§ 14-29-6-12 — River system plan

(a) The director shall prepare and maintain
a plan for the establishment, development, management, use, and
administration of rivers in the system. The river system plan shall be
included and becomes an integral part of the comprehensive state plans
for water management and outdoor recreation.
(b) When a river is proclaimed a part of the system, the river
becomes an administrative responsibility of the director. The director
shall take the necessary action in keeping with the policy of this
chapter to acquire, develop, maintain, and preserve the river and
authorized related land area in accordance with the director's powers
and duties with respect to parks, fish and wildlife areas, reservoirs,
forests, and miscellaneous areas. The director may seek assistance in
the development, operation, and maintenance of scenic rivers from
other governmental units and agencies.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-8 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.