Sec. 26. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may purchase land for off-road vehicle and snowmobile trails only from a willing seller of the land.
(b) The department shall do the following:
(1) Prescribe the form of accident reports.
(2) Conduct a campaign of education with respect to safety in the operation of vehicles in connection with the use and enjoyment of the public and private land of Indiana and with respect to Indiana laws relating to vehicles.
(3) Construct and maintain off-road vehicle trails on public and private land consistent with the intent of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.53; P.L.259-2013, SEC.43; P.L.5-2015, SEC.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 16. Regulation of Land Recreation
14-16-1-1.5. "Alcoholic Beverage" Defined
14-16-1-20. Operation on Highways and Roads
14-16-1-23. Restrictions on Operation; Exceptions
14-16-1-24. Duties in Case of Accident
14-16-1-25. Enforcement Powers
14-16-1-26. Duties of Department; Trail Land Purchases
14-16-1-27. Operation on Public Property
14-16-1-28. Duties of Landowners and Tenants
14-16-1-30. Off-Road Vehicle and Snowmobile Fund
14-16-1-31. Dry Weight Limitation of Less Than 2,000 Pounds
14-16-1-32. Annual Trail Use Tag
14-16-1-33. Operation of an Off-Road Vehicle in Violation of Helmet Requirement