Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter and subject to section 2.5 of this chapter, the commission may contract with a person for the provision of certain minimum quantities of stream flow or for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis. A contract for the provision of minimum stream flows or for the sale of water on a unit pricing basis:
(1) must be executed by the commission; and
(2) is subject to approval by the following:
(A) The attorney general.
(B) The governor.
(C) The person desiring the use.
(b) A contract entered into under this chapter may not cover a period of more than fifty (50) years.
(c) Before the submission of the contract to the governor for approval, the commission shall submit a copy of the contract to the department. The department shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt, do the following:
(1) Prepare a memorandum relative to the effect that the contract might have on recreational facilities.
(2) Submit the memorandum to the governor for the governor's consideration.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-1-7(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.231-2007, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 2. Minimum Stream Flow and Water Sale Contracts
14-25-2-1. Provision of Minimum Stream Flow; Sale of Water
14-25-2-2. Contracts on Unit Pricing Basis
14-25-2-3. Rate of Compensation
14-25-2-4. Water Resources Development Fund
14-25-2-6. Employment of Personnel
14-25-2-7. Contracts Entered Into Before July 1, 1991, Binding
14-25-2-8. Primary Source of Water; Compensation Not Required
14-25-2-9. Primary Source of Water; Contracts Entered Into Before July 1, 1991, Binding
14-25-2-10. Primary Source of Water; Contracts on Measured Basis