Sec. 7. (a) The director shall conduct investigations on nongame species to determine the species that are in need of management. The director may consider information relating to the following:
(1) Population.
(2) Distribution.
(3) Habitat needs.
(4) Limiting factors.
(5) Other biological and ecological data.
(b) On the basis of the determination made under subsection (a), the director shall adopt rules that do the following:
(1) Designate the species or subspecies of nongame species that the director considers in need of management under this section, giving the common and scientific names by species and subspecies.
(2) Develop management programs designed to ensure the continued ability of nongame species in need of management to perpetuate themselves successfully.
(c) The director shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame species to determine if the rules need to be amended.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-2.]
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