§ 6-1.1-6-3.5 — Restrictions on use of classified land

Indiana § 6-1.1-6-3.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 1.1: PROPERTY TAXES
• Ch. 6: Assessment of Certain Forest Lands

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5. (a) Areas eligible within a parcel of land
may contain any of the following:
(1) Nonforest areas containing a good stand of vegetation capable
of supporting wildlife that is conducive to wildlife management.
A good stand of vegetation must include a diverse stand of
vegetation other than monotypic stands or nonnative invasive
species, including tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and other
species designated by the state forester. However, the state
forester may allow tall fescue to be used for erosion control.
(2) A body of water that:
(A) is less than two (2) acres in size; or
(B) has an average depth less than four (4) feet.
A parcel may contain more than one (1) isolated body of water.
(b) A parcel may not be converted from native forest land or a forest
plantation to a non-forest area without a special permit issued under
section 17 of this chapter.
(c) Except for crops cultivated solely for wildlife food or cover, a
person may not cultivate nontimber agricultural crops on land
classified as wildlands.
(d) A person may not:
(1) fill or drain; or
(2) remove native vegetation or trees from;
a wetland classified as wildlands.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.186-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.66-2006, SEC.5; P.L.33-2024, SEC.1.