Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "endangered species" means any species or subspecies of wildlife whose prospects of survival or recruitment within Indiana are in jeopardy or are likely within the foreseeable future to become so due to any of the following factors:
(1) The destruction, drastic modification, or severe curtailment of the habitat of the wildlife.
(2) The overutilization of the wildlife for scientific, commercial, or sporting purposes.
(3) The effect on the wildlife of disease, pollution, or predation.
(4) Other natural or manmade factors affecting the prospects of survival or recruitment within Indiana.
(5) Any combination of the factors described in subdivisions (1) through (4).
(b) The term includes any species or subspecies of fish and wildlife appearing on the United States list of endangered and threatened wildlife (50 CFR 17.11).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.40.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation
14-22-34-1. "Endangered Species"
14-22-34-3. "Management" Defined
14-22-34-4. "Nongame Species" Defined
14-22-34-6. "Wildlife" Defined
14-22-34-7. Investigations of Nongame Species; Adoption of Rules
14-22-34-8. Limits on Taking or Possession of Nongame Species
14-22-34-9. Unlawful Taking or Possession of Nongame Species
14-22-34-10. Endangered Species List
14-22-34-11. Review of Endangered Species List
14-22-34-12. Unlawful Taking or Possession of Endangered Species
14-22-34-13. Additions to Endangered Species List
14-22-34-14. Management of Nongame Species
14-22-34-15. Taking of Endangered Species for Scientific Purposes
14-22-34-16. Removal, Capture, or Destruction of Endangered Species
14-22-34-17. Adoption of Rules
14-22-34-18. Applicability of Chapter to Wildlife Possessed on July 26, 1973