Indiana § 14-22-8-7 - Powers and duties of department
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§ 14-22-8-7. Powers and duties of department
Sec. 7. (a) The department shall contract for the development of game bird habitats in Indiana. Each contract must:
(1) be for at least three (3) years; and
(2) provide a plan for the development of habitat for at least one (1) species of game bird.
(b) The department may seek the cooperation of federal agencies such as the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service or the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the development of habitat plans and compensation for habitat plans. Monetary compensation may not exceed the rate per acre per year as determined by the commission and each contract may provide that the site be open for regulated public game bird hunting.
(c) The department may purchase land in Indiana from willing sellers for the development of game bird habitats.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-4.6-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.155-2015, SEC.10.
IC 14-22-9Chapter 9. Regulation of Fishing
14-22-9-1Unlawful means of taking fish; special permits 14-22-9-2Ice fishing 14-22-9-3Fishing near dams 14-22-9-4Minnows and crayfish; unlawful transportation 14-22-9-5Minnows and crayfish; transportation outside state 14-22-9-6Waste disposal 14-22-9-7Sale of fish 14-22-9-8Stocking fish in waters of the state 14-22-9-9Obstruction of waterways; dams; fish ladders 14-22-9-10Control of aquatic vegetation 14-22-9-11Invasive animal species reduction program
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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