§ 14-31-2-13 — Requisition of natural areas

The department shall use the fund, in
accordance with this chapter, to acquire natural areas by purchase, gift,
or reimbursement to complete the state nature preserve system. A site
may not be acquired as part of the campaign that has not been approved
for registry. In addition, in making the determination as to whether
particular sites of natural interest will be acquired as part of the
campaign, the department shall consider whether the site:
(1) is a relatively undisturbed example of a native ecological
community that is uncommon;
(2) is habitat for native plant or animal species classified as
endangered or threatened by the division of nature preserves and
the Indiana heritage program;
(3) is a superlative example of a native ecological community; or
(4) if acquired, would significantly enhance efforts to protect
natural systems or features in an existing nature preserve or
campaign acquisition.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-6.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.