Sec. 1. The general welfare of the people of Indiana requires that:
(1) surface water resources of Indiana be put to beneficial uses to the fullest extent;
(2) the use of water for nonbeneficial uses be prevented; and
(3) public and private money for the promotion and expansion of the beneficial uses of surface water resources be invested to the end that the best interests and welfare of the people of Indiana will be served.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 1. Water Rights; Surface Water
14-25-1-1. Legislative Findings Regarding Use of Surface Waters
14-25-1-2. Waters Declared Natural Resource
14-25-1-3. Riparian Rights to Water for Domestic Purposes
14-25-1-4. Impoundment of Excess Waters
14-25-1-5. Use of Increased Flowage of Waters Due to Release From Impoundment
14-25-1-6. Standards of Measurement
14-25-1-7. Diversion of Floodwaters
14-25-1-8. Mediation of Disputes
14-25-1-9. Reports to Commission Regarding Volume of Water Used
14-25-1-10. Public Policy Regarding Regulation of Public Waters
14-25-1-11. Findings; Requirements for Diversion of Water Outside the Basin; Rules