Indiana § 14-27-7-9 - Exemption of department from liability

§ 14-27-7-9. Exemption of department from liability

Sec. 9. This chapter does not create a liability for damages against the department or the department's officers, agents, and employees caused by or arising out of any of the following:

(1) The construction, maintenance, operation, or failure of a levee, dike, or floodwall and appurtenant works.

(2) The issuance and enforcement of a notice of violation or a rule issued by the department to carry out the department's duties.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-20-8.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.148-2002, SEC.14.

IC 14-27-7.3Chapter 7.3. Low Head Dams

14-27-7.3-1Applicability 14-27-7.3-2"Low head dam" 14-27-7.3-3"Roster" 14-27-7.3-4Duties of commission 14-27-7.3-5Duties of department 14-27-7.3-6Duties of owner 14-27-7.3-7Exemption for certain owners 14-27-7.3-8Damage or breach; duty to notify; inspections; right of entry upon premises 14-27-7.3-8.1Public policy 14-27-7.3-8.2Removal; notice to department 14-27-7.3-9Prohibited acts 14-27-7.3-10Title searches by department 14-27-7.3-11Department immunity from liability 14-27-7.3-12Adoption of rules 14-27-7.3-13Violations 14-27-7.3-13.1Expiration of permits issued by the director 14-27-7.3-14Appeal of administrative decision or penalty 14-27-7.3-15Expired

IC 14-27-7.3-1Applicability Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to a dam that is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or owned by the Army Corps of Engineers.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, the state does not assume ownership of or responsibility for a low head dam that is not listed on the roster under section 4 of this chapter as owned by the state.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2025, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.104.

IC 14-27-7.3-2"Low head dam" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "low head dam" means a manmade in-channel structure in a watercourse that is capable of generating hazardous recirculating currents that pose a risk to public health and safety and causes the watercourse to have a vertical drop of twenty-five (25) feet or less. The term does not include:

(1) a dam with a downstream structure in place to dissipate the hydraulic energy of the water past the crest of the dam; or

(2) ramped impoundments which drop at slopes of five percent (5%) or flatter.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-3"Roster" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "roster" refers to the roster of low head dams adopted under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-4Duties of commission Sec. 4. (a) Not later than July 1, 2021, the commission shall adopt a roster of low head dams located in the state that are capable of creating hazardous currents that pose safety issues to swimmers, waders, or boaters. The roster must be updated periodically.

(b) The roster of low head dams must include the following information:

(1) The location of the low head dam.

(2) To the extent feasible, the name of each low head dam owner. If an owner cannot be identified, the roster must list the owner as unknown.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-5Duties of department Sec. 5. The department shall do the following:

(1) Establish warning sign standards and requirements for low head dams that are on the roster. The department may reference standards or best practices established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(2) Provide information on low head dam safety.

(3) Provide contact information for the department so that a low head dam owner can discuss options for low head dam removal or modification.

(4) Not more than ninety (90) days after the commission adopts a roster, notify each identified owner of a low head dam on the roster by certified mail of the requirements for a low head dam under this chapter.

(5) Not more than ninety (90) days after the department receives information of a new owner of a low head dam on the roster, notify the new owner by certified mail of the requirements for a low head dam under this chapter.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2025, SEC.2.

IC 14-27-7.3-6Duties of owner Sec. 6. A person who owns a low head dam that is on the roster shall do the following:

(1) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, comply with the warning standards established by the department under section 5(1) of this chapter.

(2) Inform the department of any change of ownership of the low head dam not more than thirty (30) days after the change.

(3) Except for a low head dam owned by the state or a political subdivision, obtain and maintain proof of financial responsibility for the low head dam in the form of:

(A) a bond for not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000); or

(B) general liability insurance, with a general aggregate limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000);

to cover claims from injuries and death that the low head dam may cause, and before July 1 of each year provide the department with proof of insurance or bond.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2025, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-7Exemption for certain owners Sec. 7. A person who owns at least two (2) low head dams is exempted from the requirements under section 6(1) of this chapter if:

(1) that person has previously installed warning signs in coordination with the department; and

(2) that person maintains and repairs the signs that exist.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-8Damage or breach; duty to notify; inspections; right of entry upon premises Sec. 8. (a) The owner of a low head dam that is on the roster and that has been damaged or breached shall notify the department within four (4) business days of becoming aware of the damage or breach.

(b) The department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of conducting an assessment of the low head dam that has been reported as damaged or breached, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of the low head dam shall do the following:

(1) Cooperate with the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees in the conduct of the assessment.

(2) Facilitate access to the low head dam.

(c) After the low head dam has been assessed under subsection (b), the department shall provide a written report to each owner of the low head dam.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-8.1Public policy Sec. 8.1. (a) It is the public policy of the state that low head dams are a threat to:

(1) public safety;

(2) stream ecological processes; and

(3) navigability.

(b) It is in the public interest to remove low head dams that are an encroachment on navigable waterways to:

(1) promote public safety for recreational use and enjoyment of the public trust;

(2) avoid adverse effects to fish, wildlife, and botanical resources; and

(3) not impair the navigability of a waterway.

(c) A low head dam located on a navigable waterway is an encroachment subject to removal under section 8.2 of this chapter unless it is:

(1) owned and operated by a public utility (as defined by IC 8-1-2-1(a)) or a municipally owned utility (as defined by IC 8-1-2-1(h)); or

(2) owned, managed, or operated by the department.

As added by P.L.14-2025, SEC.4.

IC 14-27-7.3-8.2Removal; notice to department Sec. 8.2. (a) A person under this chapter may remove a low head dam that is an encroachment without a permit issued by the department under IC 14-28-1 or IC 14-29-1 if the following conditions are met:

(1) The removal will not adversely affect the efficiency of or unduly restrict the capacity of the floodway, as provided by 312 IAC.

(2) The removal will not constitute an unreasonable hazard to the safety of life or property, as provided by 312 IAC.

(3) The removal will not result in unreasonable detrimental effects upon fish, wildlife, or botanical resources, as provided by 312 IAC.

(4) Other conditions established by rule under IC 4-22-2.

(b) A person seeking to remove a low head dam under this section shall notify the department not later than thirty (30) days before beginning removal of the low head dam, and shall provide the following information:

(1) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the person.

(2) A description of the proposed activity.

(3) The location of the proposed activity, including appropriate mapping.

(4) Evidence the proposed activity meets the requirements under subsection (a).

(c) This section does not exempt a person from other federal, state, or local permitting requirements.

As added by P.L.14-2025, SEC.5.

IC 14-27-7.3-9Prohibited acts Sec. 9. (a) A person may not access a low head dam or wade, boat, swim, or access the waters within fifty (50) feet of the low head dam when warning signs are present.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person who is performing:

(1) an assessment, inspection, or maintenance on or removal of a low head dam with the written permission of the owner; or

(2) duties of the department;

is exempt from this section.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-10Title searches by department Sec. 10. The department may use funds appropriated to the department to perform title searches to determine the owners of existing low head dams.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-11Department immunity from liability Sec. 11. (a) The state is not liable for any death or injury that occurs on or resulting from a low head dam that is not owned by the state.

(b) Nothing in this chapter limits an owner's liability for any damage, loss, or injury that is caused by a low head dam.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-12Adoption of rules Sec. 12. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2025, SEC.6.

IC 14-27-7.3-13Violations Sec. 13. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.3-13.1Expiration of permits issued by the director Sec. 13.1. A permit issued by the director after January 1, 2021, for the removal of a low head dam does not expire until two (2) years after any:

(1) local, state, or federal administrative or judicial appeals of that permit; or

(2) other local, state, or federal permits required to implement that permit;

have been finally adjudicated.

As added by P.L.14-2025, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.105.

IC 14-27-7.3-14Appeal of administrative decision or penalty Sec. 14. A person may appeal an administrative decision or penalty assessed under this chapter under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.45.

IC 14-27-7.3-15ExpiredAs added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3. Expired 7-1-2021 by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.5Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams

14-27-7.5-1Applicability; exception 14-27-7.5-2"Hazard classification system" 14-27-7.5-3"Height" 14-27-7.5-4"Owner" 14-27-7.5-5"Structure" 14-27-7.5-6"Volume" 14-27-7.5-7Maintenance, repair, and sale; duties of owner 14-27-7.5-8Powers and duties of department; hazard classifications; notice 14-27-7.5-9High hazard structures; inspections; report; duty to make repairs or alterations; notice of violation 14-27-7.5-10Significant and low hazard structures; inspections; reports; fees 14-27-7.5-11Notice of violation 14-27-7.5-12Emergency measures to protect life and property 14-27-7.5-13Violations 14-27-7.5-14Right of entry upon premises; notice 14-27-7.5-15Exemption of department from liability 14-27-7.5-16Request to have structure declared high hazard; notice 14-27-7.5-17Prior law; expiration 14-27-7.5-18Emergency action plans

IC 14-27-7.5-1Applicability; exception Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A structure that meets the following conditions:

(A) Is built for the sole purpose of erosion control, watering livestock, recreation, or providing a haven or refuge for fish or wildlife.

(B) Has a drainage area above the dam of not more than one (1) square mile.

(C) Does not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.

(D) Does not impound a volume of more than one hundred (100) acre-feet of water.

(2) A structure that is regulated under the federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, unless the structure is proposed to be retained as a permanent structure after bond release.

(3) Except for a structure under subsection (b), a structure that is a low hazard dam or a significant hazard dam that meets only one (1) of the following conditions:

(A) Has a drainage area above the dam of not more than one (1) square mile.

(B) Does not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.

(C) Does not impound a volume of more than one hundred (100) acre-feet of water.

(b) This chapter applies to a structure that is listed on the roster of low head dams provided in IC 14-27-7.3.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.2.

IC 14-27-7.5-2"Hazard classification system" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "hazard classification system" means a rating assigned to a structure by the department based on:

(1) the height of the structure and the volume of water impounded by the structure; and

(2) the force of the water and the likely consequences resulting from the uncontrolled release of its contents due to a failure or misoperation of the structure.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.3.

IC 14-27-7.5-3"Height" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "height" means the vertical dimension of a structure as measured from the lowest point in the natural streambed or watercourse under the centerline of the structure to the top of the structure.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-4"Owner" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "owner" means an individual, a firm, a partnership, a copartnership, a lessee, an association, a corporation, an executor, an administrator, a trustee, the state, an agency of the state, a municipal corporation, a political subdivision of the state, a legal entity, a drainage district, a levee district, a conservancy district, any other district established by law, or any other person who has a right, a title, or an interest in or to the property upon which the structure is located.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-5"Structure" Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "structure" means a dam and its appurtenant works.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-6"Volume" Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "volume" means the amount of water that is impounded by a structure:

(1) at or below the elevation of the top of the structure; or

(2) at or below the maximum design flood pool elevation;

whichever is lower.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-7Maintenance, repair, and sale; duties of owner Sec. 7. (a) The owner of a structure shall maintain and keep the structure in the state of repair and operating condition required by the following:

(1) The exercise of prudence.

(2) Due regard for life and property.

(3) The application of sound and accepted technical principles.

(b) The owner of a structure shall notify the department in writing of the sale or other transfer of ownership of the structure. The notice must include the name and address of the new owner of the structure.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.13.

IC 14-27-7.5-8Powers and duties of department; hazard classifications; notice Sec. 8. (a) The department:

(1) has, on behalf of the state, jurisdiction and supervision over the maintenance and repair of structures in, on, or along the rivers, streams, and lakes of Indiana;

(2) shall exercise care to see that the structures are maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair and operating condition to fully perform the intended purpose;

(3) shall grant permits for the construction and operation of structures in, on, or along the rivers, streams, and lakes of Indiana;

(4) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for permitting, maintenance, and operation that are necessary for the purposes of this chapter; and

(5) may vary the standards for permits, maintenance, and operation, giving due consideration to the following:

(A) The type, condition, and location of the structure.

(B) The hazards to which the structure is or may be exposed.

(C) The likely peril to life or serious damage to property if the structure fails to perform the structure's function.

(b) The department shall establish by rule the criteria for assigning a hazard classification system to a structure that is based on the height of the structure, the volume of water impounded by the structure, and the force of the water resulting from the uncontrolled release of the structure's contents due to a failure of the structure. The hazard classification system must include the following classes of structures:

(1) High hazard: A structure the failure of which is likely to cause the loss of life and serious damage to homes, industrial and commercial buildings, public utilities, major highways, or railroads.

(2) Significant hazard: A structure the failure of which is likely to damage isolated homes and highways, or cause the temporary interruption of public utility services.

(3) Low hazard: A structure the failure of which is likely to damage farm buildings, agricultural land, or local roads.

(c) For a dam constructed after June 30, 2022, if the department determines that the property owner's structure is a high hazard, significant hazard, or low hazard dam, the department shall provide the property owner with a notice stating the classification of the dam that the property owner owns.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.4.

IC 14-27-7.5-9High hazard structures; inspections; report; duty to make repairs or alterations; notice of violation Sec. 9. (a) The owner of a high hazard structure shall:

(1) have a professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31 make an engineering inspection of the high hazard structure at least one (1) time every two (2) years;

(2) submit a report of the inspection in a form approved by the department to the department. The report must include at least the following information:

(A) An evaluation of the structure's condition, spillway capacity, operational adequacy, and structural integrity.

(B) A determination of whether deficiencies exist that could lead to the failure of the structure, and recommendations for maintenance, repairs, and alterations to the structure to eliminate deficiencies, including a recommended schedule for necessary upgrades to the structure.

(b) If after an inspection under subsection (a) the licensed professional engineer who conducted the inspection determines that maintenance, repairs, or alterations to a high hazard structure are necessary to remedy deficiencies in the structure, the owner shall perform the recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations.

(c) The department shall issue a notice of violation under section 11 of this chapter to the owner of a high hazard structure who fails to:

(1) have the structure inspected under subsection (a);

(2) perform recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations to the structure under subsection (b); or

(3) biennially submit the inspection report prepared under subsection (a).

(d) The department may make an engineering inspection of a high hazard structure to ensure compliance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.60; P.L.186-2003, SEC.72.

IC 14-27-7.5-10Significant and low hazard structures; inspections; reports; fees Sec. 10. (a) The department shall make an engineering inspection of:

(1) a significant hazard structure at least one (1) time every three (3) years; and

(2) a low hazard structure at least one (1) time every five (5) years;

or at more frequent intervals if the exigencies of the case require.

(b) The department shall place in the files of the department a report of each inspection conducted under subsection (a).

(c) The department shall charge the following for engineering inspections:

(1) For a significant hazard structure under subsection (a)(1), a minimum fee of two hundred dollars ($200).

(2) For a low hazard structure under subsection (a)(2), a minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, the commission may set an engineering inspection fee above the minimum fee established under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.73; P.L.195-2017, SEC.43.

IC 14-27-7.5-11Notice of violation Sec. 11. If the department finds that a structure is:

(1) not sufficiently strong;

(2) not maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair or operating condition;

(3) not designed to remain safe during infrequent loading events; or

(4) unsafe and dangerous to life and property;

the department may issue a notice of violation under IC 14-25.5-2.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.14.

IC 14-27-7.5-12Emergency measures to protect life and property Sec. 12. (a) If at any time the condition of a structure becomes so dangerous to the safety of life and property that, in the opinion of the department, there is not sufficient time for the issuance and enforcement of an order for the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal of the structure in the manner provided in this chapter, the department may immediately take the measures that are essential to provide emergency protection to life and property, including the lowering of the water level by releasing water or by a controlled breach of the structure.

(b) The department may recover the cost of the emergency measures from the owner by appropriate legal action.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-13Violations Sec. 13. An owner who knowingly fails to effect the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal within the time limit set forth in the notice of violation of the department under:

(1) section 11 of this chapter; or

(2) IC 13-2-20-4 (before its repeal);

commits a Class B infraction. Every day of failure constitutes a separate infraction.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-14Right of entry upon premises; notice Sec. 14. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of determining the department's jurisdiction and performing the engineering inspections provided in sections 9 and 10 of this chapter, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of a structure shall do the following:

(1) Cooperate with the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees in the conduct of the inspections.

(2) Facilitate access to the structure.

(3) Furnish upon request the plans, specifications, operating and maintenance data, or other information that is pertinent to the structure.

(b) Notwithstanding an engineering inspection performed by the property owner or a consultant of the property owner, not less than five (5) business days before an inspection is conducted under this section, the department shall provide the property owner of a structure with notice of the intended inspection date. The notice must be by mail or by a means of electronic transmission approved by the owner.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.74; P.L.129-2022, SEC.5.

IC 14-27-7.5-15Exemption of department from liability Sec. 15. This chapter does not create a liability for damages against the department or the department's officers, agents, and employees caused by or arising out of any of the following:

(1) The construction, maintenance, operation, or failure of a structure.

(2) The issuance and enforcement of a notice of violation or a rule issued by the department to carry out the department's duties.

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15.

IC 14-27-7.5-16Request to have structure declared high hazard; notice Sec. 16. (a) A property owner, the owner's representative, or an individual who resides downstream from a structure:

(1) over which the department does not have jurisdiction under this chapter; and

(2) that the property owner, the owner's representative, or the individual believes would cause a loss of life or serious damage to the person's home, industrial or commercial building, public utility, major highway, or railroad if the structure fails;

may request in writing that the department declare the structure a high hazard structure.

(b) If the department receives a request under subsection (a), the department shall:

(1) investigate the structure and the area downstream from the structure;

(2) notify the owner of the structure that the structure is being investigated;

(3) review written statements and technical documentation from any interested party; and

(4) after considering the available information, determine whether or not the structure is a high hazard structure.

(c) The department shall issue a written notice of the department's determination under subsection (b) to:

(1) the individual who requested the determination; and

(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request.

(d) Either:

(1) the individual who requested a determination; or

(2) the owner of the structure that is the subject of the request;

may request an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6 within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written determination.

(e) If the department determines that a structure is a high hazard structure under subsection (b), the provisions of this chapter concerning high hazard structures apply to the structure.

As added by P.L.71-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.129-2022, SEC.6; P.L.92-2025, SEC.46.

IC 14-27-7.5-17Prior law; expiration Sec. 17. (a) Notwithstanding sections 9 and 10 of this chapter, a structure that before July 1, 2022, was inspected under this chapter as a:

(1) high hazard structure is not required to be reinspected for two (2) years from the date of the previous inspection;

(2) significant hazard structure is not required to be reinspected for three (3) years from the date of the previous inspection; or

(3) low hazard structure is not required to be reinspected for five (5) years from the date of the previous inspection;

unless exigent circumstances require additional inspections of the structure.

(b) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.129-2022, SEC.7.

IC 14-27-7.5-18Emergency action plans Sec. 18. (a) A property owner of property that contains a high hazard dam shall prepare an emergency action plan that includes the following:

(1) Identifies conditions that may endanger the dam.

(2) Identifies remedial actions to prevent or minimize the downstream impacts of a dam failure.

(3) Contains contact information to notify local emergency personnel and provide effective communications of the dam's condition.

(4) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel of an impending or actual failure of the dam.

(5) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel after an unusual or emergency event has ended.

A plan prepared under this subsection shall be reviewed every six (6) years and updated with any changes noted in the dam safety inspections or contact information, or other changes, since the initial plan was prepared or the last update was provided, whichever is later.

(b) The property owner shall provide a copy of the emergency action plan required under this section to the department and the emergency management agency that serves the county in which the dam is located.

As added by P.L.129-2022, SEC.8.

IC 14-27-7.7Chapter 7.7. Lease of Williams Dam

14-27-7.7-1Long term lease for Williams Dam 14-27-7.7-2Lease requirements 14-27-7.7-3Lease renewal 14-27-7.7-4Lease limitations and restrictions 14-27-7.7-5Disposition of lease revenues

IC 14-27-7.7-1Long term lease for Williams Dam Sec. 1. The director may enter into a long term lease of the Williams Dam on the East Fork of the White River in Lawrence County.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.

IC 14-27-7.7-2Lease requirements Sec. 2. A lease executed under this chapter must meet the following requirements:

(1) It must be for the development of hydroelectric power at the Williams Dam Fishing Area.

(2) It must enhance the recreation and fishing potential of the Williams Dam Fishing Area.

(3) The initial term of the lease may not exceed forty (40) years.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.

IC 14-27-7.7-3Lease renewal Sec. 3. A lease executed under this chapter may provide for renewal at the option of the director, with the approval of the governor.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.

IC 14-27-7.7-4Lease limitations and restrictions Sec. 4. A lease executed under this chapter may include any other limitations or restrictions determined necessary by the director.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.

IC 14-27-7.7-5Disposition of lease revenues Sec. 5. Revenue from a lease under this chapter shall be used solely for the division of fish and wildlife.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.23.

IC 14-27-8Chapter 8. Drainage Districts

14-27-8-1Applicability of chapter 14-27-8-2"District" defined 14-27-8-3"Ditch" or "drain" defined 14-27-8-4Petition to establish district; filing 14-27-8-5Petition to establish district; contents 14-27-8-6Petition to establish district; signature 14-27-8-7Petition to establish district; hearing 14-27-8-8Petition to establish district; notice of hearing to resident landowners 14-27-8-9Petition to establish district; notice of hearing to nonresident landowners 14-27-8-10Petition to establish district; court proceedings 14-27-8-11Drainage commissioners; appointment; qualifications 14-27-8-12Drainage commissioners; terms 14-27-8-13Drainage commissioners; oath 14-27-8-14Drainage commissioners; chairman; secretary 14-27-8-15Drainage commissioners; quorum 14-27-8-16Drainage commissioners; filling of vacancies; removal 14-27-8-17Drainage commissioners; per diem compensation and traveling expenses 14-27-8-18Maintenance of ditches and drains; labor and materials 14-27-8-19Records of expenses; warrants 14-27-8-20Fixing of assessment rate 14-27-8-21Itemized statement of costs of petitioners 14-27-8-22Collection of assessments 14-27-8-23Carryover of balance in drainage maintenance fund 14-27-8-24Dissolution of district; authority 14-27-8-25Dissolution of district; petition