§ 14-26-8-7 — Docketing of petition; notice of hearing

(a) Within ten (10) days after the filing of a
petition, the clerk shall docket the petition as a cause of action pending
in the circuit or superior court. The clerk shall cause notice to be given
at least thirty (30) days before the date set for the hearing as follows:
(1) By publication one (1) time each week for two (2) consecutive
weeks:
(A) with each publication:
(i) in not less than two (2) newspapers of general circulation
published in each county in which the lake is located; or
(ii) if there are not two (2) newspapers of general circulation
published in a county, in one (1) newspaper of general
circulation published in the county; or
(B) with the first publication of notice in a newspaper or
newspapers described in clause (A) and the second publication
of notice:
(i) in accordance with IC 5-3-5; and
(ii) on the official web site of each county in which the lake
is located.
(2) By posting a written or printed notice at the door of the
courthouse in each county in which the lake lies.
(3) By sending written notice to the following:
(A) The county surveyor and county commissioners of each
county affected.
(B) The department.
(b) The notice must do the following:
(1) Briefly describe the location and nature of the proposed work
contained in the petition.
(2) Fix a day for the hearing on the petition.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-18-3 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.17.