Indiana Statutes

§ 14-27-7-3 — Powers and duties of department

Indiana·Art. 27 LEVEES, DAMS, AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 7 Regulation of Levees, Dikes, and Floodwalls

The department:

(1)has, on behalf of the state, jurisdiction and supervision over the maintenance and repair of levees, dikes, floodwalls, and appurtenant works in, on, or along the rivers and streams of Indiana;
(2)shall exercise care to see that the dikes, floodwalls, levees, and appurtenances are maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair and operating condition to fully perform the intended purpose;
(3)may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for maintenance and operation that are necessary for the purposes of this chapter; and
(4)may vary the standards for maintenance and operation, giving due consideration to the following:
(A)The type and location of the dike, floodwall, levee, or appurtenance.
(B)The hazards to which the dike, floodwall, levee, or appurtenance is or may be ex

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.148-2002, SEC.8.

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