Indiana § 14-15-14-1 Definitions

Indiana Statutes

§ 14-15-14-1 — Definitions

Indiana·Art. 15 REGULATION OF WATER RECREATION·Ch. 14 Lake Michigan Public Rescue Equipment

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1)"Pier" means a manmade, raised structure (such as a breakwater) that:

(A)extends into navigable water; and

(B)is intended:

(i)for use as a landing place or promenade; or

(ii)to protect or form a harbor.

(2)"Public access site" means a site that is:

(A)adjacent to the public trust (as described in IC 14-26-2.1-3); and

(B)intended to facilitate direct public access to the public trust. The term does not include a private residence. The term also does not include an area of state owned property where swimming is prohibited or where a life guard is on duty.

(3)"Public rescue equipment" means water rescue devices available for public use in case of an emergency, including ring life buoys, throw bags, rescue tubes, and rescue p

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The following definitions apply throughout
this chapter:
(1) "Pier" means a manmade, raised structure (such as a
breakwater) that:
(A) extends into navigable water; and
(B) is intended:
(i) for use as a landing place or promenade; or
(ii) to protect or form a harbor.
(2) "Public access site" means a site that is:
(A) adjacent to the public trust (as described in IC 14-26-2.1-3);
and
(B) intended to facilitate direct public access to the public trust.
The term does not include a private residence. The term also does
not include an area of state owned property where swimming is
prohibited or where a life guard is on duty.
(3) "Public rescue equipment" means water rescue devices
available for public use in case of an emergency, including ring
life buoys, throw bags, rescue tubes, and rescue poles.