Sec. 9. If for sixty (60) consecutive days conservation land designated under this chapter is not occupied by a party in possession under the record title, the state is considered in immediate actual possession of the real property for the purpose of protecting and conserving the real property's value and natural resources. Unless the real property is redeemed and all taxes due and unpaid have been paid in full, the department shall administer the real property and may maintain an action in the name of the state to recover the possession of the real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-17-11-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 17. Property Acquisition
Chapter 2. Acquisition of Tax Delinquent Land for Conservation Purposes
14-17-2-1. Designation of Conservation Land
14-17-2-2. List of Conservation Land
14-17-2-3. Duties of County Auditors
14-17-2-4. Redemption of Property
14-17-2-5. Fee Simple Title Created in the State
14-17-2-6. Certificate of Title
14-17-2-7. Title in the State Not Invalidated by Certain Irregularities
14-17-2-8. Action to Invalidate Title in the State
14-17-2-9. State Considered in Possession of Unoccupied Conservation Land
14-17-2-10. Payment in Lieu of Redemption Required Upon Judgment Invalidating Title in the State
14-17-2-11. Use of Conservation Land