Indiana Statutes
§ 14-25-1-2 — Waters declared natural resource
(a)Water in a natural stream, natural lake, or
another natural body of water in Indiana that may be applied to a useful
and beneficial purpose is declared to be:
(1)a natural resource and public water of Indiana; and
(2)subject to control and regulation for the public welfare as
determined by the general assembly.
(b)Diffused surface water flowing vagrantly over the surface of the
ground is not considered to be public water. The owner of the land on
which the water falls, pools, or flows has the right to use the water.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-2.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Nearby Sections
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§ 14-10-1-1
Establishment and members of commission§ 14-10-1-2
Filling of vacancies of ex officio members§ 14-10-1-3
Citizen members§ 14-10-1-4
Per diem compensation and traveling expenses§ 14-10-1-5
Officers§ 14-10-1-6
Quorum§ 14-10-1-7
Meetings§ 14-10-2-1
Powers of commission§ 14-10-2-2
Repealed§ 14-10-2-2.5
Consolidated proceedings§ 14-10-2-3
Repealed§ 14-10-2-4
Adoption of rules§ 14-10-2-5
Rules§ 14-10-2-6
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