Title 14, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Sec. 7. A title of the state created under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal) may not be considered invalid because of an irregularity, informality, or omission in: (1) a proceeding under this chapter or under IC 4-17-11 (before its repeal); or (2) any of the pr…

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c): (1) an action alleging that the title created in the state is invalid must be commenced; and (2) a defense to the action must be used; within one (1) year from the time the certificate of title is filed for record in the …

Sec. 9. If for sixty (60) consecutive days conservation land designated under this chapter is not occupied by a party in possession under the record title, the state is considered in immediate actual possession of the real property for the purpose of protecting and conserving the…

Sec. 1. (a) It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to do the following: (1) Provide means for the construction and operation of adequate water resources, food, lodging, and the outdoor recreation or service facilities that the department considers appropriate without the ex…

Sec. 2. (a) The department may do the following: (1) Lease state owned land that is under the management and control of the department to a local governmental unit or a political subdivision of the state or local government. (2) Lease federally owned land that is under the contro…

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "inn" means a public facility that has the following: (1) At least twenty (20) rooms for the accommodation of overnight guests. (2) A dining room that offers table service for at least forty (40) individuals at one (1) time during normal dinin…

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to leases to units of local government. (b) The department shall draft a statement of intent and shall publicize the statement through appropriate media. The statement must do the following: (1) Describe the facilities that the department d…

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to leases to units of local government. (b) After public notice as required by section 4 of this chapter, a sixty (60) day period shall be allowed for the preparation and submission of proposals. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-3-8-5…

Sec. 6. (a) Following the expiration of the period set aside for the submission of proposals by section 5 of this chapter, the department shall do the following: (1) Select the proposal that the department considers most appropriate for the fulfillment of the statement of intent.…

Sec. 7. A lease and contract must be executed by the authorized agents of the state and by the lessee. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-8-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "small state park" means a state park having an area of not more than five hundred (500) acres. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.

Sec. 2. The department may develop, maintain, and manage, on property acquired by the department, at least one (1) small state park. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.

Sec. 3. The department shall establish criteria for determining the site of a small state park. However, each small state park must meet the following conditions: (1) Be developed for recreational or cultural activities by the public. (2) Contain or be adjacent to surface water. …

Sec. 4. The department may enter into contracts for the operation or management of the property, facilities, services, or programs of a small state park. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-6.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.

Sec. 5. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-2-7.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.12.

Sec. 1. The governor, state comptroller, and director may, on behalf of and in the name of the state, transfer and convey to the Tippecanoe County park and recreational board, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, all rights, title, and interest of the state, including maintenance and oper…

Sec. 2. The transfer under section 1 of this chapter is conditioned on the following: (1) That when the recipient is in full possession, the recipient shall forevermore maintain, develop, and use the Tippecanoe Battle Ground Memorial, by whatever name, as a general park and recre…

Sec. 3. This chapter provides for the permanent enclosure and preservation of the Tippecanoe Battle Ground as required by Article 15, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-16-4(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.13.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A cemetery owner (as defined in IC 23-14-33-8) in the course of performing a legitimate function under IC 23-14 in relation to the owner's cemetery (as defined in IC 23-14-33-7). (2) The owner of a grave memorial who, for …

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grave memorial" refers to a gravestone, monument, grave marker, or any other type of similar item. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must file the following with the county recorder of the county where the grave memorial was located before its removal: (1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave memorial including: (A) names; (B) dates…

Sec. 4. A person may not buy or sell any of the following that have been removed from a cemetery: (1) Grave memorial. (2) Grave artifact. (3) Grave ornamentation. (4) Cemetery enclosure. (5) Other commemorative item. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly violates section 3 or 4 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.14.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "public or private property" does not include barns, dwellings, or other buildings. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-2(3) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 10. (a) Notwithstanding any law in this article, the commission may adjust a license and permit fee, including an application fee, in an amount that is above the minimum fee established under the following: (1) Section 4 of this chapter (Licenses and permits written by the d…

Sec. 2. The division of fish and wildlife shall administer this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-1-4 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Sec. 3. The director shall do the following: (1) Provide for the protection, reproduction, care, management, survival, and regulation of wild animal populations regardless of whether the wild animals are present on public or private property in Indiana. (2) Organize and pursue a …

Sec. 4. (a) The director shall write and issue licenses and permits required by this article. (b) Subject to section 10 of this chapter, the director may charge a fee for a license or permit issued under subsection (a). [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-2(2).] As added by…

Sec. 5. The director or the director's representative may, while in the performance of official duties, enter into or upon private or public property for the following purposes: (1) Managing and protecting a wild animal found upon or within the property. (2) Killing or removing a…

Sec. 6. (a) The director shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following: (1) Establish, open, close, lengthen, suspend, or shorten seasons. (2) Establish bag, sex, and size limits. (3) Establish limitations on the numbers of hunters and fishermen. (4) Establish the methods…

Sec. 7. (a) The division may, with the approval of the director, engage in revenue raising projects, including the following: (1) The sale of items made by employees of the department, purchased for resale, or taken on consignment for sale. (2) The sale of the right or authority …

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2025. (b) A hunter may use a rifle to hunt deer on privately owned land or on public property subject to the following: (1) The use of a rifle is permitted during hunting seasons established by the depa…

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to a hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016. (b) Notwithstanding any rule prescribing the minimum length of a handgun cartridge case, a hunter may use a handgun that fires a commercially available bullet of ten (10) millimeters in diameter t…

Sec. 1. The department shall do the following: (1) Collect, digest, and classify information respecting forests, timber land, forest preservation, and timber culture. (2) Recommend plans and methods for forest preservation and timber culture and for the establishment of state for…

Sec. 2. The department shall annually, on or before December 1, file with the governor a report of the information, plans, and methods prepared under section 1 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-1-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16.

Sec. 1. The division director may cooperate with a person in Indiana to locate, check, or eradicate a pest or pathogen. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-3-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.

Sec. 2. The division director may, on behalf of the department, enter into a cooperative agreement with the United States government, the government of another state, or an agency of the United States or another state to carry out this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: …

Sec. 3. The division director shall periodically cause to be prepared and disseminated a pamphlet describing a pest or pathogen that is significant in Indiana. The pamphlet must indicate how to detect a pest or pathogen and what methods may lawfully be used for control and treatm…

Sec. 4. The division director shall aid and assist in the development and protection of the bee and honey industry in Indiana. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-3-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17.

Sec. 5. The division director shall initiate appropriate emergency action to implement this article. Appropriate emergency action under this section includes the following: (1) Orders to treat a pest or pathogen. (2) Orders to prevent the movement or to require the destruction of…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the commission may provide certain minimum quantities of stream flow or sell water on a unit pricing basis for water supply purposes from the water supply storage in reservoir impoundments or parts of the impoundments t…

Sec. 10. The commission may enter into contracts under this chapter to provide certain minimum quantities of stream flow or to provide water on a measured basis in an area described in section 8 of this chapter. However, the opposite party to the contract is not required to pay c…

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "conservancy district" refers to a conservancy district established under IC 14-33 or under IC 13-3-3 (before its repeal) for the purpose of furnishing water supply for domestic, industrial, and public use. (b) The state may not obtain compen…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter and subject to section 2.5 of this chapter, the commission may contract with a person for the provision of certain minimum quantities of stream flow or for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis. A contract for the pr…

meeting; affected water utilities Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "water utility" means: (1) a public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a)); (2) a municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h)); (3) a not-for-profit utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-125(a)); (4) a c…

Sec. 3. A contract for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis that is entered into under this chapter or under IC 13-2-1-7 (before its repeal) after June 30, 1991, must provide for compensation to the state at the rate of not less than thirty-three dollars ($33) per one millio…