Indiana § 8-2-15-9 - Banks of river or creek
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 8-2-15-9 — Banks of river or creek, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-2-15-9. Banks of river or creek
Sec. 9. All persons, companies, or corporations keeping, having, or maintaining any public ferries across any stream to and from any point in Indiana shall cause the banks of the river or creek to be dug sufficiently low and kept in good passable order for the passage of persons, horses, and wagons and other vehicles.
Formerly: Acts 1881(ss), c.52, s.9. As amended by P.L.4-2006, SEC.1.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 8-2-15-9
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Section 8-2-15-9 ("Banks of river or creek") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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