part in a county having a consolidated city. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.

Sec. 10. After a hearing held under section 9 of this chapter, the resolution establishing the schedule, either as originally passed or as modified and amended, shall be passed and put into effect. A copy of the schedule must be kept on file in the office of the board and must be…

Sec. 11. (a) The board: (1) shall, before December 2 of the year in which a request is filed, fix the just and equitable rate for each user filing a request under section 6 of this chapter according to the schedule adopted; and (2) may change the rate prospectively before Decembe…

Sec. 12. The schedule of rates or charges for the treatment and disposal of sewage may be fixed and determined by the board on the basis of any of the following: (1) A flat charge for each sewer connection. (2) The amount of water used on the premises and discharged into the sewe…

Sec. 13. (a) If only a part of: (1) a tract or lot of land; or (2) a building; connected to the sewerage system is exempt from general taxation, the rates and charges established under this chapter shall be reduced by a fraction. (b) The fraction to be used under subsection (a) i…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "sewage" means the water carried wastes: (1) created in; and (2) carried or to be carried away from; residences, hotels, schools, hospitals, industrial establishments, and other private or public buildings. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-…

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "sewerage system" means plants, works, systems, facilities, or properties used or having the capacity for use in connection with the: (1) collection; (2) carrying away; (3) treating; (4) neutralizing; (5) stabilizing; or (6) disposing; of sewa…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "user" means a person or governmental entity that is the owner or occupant of real property, a part of which is connected to a sewerage system operated by a district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-6-2(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SE…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "works" means a sewage treatment plant, intercepting sewers, main sewers, submain sewers, local and lateral sewers, outfall sewers, force mains, pumping stations, ejector stations, and other appurtenances that are: (1) necessary or useful and conv…

Sec. 6. A user, all or a part of whose real property is subject to no tax other than the special benefits tax imposed under this article, may file with the county assessor and the board a request for assessment of the user's real property under this chapter. A request for a chang…

Sec. 7. For each assessment date to which a request filed under section 6 of this chapter applies, the county assessor shall assess the real property specified in the request at an amount that, when multiplied by the tax rate for the district for the taxes due and payable in the …

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall establish a schedule of just and equitable rates or charges for the use of and the service provided by the works to be paid by a user who: (1) owns or occupies real property that is partially or entirely exempt from general taxation and: (A) is connect…

Sec. 9. (a) A schedule may be established or changed only after a public hearing at which: (1) all persons using the works or owning real property served or to be served by the works; and (2) other interested persons; have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed schedu…

Sec. 1. An individual may not practice falconry in Indiana without a license issued under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-17.5(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.165-2011, SEC.22.

Sec. 2. An individual who: (1) resides in a state other than Indiana; and (2) has a valid license to practice falconry in the individual's state of residence; is not required to obtain a license under this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-17.5(b).] As added by P…

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the minimum fee for a falconry license is sixty dollars ($60). [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-17.5(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.28.

Sec. 4. A falconry license issued under this chapter expires on the last day of February of the third year following the year in which the license is issued. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-17.5(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.