§ 14-22-8-7 — Powers and duties of department

Indiana § 14-22-8-7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 22: FISH AND WILDLIFE
• Ch. 8: Game Bird Habitat Restoration Stamp

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(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.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.155-2015, SEC.10.