Sec. 7. (a) A patent issued under this chapter or under IC 4-20.5-8 (before its repeal) vests in:
(1) the interested person; or
(2) the interested person's successor in title;
fee simple title to the real property that has been filled in and improved.
(b) A person holding an easement over the real property and filling has the same right over the real property filled in as the person has over the adjoining real property. However, the owner of the easement acquires only a like easement over the filled in real property.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 4-20.5-8-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 6. Riparian Rights; Lake Michigan Land
14-18-6-1. "Dock or Harbor Line" Defined
14-18-6-2. "Interested Person" Defined
14-18-6-3. Filling or Construction Beyond Dock or Harbor Line Prohibited
14-18-6-4. Acquisition of Title to Submerged Property
14-18-6-5. Permits to Fill and Improve Real Property; Hazardous Waste on Submerged Real Property