Sec. 14. (a) The director shall establish the programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat, that are considered necessary for the management of nongame species. The director shall use all authority vested in the department to carry out the purposes of this section.
(b) In carrying out programs authorized by this section, the director may enter into agreements with:
(1) federal agencies;
(2) political subdivisions of the state; or
(3) private persons;
for administration and management of an area established under this section or used for management of nongame species.
(c) The governor shall do the following:
(1) Review other programs administered by the governor and, to the extent practicable, use the programs to further the purposes of this chapter.
(2) Encourage other state and federal agencies to use their authorities to further the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
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