§ 14-26-2-15 — Applicability to Tippecanoe River impoundments

Indiana § 14-26-2-15

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 26: LAKES AND RESERVOIRS
• Ch. 2: Lake Preservation

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(a) This section applies to impoundments of
the Tippecanoe River that are formed by a dam or control structure
owned and operated by a public utility for the generation of
hydroelectric power. However, this section does not restrict the
department's ability to regulate the safety or maintenance of a dam or
other control structure under IC 14-27-7.5.
(b) As used in this section, "alterations to the shoreline" does not
include the making of canals or inlets.
(c) As used in this section, "construction" includes the building of
a pier.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may not regulate
or interfere with alterations to the shoreline of or construction on the
impoundments.
(e) A person may perform an activity under subsection (d) without
a permit issued by the department.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-11.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.70; P.L.164-2024, SEC.10.