Sec. 13. If the director:
(1) determines that a species of wild animal present within a state park or historic site poses an unusual hazard to the health or safety of one (1) or more individuals;
(2) determines, based upon the opinion of a professional biologist, that it is likely that:
(A) a species of wild animal present within a state park or historic site will cause obvious and measurable damage to the ecological balance within the state park or historic site; and
(B) the ecological balance within the state park or historic site will not be maintained unless action is taken to control the population of the species within the state park or historic site; or
(3) is required under a condition of a lease from the federal government to manage a particular wild animal species;
the director shall authorize the taking of a species within the state park or historic site under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.
As added by P.L.47-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.18-2009, SEC.1; P.L.140-2013, SEC.16; P.L.219-2014, SEC.23; P.L.111-2016, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 6. Regulation of Birds and Mammals
14-22-6-1. Taking of Wild Animals Governed by Laws and Rules
14-22-6-2. Migratory Birds; Taking Governed by Article
14-22-6-3. Migratory Birds; Permit or License Requirement
14-22-6-4. Trapping; Tending Traps
14-22-6-5. Trapping; Underwater Box Traps
14-22-6-7. Jacklighting Prohibited
14-22-6-8. Sale of Wild Birds or Mammals Governed by Article
14-22-6-9. Shooting From or Across Public Highways Prohibited; Applicability
14-22-6-10. Shooting Into or Across Waters of the State
14-22-6-13. Controlled Hunts in State Parks and Historic Sites
14-22-6-14. Control of Deer Population; Landowner Assistance Program