Title 14, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

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.

Sec. 5. To take wildlife in the practice of falconry, an individual must: (1) hold a license issued under this chapter; (2) have in the individual's possession the type of hunting license required under this article for the taking of the wildlife; and (3) have in the individual's…

Sec. 1. (a) The following persons may enter land in the district and other land near the district as is necessary for district purposes: (1) The board of directors. (2) The board of appraisers. (3) The staffs of both boards. (4) All other persons employed or contracted with. (b) …

Sec. 2. The county auditor, county treasurer, and other officers of the county shall take all proper steps to: (1) collect and transmit money; and (2) perform other duties; necessary to carry out this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-93.] As added by P.L.1-1995,…

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a district established for the purpose of providing water supply, including treatment and distribution for domestic, industrial, and public use. (b) A public utility engaged in the production, transmission, or distribution of water may: (1) ini…

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to: (1) a sewer; (2) a sewage disposal plant or installation; or (3) a storm water drain; that is installed by a district in and serves an area that subsequently comes within the corporate limits of a municipality that is not a part of the distric…

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a water line or water supply installation installed by a district serving an area that subsequently comes within the corporate limits of a municipality that: (1) is not a part of the district; and (2) owns and operates a waterworks serving the …

Sec. 6. (a) This article shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purpose of creating districts by which local water management problems can best be solved. (b) Failure of notice, duly ordered, does not void a proceeding provided for in this article that is otherwise valid.…

Sec. 1. A person may not conduct a field trial without a permit issued by the department. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-19(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 2. (a) The department may issue a permit for a minimum fee of ten dollars ($10) to a person to conduct a field trial under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 for the protection of wild animals. The rules shall be incorporated in or attached to the permit when issued. (b) The fee …

Sec. 3. A permit to conduct a field trial may not be issued to a person unless the field trial is to be a sanctioned trial under the rules of a national or regional hunting dog association recognized or approved by the department. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-19(c).]…

Sec. 4. A person may not conduct a field trial if wild animals are being pursued out of season except: (1) in the areas and at the times that are approved by the department; and (2) under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-19(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commercial licensee" means a business entity granted a license by the utility owner to install and construct marinas, boat docks, and beaches adjacent to the shore line of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy dis…

Sec. 10. (a) A reservoir conservancy district, subject to sections 7 and 11 of this chapter and the district plan of the reservoir conservancy district, is authorized to do the following: (1) Install: (A) catch basins; (B) vegetative or constructed filtration systems; or (C) both…

Sec. 11. The utility owner of the reservoir located within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district has sole authority and control over all activities to control: (1) the water level of; (2) the water quality of; and (3) the availability of water from; the reservoir l…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary water recreation facility" means the part or parts of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district that are suitable for recreational use by watercraft. As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "reservoir" means a body of water created by the construction of a dam, embankment, or other structure. As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "reservoir conservancy district" refers to a conservancy district established under this chapter. As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.16.

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "utility owner" refers to a utility that: (1) owns at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the surface of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district; and (2) is governed by a board of directors for utilities …

Sec. 6. A proposed conservancy district may be established as a reservoir conservancy district under this chapter if: (1) the proposed conservancy district will be established for the purposes of: (A) developing forests, wildlife areas, parks, and recreational facilities if feasi…

Sec. 7. (a) After the court issues an order establishing a reservoir conservancy district under IC 14-33-2-26 and the initial board of directors of the reservoir conservancy district is appointed under IC 14-33-5-1, the board of directors and the utility owner of the reservoir lo…

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (e) or another provision of this chapter, a reservoir conservancy district has all of the powers granted to other conservancy districts by this article. (b) The district plan of a reservoir conservancy district shall be pr…

Sec. 9. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Fishing boat" means a boat that has one (1) or more motors that have a total of not more than thirty (30) horsepower. (2) "Nonmotorized watercraft" means a watercraft that does not have a motor. The term in…

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Animals imported into Indiana for the purpose of being confined and exhibited in a zoo or other public display of animals. (2) Other animals that the department designates. (3) Animals regulated under IC 14-22-31-7. (4) Ga…

Sec. 2. A person may not bring into Indiana, for the purpose of release or selling for release in Indiana, live fish, the fry of live fish, or any other living wild animal without a permit issued by the department. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-20(1) part.] As added b…

Sec. 3. An application for a permit must be filed with the director not less than ten (10) days before the proposed date of importation. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, a minimum fee of five dollars ($5) must accompany the application. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-20(1) pa…

Sec. 4. (a) A permit may be granted only upon satisfactory proof that the specific animals intended to be imported meet the following conditions: (1) The animals are free of a communicable disease at the time of importation. (2) The animals will not become a nuisance. (3) The ani…

Sec. 1. If the: (1) board consists of directors in which each director of the board has been elected to the board under IC 14-33-5-2 or IC 14-33-5.4-3; and (2) district plan requires the district to assume responsibility for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and oper…

Sec. 2. The district marshal serves at the pleasure of the board. However, before terminating or suspending a district marshal who has been employed by the district for more than six (6) months after completing the minimum basic training requirements adopted by the law enforcemen…

Sec. 3. The district marshal is the chief police officer of the district and has the powers of other law enforcement officers in enforcing laws. The district marshal or the district marshal's deputy: (1) shall arrest without process all persons who commit an offense within the di…